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Vicora V.

Lagos, Nigeria

$30/hr
5.0
87 jobs

Suspended Google Business Profile or Merchant Center? I help businesses fix suspensions and get reinstated, even after failed appeals. If you're dealing with: • Google Business Profile suspension • Merchant Center misrepresentation • Rejected or ignored appeals • Listings not showing on Google You're in the right place. I specialize in suspension and reinstatement, verification and ranking. That means I don’t guess. I identify the exact issue causing the suspension and fix it properly so your account gets approved and stays compliant. ✔ Google Business Profile suspension fix (SAB, address, verification issues) ✔ Merchant Center misrepresentation & product disapproval fixes ✔ Appeal writing and submission (policy-compliant) ✔ Full compliance audit to prevent future suspensions Even if your appeal was already rejected, I can still help. Quick question: What reason did Google give for your suspension? Send me a message, I’ll review it and tell you exactly what needs to be fixed before you submit another appeal.

  • Google
  • Local SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Technical SEO
  • Google Ads
  • SEO Audit
  • Google My Business
  • Local Citation
  • Citations
  • Reputation Management
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Google Ad Manager
  • Google Analytics
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
Muhammad J.

Bahawalpur, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.1
122 jobs

👉 Struggling to rank on Google Maps, appear in the Local 3-Pack, or get consistent local leads from Google Search? As a Top Rated Local SEO Specialist, I help local businesses improve visibility on Google Maps and Google Search using Local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization strategies designed to increase rankings, calls, and customer inquiries. ⭐ Whether you need Google Business Profile optimization, Local SEO, citation building, Google Maps ranking improvements, AI visibility, or profile recovery, I can help you generate more local leads and grow your business. 📍 Local SEO, Google Business Profile & AI SEO Services ✔ Google Business Profile (GBP/GMB) setup, optimization & audits ✔ Google Maps SEO and Local 3-Pack ranking improvement ✔ Service Area Business (SAB) optimization ✔ GBP suspension recovery & reinstatement support ✔ Local citations, NAP consistency & directory management ✔ Google Business Profile posts, services, products & profile optimization ✔ Review management and reputation building ✔ Local keyword research and "near me" optimization ✔ Multi-location local SEO strategies ✔ Local schema markup and structured data implementation ✔ Geo-grid tracking and local ranking reports ✔ Authority-based local link building ✔ Complete GBP cleanup and optimization 🤖 AI SEO & Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) ✔ AI SEO strategy and implementation ✔ AI citation optimization ✔ ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity & AI search visibility improvements ✔ Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) ✔ Entity optimization and brand authority building ✔ Knowledge panel and brand signal optimization ✔ Structured content creation for AI search engines ✔ AI-friendly content optimization ✔ GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) ✔ Featured snippet and answer box optimization ⚡ Website SEO & Technical Optimization ✔ On-page SEO optimization for titles, headings & internal linking ✔ Meta tags, image alt text & content optimization ✔ Technical SEO fixes, robots.txt & XML sitemap setup ✔ Website speed optimization & Core Web Vitals improvements ✔ Mobile-friendly SEO enhancements ✔ Full website SEO audits with actionable recommendations 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 💎 Mental health and psychiatry practices 💎 Beauty services 💎 Dental and eye clinics 💎 Restaurants 💎 Movers 💎 Car detailing 💎 Interior design 💎 Security installation services 💎 Plumbers 💎 Electricians 💎 Roofers and general contractors 💎 Real estate agencies 💼 Why Choose Me? ✔️ Results-driven strategies. Every task ties to measurable outcomes. ✔️ 100% white-hat methods. Sustainable and compliant SEO. ✔️ Clear, actionable reporting. See exactly what is moving the needle. ✔️ Fast communication and full transparency. Updates at every step. 🛠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 & 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐈 𝐔𝐬𝐞: I rely on powerful tools to stay on top of trends and performance: 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬: ✔Ahrefs ✔SEMrush ✔Moz ✔Screaming Frog ✔GTmetrix ✔Google PageSpeed Insights ✔Yoast ✔RankMath ✔Google Search Console ✔️Brightlocal ✔️GeoImgr 𝐂𝐌𝐒 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: ✔WordPress ✔Shopify ✔Wix ✔Squarespace 🚀 Agency & White-Label Work I also work with SEO and marketing agencies as a white-label Local SEO specialist, supporting Google Business Profile optimization, Google Maps SEO, and local SEO execution for client projects. 📩 Let’s Work Send me your website or Google Business Profile, and I’ll review your current visibility and show you what’s holding you back from ranking higher.

