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I already have a Google Business Profile set up, but it still isn’t showing publicly on Google Maps and therefore isn’t ranking for local searches. I need a local-SEO specialist who can take the profile from “created” to “live and visible,” then push it toward the top of the map pack for the main keywords people use to find businesses like mine in my city. Here’s what I’m after: • Verify or re-verify the profile so it appears publicly on Google Maps. • Optimise every field—categories, description, photos, attributes, hours—using best-practice Google Business Profile tactics. • Audit existing citations, correct inconsistencies, and build high-authority local citations to strengthen relevance. • Implement on-page and off-page local SEO tweaks that influence the proximity, prominence, and relevance signals Google uses for map rankings. • Provide before-and-after ranking reports (grid tracker or equivalent) so I can see measurable progress. Acceptance criteria: the listing must be published and visible in Google Maps search results, and the post-optimisation report should show a clear climb compared with the baseline. If you’ve previously rescued stuck or suspended listings and moved them into the three-pack, tell me how you’d repeat that success here.
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Hi, I can help get your Google Business Profile verified, publicly visible on Google Maps, and optimized for stronger local search visibility. With 14+ years of SEO experience, I have worked on Google Business Profile optimization, local SEO, citation cleanup, competitor analysis, and authority-building strategies. For your project, I’ll first diagnose why the profile is not currently appearing publicly, then work through: GBP verification/re-verification and visibility issues Complete profile optimization: categories, description, services, photos, attributes, and hours Citation audit, NAP correction, and relevant local citation building Local on-page and off-page SEO improvements Competitor and keyword analysis for your city Before-and-after local ranking reports using a grid tracker or equivalent I’ll establish a baseline first, implement the necessary optimizations, and track measurable progress afterward. I focus on Google-compliant, sustainable local SEO and avoid spammy or artificial ranking tactics. Please share your GBP name, website, target city, and main keywords, and I can review the current setup and identify the first opportunities to address. Best regards,
$250 USD in 30 days
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A created Google Business Profile that still does not show publicly usually means there is a verification, trust, or data-consistency issue blocking visibility, and ranking work will not stick until that is fixed first. I’d start by diagnosing why the profile is not live, then clean up the listing itself, align citations/NAP data, and build the local relevance signals needed to move it upward in Maps. I’ve worked on Google Business Profile troubleshooting, local citation correction, and map visibility improvement work where the real issue was not “SEO only” but a mix of profile health, category choices, weak authority, and inconsistent business data. The useful part here is that you want measurable movement, so I would benchmark current visibility first and then compare post-optimization positions with a proper tracking report rather than vague screenshots. To plan this properly, I need to confirm a few things: - Is the profile currently showing inside your GBP dashboard as active, suspended, under review, or pending verification? - What is the business niche and target city? - Do you already have a website connected to the profile, and if yes, has any local SEO been done on it before?
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello there You need a local SEO specialist to make your Google Business Profile publicly visible on Google Maps and improve its ranking for relevant local searches. I have experience optimizing Google Business Profiles to achieve strong local visibility and improve rankings efficiently. I would approach your project by: Verifying the profile to ensure it is live and visible Optimizing all fields, including categories and descriptions, for best practices Auditing existing citations and correcting inconsistencies Building high-authority local citations Implementing local SEO adjustments for better ranking signals Providing before-and-after ranking reports to track progress What keywords are most critical for your business to target in local searches? Warm Regards Rajkumar V
$250 USD in 30 days
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Hello, I’m Dilip Kumar, and I have 12+ years of experience in Digital Marketing, Website & App Designing and Development, Logo Design, Shopify Development, SEO, SMO, SMM, Google Ads, and more. I can optimise and troubleshoot your Google Business Profile, including verification, categories, services, description, photos, attributes and business information. I’ll also audit and clean citation inconsistencies, build relevant local citations, and strengthen your website’s local SEO signals. I’ll establish a baseline and provide before-and-after local ranking reports using a grid tracker where appropriate. I can share relevant examples where available without fabricating results or guarantees. Best regards, Dilip Kumar MasterRewathi
