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Understanding Google My Business & Local Search

Google Maps: Long Term LBC problem fixed promptly

For those of you that didn’t notice, Maps Guide Jen has noted in the comments on my Local Business Center System Errors post:

Looks like the team was able to get a fix through faster than expected. Most people who were experiencing this error should find that it’s resolved. There may be some people who are still seeing a server error. Those people should file a reinclusion request for their account.

It is great that Google has fixed the problem and that there is a mechanism to report a lingering problem in a structured format.

It is strange, however, that if a business is still experiencing the problem that they would need to notify Google of the fact that their account if broken via the reinclusion form. 

By submitting this request, I acknowledge that:
  • I have read and understand Google’s business listing quality guidelines.
  • My business listings do not violate Google’s business listing quality guidelines.
  • I agree to abide by Google’s business listing quality guidelines in the future.
Details: Tell us more about your business:    

  • What actions might have led to any penalties?
  • What corrective actions have been taken?

One has to wonder exactly why they were being called down to the principal’s office. Did he really notice that little transgression from last month in math class? Man, my mom’s gonna kill me.