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Local SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Google My Business Listing
  • Google My Business
  • Reputation Management
  • Google Maps
  • Google Local Business Optimization
  • Organic Traffic Growth
Sujan Kumar N.

Comilla, Bangladesh

$6/hr
4.8
25 jobs

Is your Google My Business Profile (GMB) suspended or disabled? Struggling to get it reinstated? Not sure which Google guidelines caused the issue? I specialize in Google Business Profile (GBP) reinstatement and have successfully recovered 53 suspended profiles to date. Let me help you get your profile back online! ✅ My Areas of Expertise: 1. Google Business Profile (GBP) Reinstatement If your GBP is suspended or disabled, I can: ✔ Diagnose the issue: Identify the cause of suspension and develop a reinstatement plan. ✔ Ensure compliance with Google’s guidelines: Make sure your profile meets Google’s guidelines to prevent future issues. ✔ Handle the reinstatement process: Submit appeals, documentation, and requests to reinstate your profile. ✔ Consultation – Guide you on how to avoid future suspensions. 2. Google Business Profile Optimization A well-optimized GBP can significantly boost your rankings and attract more local customers. My optimization services include: ✔ Accurate Business Information – Ensuring your name, address, phone number, and business details are correct and consistent. ✔ Keyword Optimization – Using relevant local keywords to improve search rankings. ✔ Category & Service Selection – Choosing the right categories and services to maximize visibility. ✔ High-Quality Images & Videos – Adding professional visuals to make your profile stand out. ✔ Google Posts & Updates – Keeping your profile active with regular updates and offers. ✔ Review & Reputation Management – Encouraging positive reviews and responding professionally to feedback. 3. My GBP Verification Services Include: ✔ Step-by-Step Guidance – Helping you through the entire verification process. ✔ Address & Eligibility Check – Ensuring your business meets Google’s verification requirements. ✔ Resolving Verification Issues – Fixing problems like missing verification options or rejected attempts. ✔ Video Verification Assistance – Preparing you for Google’s video verification process if required. ✔ Google Support Appeals – Contacting Google support if you’re stuck in the verification process. 4. Additional GBP & Local SEO Services ✔ Monthly Profile Management & Weekly Posts ✔ Local Citations & Directory Listings (with NAP consistency) ✔ Keyword Research for service pages, location pages & blogs ✔ Local SEO Optimization for better visibility 📩 Get Your Business Live In Google Maps Today! Let’s get your Google Business Profile reinstated and optimized for success! 🚀

  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Off-Page SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Audit
  • Local SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Local Citation
  • Google My Business
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Local Directory
  • Google My Business Listing
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • Google Local Business Optimization
Emmanuel Jonathan O.

Ibadan, Nigeria

$35/hr
4.7
64 jobs

Is your phone silent because your Google Business Profile (GBP) just vanished? Did you fail video verification and get hit with the dreaded "No More Ways to Verify" error? STOP. Do not submit another random appeal. In 2026, Google's automated systems are ruthlessly suspending listings for minor data mismatches and permanently locking profiles that fail the new video verification flow. Spamming the "Appeal" button without fixing the root cause will trigger a permanent ban. I am a forensic GBP Specialist. Whether you run a local landscaping company, an exterior cleaning crew, or an event planning service, I know how critical your map presence is to your daily revenue. I fix the complex, dead-end suspension cases that other freelancers give up on. I bypass the AI bots and prove your business's legitimacy directly to Google’s support team. I specialize in recovering profiles stuck on: The "No More Ways to Verify" Dead-End: Guiding you through the exact proofs (signage, tools, unlocking doors) Google's manual reviewers require this year. "Deceptive Content" & "Quality Issues": The #1 reason Service-Area Businesses and storefronts are getting banned right now. Review Filtering Recovery: Rescuing legitimate 5-star reviews hidden by Google's aggressive new spam filters. Hard Suspensions: Reinstating listings completely removed from Google Maps. My Process: Audit: I find the hidden algorithmic trigger causing the ban (it’s rarely what the email says). Correct: We align your backend data and citations to match Google's strict 2026 guidelines. Appeal: I submit a custom, evidence-backed reinstatement request formatted specifically for the Google Policy Team. Escalate: I bypass the automated bots and navigate the proper escalation paths to reach human support. Your Google Business Profile is your most valuable digital asset. Don't leave it offline for another day. Click "Invite to Job" and send me a screenshot of your specific error message. Let’s get you back on the Map.

