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Google just dropped a huge bombshell
Ever had that moment when your favorite coffee shop suddenly changes locations?
You show up one morning, ready for your usual brew. But surprise... they moved down the street.
That's exactly what Google just did with their Local Service Ads reviews.
They've packed up all those precious reviews and moved them to your Google Business Profile.
No warning. No heads up. Just a classic Google move.
And here's the kicker - if you don't have a verified profile by January 22, 2025, your ads go POOF! ๐จ
Like that time I forgot to pay my electric billโฆ Except this time, you actually get a heads up.
Now, you might think you have a couple months before you need to verify your account, but you and I both know how life and business worksโฆ
One minute you're planning for spring maintenance calls. The next, you're knee-deep in holiday emergency repairs. Eventually, you realize you totally forgot about this update! DONโT PROCRASTINATE!
The good news? This change actually makes things simpler for you long-term.
No more juggling multiple review links. No more confused customers.
Everything lives in one spot now - your Google Business Profile.
Think of it like having all your tools in one toolbox instead of scattered around your truck.
So hereโs what you need to do according to Blue Collar CEO host Ryan Redding:
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ: Googleโs LSA dashboard shows which accounts need action. Complete the verification steps for any unverified profiles.
๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐: Use your GBP review link to collect reviews from now on. You can find it right in your LSA dashboard for easy access.
Speaking of making things simpler...
We're already helping our HVAC, plumbing, and electrical clients get ahead of this change.
If you'd rather focus on running your business than dealing with Google's constant changes, let's chat.
We'll make sure your Google Business Profile is not just verified, but fully optimized for maximum impact.
Talk soon,
Josh Crouch