Google Business Profile setup and verification, done right the first time
New business, new branch or a profile you can’t access. I create or claim it, get it verified and set it up properly.
Is this you?
Setup mistakes like a virtual office address, keyword-stuffed names or duplicates are among the most common reasons for suspensions later. Getting it right at the start avoids months of problems.
- You’re opening a new location and need it on Google Maps
- A previous agency or employee owns your profile
- Verification keeps failing or asking for video
- There are duplicate listings for your business
What's included
How it works
Audit
Profile, map rankings across your area, listings, reviews and competitors.
Week 1Fix the foundations
Categories, services, NAP consistency, on-page basics and tracking.
Weeks 2–4Build relevance
Posts, photos, location pages, citations and a steady flow of reviews.
Month 2 onwardReport
Monthly geo-grid scans, calls, direction requests and website clicks in plain language.
Every month
What you'll see in your report
Clear numbers every month, explained in plain language, with what's planned next.
One-time setup from $300 to $1,200. Monthly local SEO $400/month.
See pricing →Related services
Google Business Profile optimization
Your Google profile is often the first thing customers see. I set it up so Google understands exactly what you do and where.
Learn more →GBP suspension recovery
A suspension can stop calls overnight. I find the likely guideline issue, fix it, gather the right evidence and submit a clean appeal.
Learn more →Multi-location SEO
Each branch needs its own profile, page and local signals, set up so locations support each other instead of competing.
Learn more →What clients say on Google
Reviews from the Local SEO With Hassan Google Business Profile, word for word.
GBP setup & verification: common questions
Something else on your mind? Add it to the audit form and I’ll answer directly.
Can you verify a profile with a virtual office?
No. Google doesn’t allow virtual offices or mailbox addresses. Service-area businesses can hide their address instead.
How long does verification take?
It varies from minutes to a few weeks depending on the method Google offers.
Get a free local seo & maps audit
Tell me about your business and the area you want to win. You’ll get a short, plain-language review of where you stand and what to fix first.
- Your Google Business Profile, checked line by line
- Where you rank on the map across your service area
- Your website's service and location pages
- Reviews and listings compared with your top 3 competitors
- How fast your leads get a reply
Find out what's keeping you off the map.
The audit is free. You’ll know what to fix first, whether you work with me or not.