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6 DANGEROUS Mistakes That Will Get Your Landscaping Business Suspended

📅 March 18, 2025 ⏱️ 26:44 🎤 Jesse

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  • 0:30
    Do Not Open New Accounts
    Never open a new Google Business Profile account if your existing one is suspended, as this is a major policy violation.
  • 3:33
    Address & Service Area Errors
    Using virtual offices, PO Boxes, or failing to correctly list your business as a service-based operation can lead to suspension.
  • 9:17
    Excessive Profile Changes
    Making too many significant changes to your Google Business Profile settings at once can trigger a suspension.
  • 11:26
    Incorrect Operating Hours
    Listing your business as open 24 hours a day when it's not, or not keeping hours updated, can result in suspension.
  • 13:21
    Improper Website Linking
    Linking to a social media page instead of an actual website, or having outdated website links, can cause issues.
  • 15:07
    Multiple Business Listings
    Creating multiple Google Business Profile listings for the same business, especially for different service areas, is a policy violation.
  • 19:44
    Appealing a Suspension
    When appealing a suspension, first correct any policy violations and have all necessary documentation ready, as you only get one chance.
  • 24:35
    Content Guidelines for Photos
    Avoid including phone numbers on photos uploaded to your Google Business Profile, as Google will not approve them.
  • 29:16
    Importance of GBP
    A well-optimized Google Business Profile is crucial for lead generation and often more important than a website for initial visibility.

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Key Takeaways

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Never create a new Google Business Profile if your current one is suspended; instead, focus on appealing the existing suspension.

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Ensure your business address is legitimate (no PO Boxes or virtual offices) and accurately reflects if you are a service-area business or have a customer-facing location.

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Make changes to your Google Business Profile incrementally to avoid triggering Google's automated suspension systems.

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Always maintain accurate operating hours on your profile and ensure they match across all online platforms (website, social media).

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Link to an actual, active business website, not a social media page, from your Google Business Profile.

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Avoid creating multiple Google Business Profile listings for the same business, as this violates Google's policies and can lead to suspension.

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When appealing a suspension, fix any policy violations first, gather all required documents (e.g., tax forms, utility bills), and submit them promptly as you have limited time and attempts.

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