$250 USD in 30 days
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✨Hi, I will be your social media marketing manager ✨ Hey, I'm Komal! I'm certified in social media marketing and content design. I've been working in marketing and managing pages for over ten years as part of a diverse team. "Wow! That's my company!" That is what I want you to say. I use social media as an integral part of nearly every digital marketing campaign. I help businesses access the best of social media and use it as a marketing asset." I will do : -BIO Setup and Page Optimization -Content Creation & Graphic Design -Paid Stock Images and Visual Content for Posts -High-Quality Branded Posts with your Logo & Website Link -Hashtag Research & SEO Indexing -Story Highlights -Cover Photos and Banners -Scheduling/Posting -Ongoing Support -IG & FB Reels, Short Videos, Stories, Posts, Pins and Tweets PLATFORMS: Instagram ! Facebook ! Pinterest ! Twitter(X) ! LinkedIn ! Google My Business Threads ! TikTok and YouTube My role as a social media marketing manager and content creator is to ensure that every post not only captures your audience's attention but also effectively drives marketing promotion, establishing your brand as a leader in its industry. I am waiting for your response. Thank you Komal :)
$250 USD in 3 days
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Hello, The first issue is likely GBP verification or a guideline trigger, not rankings yet, because a created profile that is not public will not enter Google Maps results. I would handle this in two phases: get the listing live, then improve local signals with category tuning, citation cleanup, and on-page changes for your city keywords. - Audit GBP status, duplicates, suspension risks, and current visibility. - Fix categories, description, photos, hours, services, and attributes. - Clean NAP citations and build core local listings with consistent data. - Set a 30-day plan: baseline grid, fixes, local pages, then recheck. My plan is audit → technical fixes → on-page/keyword mapping → content plan → tracking in GA4/GSC, with week 1 focused on publication and baseline reporting. Do you already have GBP access, GSC/GA4 access, and 3-5 priority keywords for your city? I can start with the visibility audit first. Roman
$700 USD in 4 days
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If the listing exists but is still not visible on Google Maps, the first job is to remove the publication blocker before trying to force rankings. After that, the gains usually come from tightening categories, services, description, images, attributes, citation consistency, and the location signals connected to the website and the wider local web. I’ve handled GBP cases where listings were stuck, weakly indexed, or not competing in the map pack because the foundation was incomplete even though the profile looked “set up.” The difference-maker is doing this in the right order: visibility first, then profile optimization, then citation and local authority work, then measured tracking so you can actually see whether the needle moved. A couple of details would help me assess the path: - Has this profile ever been live publicly before, or has it never appeared at all? - Are there any duplicate listings for the same business name/address/phone? - Do you want citation work limited to cleanup plus core directories, or should I include broader local authority submissions as well?
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I hope you're doing well. I can help move your Google Business Profile from its current unpublished state toward public visibility, while handling the local SEO work that supports relevance and prominence. For a profile stuck before appearing in Maps, I’d first check verification status, suspension signals, business details, and category compliance. Then I’d audit NAP consistency across citations, review the landing page, and use a grid tracker such as Local Falcon to establish a baseline. I’ll optimise the GBP fields, photos, services, hours, and attributes without using risky keyword stuffing. After that, I’d correct citation mismatches and prioritise relevant local directories, while documenting changes so the before-and-after results are easy to compare. Could we have a short conversation about the current verification status, business category, and city target? Those details will determine the safest recovery path and the right tracking setup. Thank you, Animesh
$500 USD in 6 days
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Hello there Greetings! With a track record spanning over 12 years in SEO, I have a deep understanding of how to optimize the visibility of your Google Business Profile. Having worked on more than 600 SEO projects in diverse niches, including local SEO optimization - I am familiar with the measures needed to get listings visible and highly ranked on Google Maps. During my career, I have successfully improved organic traffic and visibility for hundreds of businesses, delivering #1 page results for over 500 businesses. Whether it be conducting thorough website analysis or devising comprehensive off-page and on-page SEO strategies, my work is always tailored to meet the unique goals and needs of individual clients. Thanks! Saksham
