👉 https://www.sterlingsky.ca/local-seo/
Fake reviews that won’t get removed. Listings suspended without warning. No clear answers from Google.
In Part 2 of this exclusive episode, ex-Googlers explain what actually triggers suspensions, what qualifies a review for removal, and how to recover your profile fast.
If your business depends on Google visibility, this is the side of the system you can’t afford to ignore.
Links:
https://www.thegbpexperts.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradwetherall/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelheadley/
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: Understanding Google Business Profile issues
01:03 - The truth about flagging negative reviews for removal
04:01 - Brute forcing support vs. algorithmic approaches
05:22 - 3-step process for dealing with negative reviews
06:33 - The "Trust Score" concept for users and businesses
08:31 - Why authority matters when flagging content
11:41 - Can factually correct edits hurt your trust score?
12:42 - Local Guide levels: What it takes to get edits processed
14:11 - Is the Google Product Expert forum still effective?
16:14 - Google's shift toward cost-consciousness and data purging
18:51 - Gmail vs. Corporate domains: Which does Google trust more?
22:06 - Security tips: Managing primary ownership and managers
23:16 - How to avoid business profile suspensions
25:54 - Dealing with suspension backlogs and support queues
27:19 - Pro tip: Contacting support in different languages
30:12 - "Duress Verticals": Why some industries are scrutinized more
33:54 - Proactive steps to prevent suspension (Photos & Activity)
36:00 - Business vs. User-generated photos: Which is better?
39:58 - Why owner replies are engagement signals, not ranking factors
42:37 - Future Outlook: AI local packs and the evolving role of GBP
43:30 - What to prioritize in the next year (Citations & Third-party sites)
46:59 - Final thoughts and where to find the experts
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EP 26102 part 2
#localseo #digitalmarketing #localsearch
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