  • Business
  • Google
  • Google My Business
  • Google My Business Listing
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Local Citation
  • Local Directory
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Google Local Business Optimization
  • Google Ad Manager
  • Google Maps
David B.

Hendersonville, Tennessee

$100/hr
4.7
281 jobs

I love working in the Home Services industry with a focus on HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing Companies generating between $5-$50M in Revenue. I am an Expert Vetted, Google-Certified Expert specializing in Google Ads Management in Nashville, TN. I help Enterprise & Mid Market Google Ads and Microsoft Ads Accounts deliver the absolute maximum Return On Ad Spend they can. If you have an account that has drastically changed performance and you don't know why, I am the guy that can figure it out. 3 Step Process to work with me: 1. Analyze Your Accounts & Give My Expert Strategic Opinion (One Time Fee $350-1500, 3-5 day turn around) 2. Implement Recommend Changes & Begin Account Rebuild ($500-$5,000, 3-5 day turn around) 3. Google Ads Account Management (On-Going Fee, Minimum $1500/month Service Fee, Best Results with average of 8X ROAS for clients) Google Ads has evolved. Are you making the most of it? I offer advanced budget and account control products like NinjaCat, Shape.io, Fluency, & Skai.io to make the most of every dollar and then further protect ad spend with spam swatting products like Cheq Essentials or ClickCease to save you thousands in ad spend. Would you like to know more? Scale Your Google Ads ROI by 3X-20X with my Google Ads Expertise 🚀 $24M / Year Ad Spent Managed with Top Clients & Lead Generations Agencies. 15+ Years of Digital Marketing Excellence 🥇 Google Partner & #1 on Upwork Worldwide. 🌟 The businesses I work with are competing at the highest level. This is how I help them crush it: 🏆 Achieved an average 450% ROAS improvement with Google Ads 🏆 Increased ad spend efficiency by 150% for top clients 🏆 Every dollar spent on campaigns creates a significant impact 🏆 Maximize Conversions & Minimize Cost / Conversion 🏆 Most of my clients say: “After burning through so much advertising budget, we finally found the real Google Ads expert.” Top Niches I've Recently Helped Generate Effective Results Through Google Ads: 🔧 Local Services (HVAC, plumbing, electricians, roofing, landscaping) 🛠️ Home Improvement and Renovation 🏠 Real Estate 🏥 Healthcare and Medical Services 🎓 Education and Online Learning 🏨 Travel and Hospitality 🚗 Automotive Sales and Services 💻 Technology and Software Solutions 🏋️‍♀️ Fitness and Wellness 📊 Professional Services (accounting, consulting) 🏛️ Legal Services 🛍️ E-commerce Hire me to ✅Audit your existing setup (SEM/SEO/Tag Manager/Analytics) ✅Cut your ad waste in half ✅More conversions ✅Lower Costs Per Lead (CPA) ✅Best practice landing page design consulting ✅Setup Call Tracking for Adwords/Analytics , Retargeting Audiences, Convert to GA4 & More ✅On-Going Account Optimization and Reporting Areas of Expertise: 🔹Google Ads (Google Search, Google Display, YouTube, Remarketing). 🔹Google Tag Manager 🔹Local Lead Generation (CallRail, BrightLocal, GMB Optimization) 🔹Meta Ads 🔹Conversion Rate Optimization 🔹Google Analytics (GA4) My Track Record: 🏆 Expert Vetted Freelancer on Upwork 🥇 Ranked in the Top 1% on Upwork among all service providers ⭐ 100%+ Job Success Rate with a 4.96/5.0 feedback rating 🕰️ Over 2,800 hours and 125+ successful projects completed 💸 Managing over $12M/year in Google Ad Spend 🎓 Google AdWords™ Certified Professional 🤝 Google AdWords™ Certified Partner Real World examples of different kinds of compensation agreements I am open to: 1. Working White-Label for an Agency handling 10-50 clients behind the scenes and working with an Account Manager. I am paid ~$500 per account per month for a $5,000- $25,000 monthly retainer. 2. Working Directly with a client spending between $25K- $250K per Month in Google Ads. My fee is 20% of the Ad account spend, which fluctuates between $25-250K month to month. My compensation is between $5k and $50K per month. . 3. Working as a Consultant, I monitor and provide verbal/written strategy recommendations to another agency's PPC implementation team. Without using time-tracking, I bill 5 hours per week through Upwork @ $100/hour for $500/per week, $2,000 per month for eyes-on consulting with no account optimization (lever pulling) or client interaction. What Else I Bring to the Table: ★ Excellent Communication ★ Exceptional Response Rate ★ Multiple Project Reporting Options ★ Cost Effective Compared to Large Agencies ★ Fast Turn Around on Audits and Account Updates ★ Available 5 Days a week on Email and Phone ★ Located in Nashville, TN Interested in moving forward? Here are the next steps: 1) Review my Upwork profile and feedback. 2) Send me an invitation to interview OR 2.5) Direct Message me with details about your business needs. 3) We'll schedule a brief 15-20 minute call on Upwork.

