Google Business Profile Reinstatements
Suspended or gone from Google Maps? I help local businesses find out why, fix what Google flagged, and handle the appeal.
You don’t pay unless your profile is reinstated.
Signs your profile has been suspended
- Your business stopped showing up on Google Maps
- Google emailed you saying your profile was suspended
- Your profile dashboard says it’s suspended or disabled
- Calls from Google dropped off almost overnight
Why Profiles Get Suspended
Google suspends profiles it thinks break its rules. It’s usually one of these.
Your Address
A home address, virtual office, or mailbox showing as your business location. If you go to your customers instead of them coming to you, Google usually wants your address hidden.
Your Business Name
Keywords or city names added to your name, like “Best Plumber Tacoma” or “Cheap Dumpster Rental,” when that isn’t what’s on your paperwork.
Big Changes at Once
Changing your name, address, phone number, or categories all at the same time can send your profile into review.
Duplicate Listings
More than one profile for the same business, or profiles set up in towns where you don’t have a real location.
A Competitor Reported You
Anyone can report a profile or suggest edits to it, and that alone can trigger a review.
No Clear Reason
Sometimes Google’s automated filters flag a legitimate business. It happens more than you’d think, and it can still be fixed.
How I Get It Back
A strong appeal fixes the problem first, then proves to Google you’re a real business.
Find the cause
I go through your profile, your website, and your recent changes to figure out what Google flagged.
Fix the problem
Address, name, categories, or duplicates. Whatever broke the rules gets fixed before we appeal.
Build the appeal
I gather the proof Google asks for, like your business license, a utility bill, and photos of your vehicles, equipment, or signage, then submit it.
Follow through
I handle Google’s follow-up questions and any video verification, and stay on it until there’s a decision.
What Clients Say
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This guy is great! He fixed my Google Business profile after several attempts by myself and another company! He had it back in less than a month! He was tesponsive to my texts, and a pleasure to deal with. I can’t recommend them enough Thanks again!!
We have worked with Alan on multiple things. Recently he was able to get our Google my business page suspension back up and running! Plus helped us with our verification after a name change!!! (Pain in the butt) but Alan knocked it out of the park!!! Highly recommend, honest, great communication and overall great human being!!!!
Alan was great working with to analyze why I wasn’t google verified and the process I needed to take to get verified. Extremely helpful and got through my problem in 20 minutes that was taking me hours on my own to figure out. Highly recommend his company.
What Not to Do While You're Suspended
Some of the most common moves make a suspension harder to undo.
Don't make a new profile
A second profile looks like a duplicate to Google and can make the original harder to get back.
Don't keep editing
Changing things at random while you’re under review can confuse the appeal and slow it down.
Don't send appeal after appeal
One strong appeal with the right proof does more than five rushed ones.
Once You're Back on the Map
When a profile is reinstated, your reviews usually come back with it. From there, SEO can help you climb higher in the map so the calls pick back up.
Need calls while you wait?
Google Ads doesn’t need your Business Profile to run, so it can keep calls coming while we work on the appeal.
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Reinstatement Questions
What does it cost?
You only pay if your profile gets reinstated. We’ll agree on the price before I start, and if Google doesn’t bring your profile back, you don’t owe me anything.
How long does reinstatement take?
It depends on Google. Some profiles come back in a few days and others take several weeks. Getting the appeal right the first time is the best way to keep it short.
Will I get my reviews back?
Usually, yes. When a suspended profile is reinstated, the reviews typically come back with it.
Can you guarantee Google will reinstate my profile?
No one can guarantee what Google decides. That’s why you don’t pay me unless your profile is reinstated. If Google says no, you owe nothing.
Can I still run Google Ads while I’m suspended?
Yes. Google Ads doesn’t need your Business Profile to run, so it’s a good way to keep calls coming while we work on the appeal. Ask me about setting it up.
Get Your Profile Back
Tell me what happened and I’ll let you know what I think is going on. You don’t pay unless your profile comes back.