{"id":1925,"date":"2025-07-11T07:45:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T11:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/?p=1925"},"modified":"2025-07-12T10:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T14:56:12","slug":"how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit a Google Business Listing: A Contractor\u2019s Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Updating your storefront sign is easy\u2014you paint, replace a few bolts, and step back to admire the fresh look. <strong>Editing a Google <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-5IivfW-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Remember the good old days when you could hit a \u201cChat with a rep\u201d button inside Facebook Business Manager and a human being actually answered? In 2025, that feels like remembering pay phones. Today, if you run a business page and something breaks, the odds of getting real help from Facebook (now Meta) are close&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/facebook-offers-no-support-for-business-pages-the-reality-and-how-to-survive-it\/\">Business<\/a> listing<\/strong> follows the same principle: swap out old info, tighten a few settings, and watch the phones ring. This guide walks you through the entire process, demystifies every field, and shows contractors exactly where the hidden levers are that boost visibility and calls.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Why_Keeping_Your_Google_Business_Listing_Fresh_Matters\" >Why Keeping Your Google Business Listing Fresh Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#The_Three_Ways_to_Edit_Your_Listing\" >The Three Ways to Edit Your Listing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#1_In-Search_Editing_Desktop_or_Mobile_Browser\" >1. In-Search Editing (Desktop or Mobile Browser)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#2_Google_Maps_App_Mobile\" >2. Google Maps App (Mobile)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#3_Business_Profile_Manager_Dashboard\" >3. Business Profile Manager (Dashboard)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Field-by-Field_Playbook_What_to_Tweak_and_Why\" >Field-by-Field Playbook: What to Tweak and Why<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Core_Info_NAP_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_License_Plate%E2%80%9D\" >Core Info (NAP) \u2013 \u201cYour License Plate\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Categories_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_Trade_Badge%E2%80%9D\" >Categories \u2013 \u201cYour Trade Badge\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Hours_Special_Hours_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_Job-Site_Schedule%E2%80%9D\" >Hours &amp; Special Hours \u2013 \u201cYour Job-Site Schedule\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Services_Products_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_Digital_Catalog%E2%80%9D\" >Services &amp; Products \u2013 \u201cYour Digital Catalog\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Attributes_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_Trust_Seals%E2%80%9D\" >Attributes \u2013 \u201cYour Trust Seals\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Visual_Proof_Photos_Videos_and_the_New_%E2%80%9CWhats_Happening%E2%80%9D_Section\" >Visual Proof: Photos, Videos, and the New \u201cWhat\u2019s Happening\u201d Section<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Optimization_Tips_That_Move_the_Needle\" >Optimization Tips That Move the Needle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Use_Posts_Like_Mini_Blog_Updates\" >Use Posts Like Mini Blog Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Collect_and_Respond_to_Reviews\" >Collect and Respond to Reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Add_UTM_Tracking_to_Website_Links\" >Add UTM Tracking to Website Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Troubleshooting_Common_Snags\" >Troubleshooting Common Snags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Mini_Case_Study_Speedy_Plumbing_Drains\" >Mini Case Study: Speedy Plumbing &amp; Drains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Keep_Your_Listing_in_Top_Shape\" >Keep Your Listing in Top Shape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-edit-a-google-business-listing-a-contractors-step-by-step-guide\/#Ready_for_the_Next_Step\" >Ready for the Next Step?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Keeping_Your_Google_Business_Listing_Fresh_Matters\"><\/span>Why Keeping Your Google Business Listing Fresh Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>BrightLocal found that businesses with complete, up-to-date listings earn up to <strong>5\u00d7 more profile views<\/strong> than those with missing details.(<a title=\"How to Edit Your Google Business Profile - BrightLocal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/learn\/google-business-profile\/getting-started\/editing-google-business-profile\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">brightlocal.com<\/a>) Accurate hours, categories, and photos signal <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-tUA3vi-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Why LSAs Deserve a Spot in Your Toolbelt Google\u2019s Local Services Ads (LSAs) sit above every other search result\u2014even traditional PPC\u2014when a homeowner types \u201cfoundation repair near me.