• Amy Toman on How To Fix Suspensions, Getting a Business Location, and Being a GBP Diamond Expert.

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Amy Toman on How To Fix Suspensions, Getting a Business Location, and Being a GBP Diamond Expert.

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  • In this podcast episode, Danny Leibrandt, founder of Pest Control SEO, interviews Amy Toman, a distinguished Google Business Profile (GBP) Diamond expert. Amy shares insights on her journey to becoming a Diamond expert, emphasizing the value of participating in the GBP community and helping small businesses with Google listing management. She explains the process of gaining Diamond status, which involves actively answering questions in the Google forums and demonstrating a deep understanding of Google products.


    Danny and Amy discuss the challenges small businesses face when managing Google Business Profiles, particularly for local service businesses like pest control. Amy highlights the importance of having a legitimate business location and the potential risks of using a home address without proper signage. She advises on the best practices for setting up a business address to avoid suspensions, emphasizing that a visible and verifiable address can enhance a business's visibility in search results.


    Amy also dives into the appeal process if a business's GBP gets suspended. She stresses the importance of gathering authoritative documentation, such as business licenses and tax records, before submitting an appeal. She provides a detailed step-by-step guide on how to appeal a suspension, the importance of proper paperwork, and the need for agencies or Google Product Experts to assist with complex cases.


    The conversation shifts to broader SEO strategies, such as the value of creating service area pages to extend a business's reach beyond its physical location. Amy and Danny both advocate for white-hat SEO practices, stressing the importance of authenticity in reviews and avoiding manipulative tactics. Amy highlights the risks associated with fake reviews and shares how Google is improving its filters to detect suspicious activities.


    Throughout the episode, Amy emphasizes the importance of treating Google Business Profiles as valuable business assets and being proactive in maintaining them. Her advice is practical and detailed, offering listeners valuable insights into navigating the complexities of Google Business Profile management, especially for small businesses that heavily rely on local search visibility.


    Amy Toman,

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-toman-25945047/

    Email: local@amytheseo.com

    GBP Forum: https://support.google.com/business/community/


    Danny Leibrandt, Founder of Pest Control SEO:

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/DannyLeibrandt

    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dannyleibrandt/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyLeibrandt

    Website: https://dannyleibrandt.com


    Pest Control SEO Podcast Platforms:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PestControlSEO/podcasts

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1TCL0LhZbsJS6mzanqnnT1?si=7d918c77a6234ce2

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-control-seo-podcast/id1741176782

    Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0bb5254-5d6c-4940-8211-085157cc1239/pest-control-seo-podcast

    Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Pest-Control-SEO-Podcast/B0D1FCN28S?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp


    Podcast Chapters:

    00:00 Background and Introduction

    11:37 Google Business Profile Diamond Status

    18:23 Navigating Address Changes

    24:57 The Importance of Location for Small Businesses

    30:50 The Role of Google Business Profile in Lead Generation

    35:01 Navigating Google Business Profile Appeals

    44:51 Preparing for Google Business Profile Challenges


    #localmarketing #localbusiness #localseo #seo #marketing #pestcontrol #pestcontrolseo #pestcontrolmarketing



    Are you a pest control company owner looking to grow? Book a discovery call with us to see if you’re a good fit! Link here: https://calendly.com/dannyleibrandt/discovery

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In this podcast episode, Danny Leibrandt, founder of Pest Control SEO, interviews Amy Toman, a distinguished Google Business Profile (GBP) Diamond expert. Amy shares insights on her journey to becoming a Diamond expert, emphasizing the value of participating in the GBP community and helping small businesses with Google listing management. She explains the process of gaining Diamond status, which involves actively answering questions in the Google forums and demonstrating a deep understanding of Google products.


Danny and Amy discuss the challenges small businesses face when managing Google Business Profiles, particularly for local service businesses like pest control. Amy highlights the importance of having a legitimate business location and the potential risks of using a home address without proper signage. She advises on the best practices for setting up a business address to avoid suspensions, emphasizing that a visible and verifiable address can enhance a business's visibility in search results.


Amy also dives into the appeal process if a business's GBP gets suspended. She stresses the importance of gathering authoritative documentation, such as business licenses and tax records, before submitting an appeal. She provides a detailed step-by-step guide on how to appeal a suspension, the importance of proper paperwork, and the need for agencies or Google Product Experts to assist with complex cases.


The conversation shifts to broader SEO strategies, such as the value of creating service area pages to extend a business's reach beyond its physical location. Amy and Danny both advocate for white-hat SEO practices, stressing the importance of authenticity in reviews and avoiding manipulative tactics. Amy highlights the risks associated with fake reviews and shares how Google is improving its filters to detect suspicious activities.


Throughout the episode, Amy emphasizes the importance of treating Google Business Profiles as valuable business assets and being proactive in maintaining them. Her advice is practical and detailed, offering listeners valuable insights into navigating the complexities of Google Business Profile management, especially for small businesses that heavily rely on local search visibility.


Amy Toman,

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-toman-25945047/

Email: local@amytheseo.com

GBP Forum: https://support.google.com/business/community/


Danny Leibrandt, Founder of Pest Control SEO:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/DannyLeibrandt

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dannyleibrandt/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyLeibrandt

Website: https://dannyleibrandt.com


Pest Control SEO Podcast Platforms:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PestControlSEO/podcasts

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1TCL0LhZbsJS6mzanqnnT1?si=7d918c77a6234ce2

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-control-seo-podcast/id1741176782

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0bb5254-5d6c-4940-8211-085157cc1239/pest-control-seo-podcast

Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Pest-Control-SEO-Podcast/B0D1FCN28S?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp


Podcast Chapters:

00:00 Background and Introduction

11:37 Google Business Profile Diamond Status

18:23 Navigating Address Changes

24:57 The Importance of Location for Small Businesses

30:50 The Role of Google Business Profile in Lead Generation

35:01 Navigating Google Business Profile Appeals

44:51 Preparing for Google Business Profile Challenges


#localmarketing #localbusiness #localseo #seo #marketing #pestcontrol #pestcontrolseo #pestcontrolmarketing



Are you a pest control company owner looking to grow? Book a discovery call with us to see if you’re a good fit! Link here: https://calendly.com/dannyleibrandt/discovery

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