Google Business Profile Setup

Get Found on Google Maps — The Right Way

Your Google Business Profile is the single most important local marketing asset you own. A properly set up GBP determines whether you appear in the map pack, how you display to potential customers, and whether they call you or your competitor.

What's Included in GBP Setup

• Profile creation or claiming — setting up a new GBP or claiming and verifying an existing one
• Category optimization — selecting primary and secondary categories that match your actual services
• Service area configuration — defining your exact service radius and target neighborhoods
• Service menu setup — listing every service you offer with descriptions and pricing ranges
• Photo upload and optimization — business photos, team photos, project photos with proper geotagging
• Business description writing — keyword-optimized description that sells and ranks
• Attributes and amenities — emergency service, 24/7 availability, licensed, insured, etc.
• Q&A seeding — pre-populating common questions with authoritative answers
• Review generation strategy — system for consistently generating 5-star reviews
• Google Posts setup — initial batch of posts to establish activity signals

Why Professional Setup Matters

A GBP set up by a professional ranks faster, appears in more searches, and converts at a higher rate than a DIY profile. The difference between showing up in the map pack and being buried on page two often comes down to setup quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does GBP setup take?

Full setup and verification takes 7-14 days depending on Google's verification process.

I already have a GBP — do I need this?

If your GBP was set up without professional optimization, yes. Most self-setup profiles are missing 60-80% of the optimization opportunities.

Pricing

GBP Setup: $500 one-time. Includes full optimization and 30 days of post-launch support. Ongoing management available at $700/mo.