\u201d They\u2019re pay-per-lead, not pay-per-click, so you spend money only when a prospect actually calls, messages, or books. Studies show construction and home-service companies typically pay $25 to&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/what-is-construction-marketing-with-google-local-services-ads-a-2025-playbook-for-contractors-who-want-the-phone-to-ring\/\">trust<\/a> to both <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/double-down-on-your-google-business-profile\/\">Google<\/a> and homeowners. When your profile shines, you\u2019re more likely to land in the <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-BdRyuE-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Local search is the shortest path from someone\u2019s phone to your front door. According to Google\u2019s own data, \u201cnear me\u201d searches have grown every year since 2019, and roughly\u202ffour in five people who perform one visit a business within a day. If your Google\u202fBusiness\u202fProfile (GBP) isn\u2019t buttoned\u2011up, you\u2019re handing leads to the competitor down the&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-win-local-search-google-business-profile-tactics-that-actually-work-in-2025\/\">Local<\/a> Pack\u2014the map trio every customer clicks first.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Three_Ways_to_Edit_Your_Listing\"><\/span>The Three Ways to Edit Your Listing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google gives you multiple toolboxes. Choose the one that suits your crew:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Method<\/th>\n<th>Best For<\/th>\n<th>Where to Find It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>In-Search Editing (NMX)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Single locations, quick tweaks<\/td>\n<td>Google Search results page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Google Maps App<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>On-site updates from your phone<\/td>\n<td>iOS &amp; Android Maps &gt; <em>Business<\/em> tab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Business Profile Manager<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Bulk edits, historical data<\/td>\n<td>business.google.com\/dashboard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Primary keyword drop:<\/strong> If you\u2019re wondering <strong>how to edit a Google Business listing<\/strong> right inside <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-win-local-search-google-business-profile-tactics-that-actually-work-in-2025\/\">Google Search<\/a>, the New Merchant Experience (NMX) is the fastest route.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_In-Search_Editing_Desktop_or_Mobile_Browser\"><\/span>1. In-Search Editing (Desktop or Mobile Browser)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into the Gmail account tied to your business.<\/li>\n<li>Google your exact business name.<\/li>\n<li>In the knowledge panel, click <strong>\u201cEdit profile.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Update fields\u2014hours, phone, services\u2014and hit <strong>Save<\/strong>.(<a title=\"Edit your Business Profile - Google Help\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/3039617?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\">support.google.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Google_Maps_App_Mobile\"><\/span>2. Google Maps App (Mobile)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Google Maps and tap <strong>Business<\/strong> at the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Edit profile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Modify details and tap <strong>Save<\/strong>.(<a title=\"Edit your Business Profile - Google Help\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/3039617?hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\">support.google.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Business_Profile_Manager_Dashboard\"><\/span>3. Business Profile Manager (Dashboard)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ideal for multi-location <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/local-seo-for-roofers\/\">contractors<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit business.google.com.<\/li>\n<li>Check boxes next to multiple locations.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Edit<\/strong>, choose the field, and apply changes in bulk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Field-by-Field_Playbook_What_to_Tweak_and_Why\"><\/span>Field-by-Field Playbook: What to Tweak and Why<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Info_NAP_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_License_Plate%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Core Info (NAP) \u2013 \u201cYour License Plate\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your Name, Address, and Phone must match everywhere\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-seo-get-your-business-found-online-without-wasting-money\/\">website<\/a>, invoices, and <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-bWLdmm-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Why Facebook Still Owns the Jobsite With 3.06 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the bustling digital main street where your future clients already hang out. (backlinko.com) Even as new platforms pop up, its reach and targeting muscle make it the #1 channel for local contractors who need steady leads, not fleeting likes. Add in&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-do-construction-marketing-on-facebook-a-blueprint-for-leads-that-stick\/\">Facebook<\/a>. One wrong digit is like a mismatched VIN; Google\u2019s algorithm flags it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Categories_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_Trade_Badge%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Categories \u2013 \u201cYour Trade Badge\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pick one primary category (e.g., <em>Roofing <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-mxR16f-300x223.