  • Google Ads
  • Google Ad Manager
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Analytics Report
  • Google Search
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Google Ads Audit
  • Google Ads Account Management
  • Google Ads Account Setup
Muhammad A.

Vihari, Pakistan

$23/hr
5.0
144 jobs

Hello! I’m Muhammad Asghar Nazir, a certified Google My Business Profile (GBP) expert with extensive experience in Local SEO, GBP management, and GMB Profile reinstatement. I help businesses recover suspended, disabled, or deleted listings, optimize visibility on Google Maps and Search, and grow their local presence. Certifications: 💚 Google Certified - Google Business Profile 💚 BrightLocal Certified - Google Business Profile 💚 SEMrush Academy Certified - Local SEO What I Do: I specialize in managing and optimizing Google Business Profiles, handling complex reinstatements, and boosting local search visibility. My services include: ✅ Google Business Profile Creation, Claiming & Verification ✅ Suspended, Disabled & Deleted Profile Reinstatement ✅ Recovery of Access & Ownership ✅ Duplicate Listing Merging & Cleanup ✅ Google Maps & GBP SEO Optimization ✅ Local Citations Audit, Cleanup & NAP Consistency ✅ Yelp & Other Local Directory Management ✅ Multi-location & Franchise Support Whether your profile was suspended, deleted, or just needs expert optimization, I’ll handle it quickly, correctly, and permanently. 📩 Message me now, or click “Invite to Job" and I’ll review your listing personally to get your business visible again on Google Maps and Search. Thank you

  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Local SEO
  • Google My Business Listing
  • Google My Business
  • Local Citation
  • Directory Submission
  • Business Services
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Google Maps
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Google Local Business Optimization
  • Digital Marketing
  • Yelp Management

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Google Business Profile expert hiring guide

A Google Business Profile expert helps businesses manage and optimize their local online presence to improve search visibility and customer engagement. As the digital storefront for local companies, a well-managed Google Business Profile is essential for attracting nearby customers, generating leads, and building trust through reviews and accurate information. Hiring a skilled professional helps ensure your local listings remain competitive, allowing your team to focus on core operations while your digital presence drives foot traffic, calls, and conversions.

What does a Google Business Profile expert do?

A Google Business Profile expert manages and optimizes your business's listing on Google to ensure it ranks well in local search results and accurately reflects your brand. These specialists handle tasks ranging from initial profile verification and information updates to ongoing reputation management and content creation.

Key responsibilities include posting updates about offers and events, responding to customer reviews with reputation management best practices, uploading high-quality photos, and analyzing insights to improve performance. Many freelancers also specialize in managing Q&A sections and maintaining consistency across multiple locations. By leveraging local SEO strategies, they help businesses appear in the Local Pack, the map-based results at the top of Google searches, driving more foot traffic, calls, and website clicks.

Experienced Google Business Profile experts understand the nuances of Google's algorithm and guidelines. They stay updated on policy changes and help businesses avoid common pitfalls like duplicate listings or guideline violations that can result in suspensions.

How to hire a Google Business Profile expert on Upwork

Upwork can help you find, vet, hire, and collaborate with Google Business Profile experts from around the world. You only need to follow these four simple steps.

