Check basic eligibility and access
- Confirm the Business Profile is verified and not suspended.
- Search the exact business name and inspect the profile from a signed-out view.
- Make sure the website is crawlable and included in the sitemap.
Improve clarity and usefulness
- Use accurate categories and complete service information.
- Create helpful pages that clearly explain what the business offers and where it works.
- Add real photos and earn honest customer reviews over time.
Avoid shortcuts
- Do not stuff town names into the business name.
- Do not create fake locations or duplicate profiles.
- No provider can guarantee first place; local results vary by relevance, distance, and prominence.
Stop guessing when the problem keeps coming back
Ask for an audit when a verified profile disappeared, pages remain unindexed, or policy problems may be involved.