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Problems and fixes
Suspensions, hijacked listings, duplicates, suggested edits and fake reviews: calm, step-by-step fixes for when your Google listing goes wrong.
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Google listing scams hitting SA small businesses (and how to spot them)
Google listing scams: fake verification calls, 1-star floods with a WhatsApp demand and hijacked profiles. Five signs to watch for, and what to do.
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Why is my business not showing on Google Maps? A 7-point check for South African businesses
Why is my business not showing on Google Maps? Find out if it's a profile problem or a ranking one, then work through Google's own fixes in order.
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Google Business Profile suggested edits: you now have 4 days to respond
Google Business Profile suggested edits now come with a 4-day window. Miss it and Google may publish the change. What to do, step by step.