Step 1: Craft a targeted job post

A well-crafted job post will help qualified Google Business Profile experts find your project as they search for work, and to know if the project is right for them. In your post:

  • Describe your local marketing needs and specific goals

  • Outline your current profile status and the number of locations you need managed

  • List required skills such as local SEO expertise, copywriting, and graphic design

  • Cover logistical details such as timeline and budget

To create a tailored job post quickly, try the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork’s Mindful AI. Describe what you need in a few sentences, and Uma will craft a job post in seconds. You can also review job description templates and examples for inspiration, as well as SEO expert job descriptions for more ideas.

Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates

As proposals come in, you’ll want to review them in a way that is thorough and efficient. Look for candidates who show technical expertise as well as the ability to match your brand’s tone and aesthetic.

  • Have Uma give instant video interviews and side-by-side comparisons

  • Use Upwork’s filters to find candidates by rate, location, and experience

  • Review proposals for signs that the candidate has understood your job post and has the skills to meet your needs

  • Review portfolios and past client feedback, including before-and-after examples of local ranking improvements

  • Look for experience with businesses similar to yours, or the ability to match your needs

Step 3: Interview your top choices

A quick video interview gives you the chance to ask any questions you have left for your top candidates, and to get a feel for what a collaboration with them might be like.

  • Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork messaging to get instant transcripts and summaries from Uma

  • Request specific examples of successful local SEO campaigns they've managed

  • Walk you through a piece from their portfolio focusing on how the candidate helped meet the client’s goals

  • Ask about their process for improving local visibility and handling reputation management challenges

  • Discuss their familiarity with Google's guidelines and inquire about their reporting methods

  • Cover logistics such as communication channels, timeline, and payment

If you’re unfamiliar with interviewing freelancers, you can refer to common interview questions to help keep your conversations focused and productive. You can also review SEO interview questions for more targeted questions from a related field.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Once you’ve found the right person, you can send a contract directly through the Upwork marketplace. A solid contract protects both parties and helps collaborations be successful from beginning to end.

  • Use Upwork's contract workroom, messaging, and payment protection for secure collaboration

  • Choose fixed-price contracts for projects with clear deliverables, such as creating a single profile and handling duplicate profiles

  • Separate complex projects into clear milestones, such as SEO audit, market research, and page building

  • Choose hourly contracts for ongoing work or projects without clear deliverables, such as ongoing support for weekly posts and ongoing site performance analysis and optimization

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The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.

How much does hiring a Google Business Profile expert cost?

Independent professionals on Upwork base their rates according to market demand, the scope and complexity of the project, and their own skills and expertise. The following chart lists typical prices for Google Business Profile projects commonly found on Upwork.

Single-location profile setup

$100-$300 /project

Entry-level
  • Profile creation and verification
  • Business info and category entry
  • Hours, photos, and description setup

Profile audit and suspension recovery

$150-$400 /project

Mid-level
  • Suspension diagnosis and reinstatement
  • Duplicate listing cleanup
  • Guideline compliance review

Multi-location profile optimization

$500-$1,200 /project

Mid-level
  • Consistent NAP across all locations
  • Photo and video uploads per location
  • Review response template creation

Local SEO strategy and implementation

$800-$1,500/ /project

Expert-level
  • Comprehensive local SEO audit
  • Competitor analysis and positioning
  • Schema markup and citation building

Monthly content and review management

$300-$800 /project

Mid-level
  • Weekly Google Posts creation
  • Review monitoring and responses
  • Monthly performance reporting

FAQs about Google Business Profile experts

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Google Business Profile expert worth it?

For most businesses with a local customer base, hiring a Google Business Profile expert is a worthwhile investment. An optimized profile can significantly increase visibility in Google's Local Pack, and a well-maintained profile drives foot traffic, phone calls, and website visits by ensuring accurate information and strong review management. The value increases for companies with multiple locations or those in competitive local markets.

What qualifications should a Google Business Profile expert have?

A qualified Google Business Profile expert should demonstrate strong knowledge of local SEO principles, Google's business listing guidelines, and review management strategies. Look for professionals with a proven track record of improving local search rankings, experience with multi-location profile management, and familiarity with analytics tools that track local visibility metrics such as map views, direction requests, and call volumes.

How long does it take to see results from Google Business Profile optimization?

Most businesses begin to notice improvements in local search visibility within three to six weeks of professional optimization, though significant ranking changes may take two to three months. Factors that affect the timeline include the current state of your profile, the competitiveness of your local market, and whether existing issues like duplicate listings or policy violations need resolution first. Ongoing management tends to produce compounding results over time as review volume grows and posting consistency signals activity to Google's algorithm.