23: What Local Pet Businesses Need to Know About Google Business Listings with Amy Toman of Pet Sitter SEO

In this episode, I'm joined by Amy Toman, Google Business Profile expert who's been helping businesses navigate Google listings for over a decade. After reaching diamond level in Google's listing forum (the highest tier), Amy has become the go-to person for solving suspension issues and optimization challenges.Here's what we dive into:What your Google Business Profile actually does for local visibilityEssential guidelines that prevent suspension (and what triggers it)How to optimize for niche services when no category existsThe real impact of reviews on your search rankingsWhy fake reviews will backfire and what Google's new detection methods meanHow to handle negative reviews without making things worseThe difference between soft and hard suspensions and how to get reinstatedWhy one bad review shouldn't tank your rating (and what to do if it does)"Follow Google's guidelines, keep it simple and straightforward, and you're going to be all right. The more active you are, the more likely Google will recommend you."🎉 Want to go deeper? Join our SEO Unleashed course at petmarketingunleashed.com/seo-course and get 10% off with code PMUPODCAST at checkout.Links:Connect with Amy on LinkedInPet Sitter SEO servicesEmail AmyGoogle Business Profile guidelinesHow many reviews you need for a 5.0 ratingGrab our free 5 Quick SEO winsJoin our SEO course and get 10% off with code PMUPODCASTRead the episode blog for moreConnect with Pet Marketing Unleashed on InstagramVisit the Pet Marketing Unleashed websiteSend us Fan Mail