$300 USD in 30 days
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Greetings! I can take your Google Business Profile from created to live and visible, then push it toward the top of the map pack. I will verify or re-verify the listing so it appears publicly on Google Maps, then optimise every field including categories, description, photos, attributes, and hours. I will audit your existing citations, fix inconsistencies, and build high-authority local citations to strengthen relevance. I will also apply on-page and off-page local SEO tweaks that influence proximity, prominence, and relevance. You will receive before-and-after ranking reports using a grid tracker or equivalent so you can see measurable progress. Happy to share how I have rescued stuck or suspended listings into the three-pack. Thanks, Revival
$250 USD in 7 days
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The brief is clear; I’d prove the critical path first, then expand from working evidence. For a Publish & Rank Google Maps Listing, the goal is not generic link spam; it is finding the pages, keywords, technical fixes, and content gaps that can move qualified organic traffic. My approach would be to start with a focused SEO audit, map the highest-value pages and keywords, then fix technical/on-page issues before scaling content or authority work. Quick question: Are you trying to fix technical/on-page SEO first, or is the priority new content and authority building? Also, do you already have Search Console/Analytics access and target pages, or should the first milestone be an audit and keyword map? Best, Dr. Syafiq
$500 USD in 21 days
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Hi There! I specialize in Google Business Profile and local SEO, with 9+ years of experience, 450+ completed projects, Top 1% verified freelancer. I’ll first diagnose why the profile isn’t publicly visible, then optimize categories, services, description, photos, attributes and NAP consistency while correcting citation issues and strengthening local relevance. I’ll establish a baseline with a local rank grid, apply on-page/off-page improvements, and track visibility changes so progress is measurable rather than relying on promises of a guaranteed three-pack position. I can also review any verification or suspension-related issue if present. Is the profile currently pending verification, suspended, or simply not appearing publicly?
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can help move your Google Business Profile from created or stuck to publicly visible, then build a measurable local-search improvement plan around your city and core services. I’ll first diagnose the visibility or verification issue, review the profile for policy and suspension risks, and optimize categories, services, description, photos, attributes, hours, and supporting details. I’ll also audit citation consistency, correct inaccurate listings, and develop relevant local Link Building opportunities that strengthen prominence without relying on spammy tactics. Using SEO best practices, I’ll align the GBP with your website’s local landing pages and track baseline versus post-optimization performance through a grid tracker or equivalent reporting. For any stuck or suspended profile, I’ll document the likely cause, prepare the required evidence, and follow the appropriate reinstatement or verification path rather than making risky edits. Could you please share the business category, service area, GBP verification status, and any suspension or verification messages currently shown? You’ll receive a clear action log, visibility status, citation updates, and ranking comparisons tied to your target keywords and service area. Best regards, Muhammad Awais
$750 USD in 10 days
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Your acceptance criteria are the right ones: first get the Google Business Profile published and visible, then improve the signals that affect map pack movement instead of treating it like a generic SEO task. When a listing is stuck at the visibility stage, I usually check verification status, policy risks, duplicate/conflicting data, and website-location alignment before doing the ranking push. Most GBP projects fail because people optimize fields but ignore the trust signals around the listing. I’ve worked on local profiles where the real lift came from cleaning citations, correcting category relevance, strengthening business information across the web, and documenting baseline-versus-post-work rankings so the client could see real movement rather than just “changes made.” Before I map the work, I’d like to know: - What are the main keywords you want to rank for in your city? - Do you already have access to any ranking tracker/grid report, or should I include baseline setup from scratch? - Is the business a storefront, service-area business, or hybrid?
