Google Business Listing Reinstatements

 

When a Google listing is not visible online, businesses lose a good amount of income. Greg Sterling of Near Media posted in May 2025 that “If you If you do local searches in [Google’s] AI Mode, the pages (right now) are almost entirely GBP links. There are a few directories on the right rail. But otherwise it’s GBP with zero/no localized organic results. In other words, the only way you get to websites via a local AI Mode SERP is through a local knowledge panel.”

I’ve worked with businesses that generate over 75% of their leads from their GBP . But it’s often difficult to understand what needs to be changed to comply with Google’s guidelines. I provide the insight you need to get that listing back and the leads to start flowing in.

Reinstatement guidance includes:

  • Assessment to uncover problematic elements
  • Guidance to correct troublesome elements, offering options when available
  • Instruction on compiling the best documentation
  • Help with submitting appeals

Qualifications

  • I have been a Google Product Expert for five years, and a Diamond, the highest level, since 2024
  • Through my volunteer efforts on the Google Business Profile Help Community, I’ve learned the vital information that Google wants to see on listings (and what they don’t want to see).
  • Current knowledge of the reinstatement process due to daily assistance on the forum
  • Full understanding of the appeals process and the best route to reinstatement
  • Because every situation is unique, the path to reinstatement must be customized to the situation. I offer the flexibility to get it done.
  • I’ve worked with businesses from Australia to Singapore to Iceland to the Saudi peninsula. Google Translate is my friend
  • If an issue arises that needs further research, I’m part of the Google Product Expert community, and many languages are spoken; we assist each other on a daily basis
  • I love this stuff. Seriously. I get such a great feeling when I see a client’s listing has come back. : D

Process

To assess your situation, I will need to see your listing via screenshots. If we agree to move forward, I will request “manager” access on your listing.

I will then guide you on proving your business’s legitimacy using supporting paperwork from authoritative organizations.

When the profile has been accessed and updated, we will proceed with the appeals. I will guide you and provide all links needed.

My promise

I do not guarantee Google will reinstate your listing. BUT I do guarantee I will assist you at every step, and will advocate for you to the highest level of human Google Support.

My rates

My rates are based on several factors, including the category, and whether this is for an individual or an agency. Please contact me for more information.

Let’s get started

Please use the form on my Contact page, or email me at amy@thegbpexperts.com for more information. IF I don’t respond within 24 hours, please text me on 732 820-0103 OR email me and I’ll get back to you. I look forward to assisting you.

Looking for “BubblesUp” from Reddit?

Yes, that’s me. I’m happy to help by answering questions about the reinstatement process or Google listing troubleshooting. I also do this on Facebook, and LinkedIn.