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Google Business Profile Checklist: Rank in the Top 3 on Maps
A simple checklist to optimise your shop, clinic or service profile so nearby customers find you before your competitors.
When someone searches “dentist near me” or “coaching centre in Salt Lake”, Google shows three businesses on a map. Being in those three is worth more than any billboard.
The checklist
- Choose the most accurate primary category
- Write a clear description with your services and area
- Add real photos every month — shop, team, work
- Keep hours, phone and website link correct
- Ask every happy customer for a Google review, and reply to all reviews
- Post offers and updates on your profile regularly
Link your profile to a fast website with the same name, address and phone number. Consistency builds trust with Google.