GBP Optimization

How to contact Google Business Profile customer service

Struggling with a GBP issue? Maybe it’s time to get in touch with support.

Joshua SaxonFebruary 26, 20243 min read
Quick summary
  • Contacting Google Business Profile customer service (formerly Google My Business customer service) is quite simple.
  • The Google Business Profile support phone number is no longer in service, but someone can reach out to you by phone.
  • Semrush Local helps manage your Google Business Profile and other listings to prevent problems in the first place.

As with any digital platform, issues can arise with Google Business Profile (GBP) that require you to contact support. Fortunately, the search engine offers a clear path for getting in touch with Google Business Profile customer service. But before we explain, let’s make sure that contacting Google Business Profile customer service is the right move for you.


Reasons for contacting Google Business Profile customer service

One of the main issues people encounter with their GBP is verification delays. If you’ve exhausted all verification methods and are still struggling, Google’s support team may be able to help.


 

An option for verifying your GBP without contacting Google Business Profile customer service

An option for verifying your GBP without contacting Google Business Profile customer service

Incorrect information might cause you to look for a Google Business Profile support number, but it’s not necessary. Instead, go through the process of claiming your profile and editing the information yourself.

If you received a suspension from GBP, it’s not necessary to contact Google directly. Instead, read through the guidelines to understand what you've done and submit a reinstatement request. Perhaps you’ve received a libelous or fake review on your profile. Google actually has dedicated channels for that, so there is need to contact Google Business Profile customer service.

Quick corrections: If you’ve found errors in your business listings, try Semrush Local’s Listing Management to clear up issues quickly.

Is there a Google Business Profile support phone number?

The old way to get help with GBP was quite simple: a dedicated support phone number to contact Google My Business support. But the search engine retired the Google Business Profile contact number in 2022. Call it now, and an automated message refers you to the Google Business Profile Help Center.


 

The homepage of the Google Business Profile Help Center

The homepage of the Google Business Profile Help Center

The help center is a useful resource and can solve a number of problems you might encounter with GBP. It may take time to find the solution, and the answers may be too generic, but it’s the best place to start. If the help center fails you, scroll down to the bottom of the page. Here, you can choose to ask your question to the Google Business Profile Help Community or the “Contact us” option.

Options at the bottom of the Google Business Profile Help Center

Options at the bottom of the Google Business Profile Help Center


The Google Business Profile Help Community is full of experts who may be able to resolve your problem. To talk to a Google representative directly, choose the “Contact us” option. Once you’ve explained your issue, Google will offer you the best way to get in touch (usually by email). If necessary, a team member will call you to discuss further.


 

A Google Business Profile customer service window

A Google Business Profile customer service window

Response time can vary depending on the complexity of the issue. But a team member will typically get back to you within a few days.

Help center: Google Business Profile is no longer active on its Twitter or Facebook page. User queries on the social media platforms typically receive directions to the help center.
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Good local SEO relies on your Google Business Profile and other listings being accurate and consistent with each other. This is hard to manage for busy business owners, which is why Semrush Local’s dedicated suite of tools can be a big help.

Broaden your reach

While Google Business Profile is the MVP of local SEO, you still need a presence on other platforms. Semrush Local’s Listing Management supports integration with 150+ directories of the highest authority around the world.

What’s more, it keeps your listings free of errors and helps remove duplicate listings—giving you one less reason to contact Google Business Profile customer service.
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Valuable competitor insights

Your business may not be ranking as highly as you'd like, but it’s not a reason to contact Google Business Profile customer service.

Instead, use Semrush Local to see what’s going on with your competitors so you can create a strategy for success. Discover similar businesses’ total number of reviews, response rates and average ratings, then get to work on outranking them.
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Streamlined review management

Unless they infringe on the search engine’s policy, Google Help is unlikely to remove reviews from your profile. However, you can still offer your side of the story with considered replies that shed more light on the situation. Semrush Local’s Review Management brings your business’s accounts into one simple interface so you can reply quicker.
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Check your profile health

Issues with Google Business Profile reviews can be frustrating, but you mustn't lose sight of the bigger picture. Semrush Local’s Review Management keeps you up to date with average ratings across multiple platforms.

Stop switching between business accounts and streamline your local SEO reporting so you can learn how customers actually feel.
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