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Why Angi Should Be on Your Bid List Angi (formerly Angie\u2019s List + HomeAdvisor) is more than another lead farm\u2014it\u2019s a sprawling digital subdivision where homeowners actively look for pros to tackle real projects today. The platform now connects 200,000-plus contractors with more than 150 million homeowners across the U.S. (angi.com) Couple that reach with&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-do-construction-marketing-with-angi-turn-pay-per-lead-dollars-into-contract-winning-relationships\/\">Contractor<\/a><\/em>) and up to nine secondaries (<em>Gutter Cleaning Service<\/em>, <em>Siding Contractor<\/em>). Correct categories tell Google which search jobs you qualify for.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hours_Special_Hours_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_Job-Site_Schedule%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Hours &amp; Special Hours \u2013 \u201cYour Job-Site Schedule\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Update holiday hours in advance. Nothing tanks trust faster than a homeowner arriving at a locked door.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services_Products_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_Digital_Catalog%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Services &amp; Products \u2013 \u201cYour Digital Catalog\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>List each service separately: <em>Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement<\/em>, <em>Metal Roof Repair<\/em>, etc. Each entry acts as a mini keyword magnet\u2014handy secondary keyword: <strong>edit <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-glQ3NQ-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"You don\u2019t need to out-spend the national chains\u2014you just need to out-think them. Below are battle-tested digital marketing ideas built for contractors who want the phone ringing and the calendar full without drowning in guru jargon. Grab a fresh cup of coffee, settle in, and let\u2019s map out a plan that works in the real&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-digital-marketing-ideas-that-actually-win-jobs\/\">Google Business Profile<\/a> <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-cH0aaY-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Your contractor website isn\u2019t just a digital business card\u2014it\u2019s your hardest-working employee. It works 24\/7. It never takes a lunch break. And if it\u2019s built right, it can be your top source of leads, even while you&#039;re up on a ladder or behind the wheel of your truck. But here\u2019s the thing: most contractor websites&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/what-should-a-contractor-website-include-10-must-have-elements-to-build-trust-and-win-jobs\/\">services<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attributes_%E2%80%93_%E2%80%9CYour_Trust_Seals%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Attributes \u2013 \u201cYour Trust Seals\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Add <em>Veteran-owned<\/em>, <em>Women-owned<\/em>, or <em>Emergency service<\/em> badges if they apply. These show up directly in search and can tip a tight race in your favor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visual_Proof_Photos_Videos_and_the_New_%E2%80%9CWhats_Happening%E2%80%9D_Section\"><\/span>Visual Proof: Photos, Videos, and the New \u201cWhat\u2019s Happening\u201d Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google rewards fresh media. Upload job-site photos with geotags and descriptive file names like <strong>\u201ckitchen-remodel-dallas.jpg.\u201d<\/strong> Recent updates now let restaurants and bars showcase specials via a \u201cWhat\u2019s Happening\u201d carousel\u2014expect this feature to roll out to other categories soon.(<a title=\"Google will let restaurants highlight specials on their search profiles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/666672\/google-search-restaurant-profile-whats-happening?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">theverge.com<\/a>) Contractors can mimic the spirit: post weekly progress shots or time-lapse clips.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"how to edit a google business listing roofing photo\" src=\"https:\/\/chatgpt.com\/c\/686d58ff-7928-800a-b9b5-c57fd6eddf18#\" alt=\"Crew replacing a roof at sunset\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimization_Tips_That_Move_the_Needle\"><\/span>Optimization Tips That Move the Needle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Posts_Like_Mini_Blog_Updates\"><\/span>Use Posts Like Mini Blog Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Share safety checklists before storm season or quick videos of a deck install. Posts keep your listing active and feed fresh keywords\u2014<strong>update Google Business listing with posts<\/strong> is an easy win.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collect_and_Respond_to_Reviews\"><\/span>Collect and Respond to Reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aim for 10 new reviews per quarter. Thank every reviewer and address issues within 24 hours. Fast responses are a ranking factor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_UTM_Tracking_to_Website_Links\"><\/span>Add UTM Tracking to Website Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Label the primary <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-1DcPFG-300x284.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Choosing a website design partner shouldn\u2019t feel like rolling the dice on a blind bid. The right firm turns your online presence into a 24\/7 sales machine; the wrong one leaves you with a pricey digital pamphlet that no one reads. 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