Google Maps SEO FAQs

A business usually goes missing on Google Maps for one of five reasons: the profile is unverified, suspended or duplicated, an edit is still under review, the searcher is too far away, or competitors look more relevant and prominent. Check the profile status first, then fix category, pin and reviews. Read the full answer

Google says a verification video can take up to five business days to review. Most Pakistani businesses verify by video, so that is the normal wait. If the name, signage or video needs fixing, or attempts fail, plan for one to three weeks from first fix to verified profile. Read the full answer

To remove a fake Google review, report it through Google's Reviews Management Tool and choose the policy it breaks, such as spam, conflict of interest or off-topic content. Google usually decides within several days. If the report is declined, you get one appeal. Meanwhile, reply calmly and publicly. Read the full answer

There is no fixed number of Google reviews you need to rank. Reviews feed prominence, one of Google's three local ranking factors, so the practical target is to match or beat the top three businesses in your map pack on review count, recency and rating, with a steady monthly flow. Read the full answer