$450 USD in 7 days
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Hi, The most likely reason your Google Business Profile is created but not visible on Google Maps is either verification/policy suppression or NAP/citation inconsistency that keeps Google from publishing the listing. I focus first on removing the publishing blocker, then on signals that move a listing toward the map pack and three-pack. I have rescued stuck and suspended listings and moved them into the three-pack for local clients by combining precise verification work with a targeted authority citation cleanup. For one client with a suspended profile I obtained re-verification by supplying corrected business documentation and then rebuilt citations on 6 high-authority directories, which produced visible map-pack placement within 8 weeks. I apply the same measurable approach here: audit, correct, republish, then rank. I will start by attempting verification/re-verification and a full profile audit: categories, description, photos, attributes, hours, and existing citation audit for NAP inconsistencies. I will correct errors, submit necessary Google documentation, and then implement on-page and off-page local SEO tweaks that influence proximity, prominence, and relevance signals. I will run a grid tracker baseline and deliver before-and-after ranking reports showing movement for your main keywords. - Do you have any current verification emails, postcard codes, or suspension notices from Google for this profile? - Which 3 keywords and city do you want me to target first? Best regards, Thomas Beigbeder
$720 USD in 8 days
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Hey there! I am ready to help you with Publish & Rank Google Maps Listing, as per your requirements. I’m a Senior Marketing Manager with solid experience in Internet Marketing, SEO, Link Building, Search Engine Marketing, SEO Auditing, Digital Marketing, SEO Writing, Keyword Research. ✨ Let’s elevate your online presence! ✨ I’m happy to share more about myself and the value I can bring to your project. Let’s hop on for a quick discussion! Best, Kiran Shaikh
$250 USD in 3 days
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✽Hi, Nye ✽ ➽ Hello, I’m Gulfasha Bano, a Local SEO specialist experienced in Google Business Profile optimization for service-based businesses. I will audit your GMB profile, improve local visibility, build quality citations, and implement authentic review strategies. My focus is helping your rank in Google Maps’ top results and generate more calls. I will help you rank #1 in Your Area. ➽I will improve visibility, generate more leads, and convert local searches into loyal customers—making your business #1 in your area. Here steps I'll do to make sure all of your LOCAL SEO are covered:- First Month Local SEO Work Plan PHASE: 2 - OFF-PAGE SEO: (15-20+ Off-Page SEO Backlinks Activities) - Local Citation Building - Article Submission - Wikki Backlinks - Blog Creation & Content Posting - Web 2.0 Backlink Creation - Classified Ad Submission - Social Bookmarking - Press Release Writing & Distribution - Local Business Listing Optimization - PDF Submission - Document Sharing - Directory Submission - Image Sharing & More...... PHASE: 3 - Weekly Progress Report Looking forward to helping you grow locally! Thank You!… Gulfasha
$250 USD in 31 days
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Hi, I have strong experience in SEO and have successfully optimized 300+ websites and improve keyword rankings, increase organic traffic, enhance website performance. I will help to generate more qualified leads through Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, Local SEO. I will help improve your website's search engine rankings, organic traffic, and overall online visibility. I will do a complete SEO audit to identify technical issues, indexing problems, broken links, page speed concerns, and optimization opportunities. Next, I will perform detailed keyword research, optimize meta titles, descriptions, headings, URLs, images, and internal linking. Lets connect in chat so that We discuss further. With Regards, Sai
$270 USD in 10 days
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Hi I can surely assist you in getting your Google Business Profile properly verified, published, and optimized for stronger local visibility. I’ll review the profile setup, categories, services, description, photos, attributes, hours, and other ranking factors, while also auditing existing citations and correcting inconsistencies across key local directories. I’ll build a practical local-SEO strategy around relevance, proximity, and prominence, including on-page and off-page improvements, citation building, and competitor analysis. I’ll establish a baseline and provide before-and-after ranking reports using a local grid tracker or equivalent, while focusing on sustainable improvements rather than unsupported ranking guarantees. I can also review any verification or suspension issues and identify the appropriate recovery steps. I am available to start working on the project. Let’s discuss the project details and finalize the scope of work. 1. What is your business name, city, main services, and primary keywords you want to rank for? 2. Is the profile currently pending verification, suspended, or simply not appearing publicly despite showing as verified? Thanks
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I’d be happy to help improve your website’s organic visibility, rankings, and qualified traffic. I have 5+ years of practical SEO experience across different industries and website types. For your project, I can take care of: SEO Audit & Strategy – identify technical, content, indexing, and ranking issues Keyword Research – target relevant commercial and high-intent search terms On-Page SEO – optimize titles, headings, content, URLs, internal links, and search intent Technical SEO – crawling, indexing, site structure, speed, Core Web Vitals, and technical errors Off-Page SEO – relevant white-hat backlinks, guest posts, outreach, and authority building Local SEO – Google Business Profile, Maps visibility, local keywords, and citations GEO & AEO – improve visibility in AI-powered and answer-based search results Tracking & Reporting – Google Search Console, GA4, keyword rankings, traffic, and progress How I Work Audit → Research → Prioritize → Implement → Monitor → Optimize I focus on relevant SEO work that supports real business goals, rather than using bulk links, automated methods, or short-term tactics. ? SEO Case Study: https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11461862-seo-optimizationfor-printsnova If you share your website, target location, and main keywords/services, I can review the project and outline the key SEO opportunities. Let’s connect and discuss your goals. Regards, Gclick | SEO & Digital Marketing Team
$250 USD in 30 days
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