Merge Google Business Profiles
You can merge Google Business Profiles when there are duplicate profiles for a business that operates from a single location on Google Maps.
Requirements for Merging Google Business Profiles
Two Google Business Profiles can only be merged if they represent the same business at the exact same address. Merging is allowed only if one profile is a duplicate of the other. If the addresses differ, the profiles cannot be merged.
Profiles for Different Locations Cannot Be Merged
Keep in mind, profiles for different store locations at different addresses cannot be merged. For example, if your business has two separate locations in the same city, their profiles must remain separate. See the screenshot below for clarification.
How to Merge Google Business Profiles: Method One
Merging duplicate Google Business Profiles is a great way to keep your business information accurate, consistent, and easier for customers to find. This first method involves marking a duplicate profile through Google Maps. Here are the simple steps;
Step 1: Open the Business Listing in Google Maps
Open the business listing in Google Maps that you believe is a duplicate of your primary profile. You’ll be marking this listing as a duplicate so it can be merged.
Step 2: Suggest an Edit
Click on the “Suggest an edit” button. This will open options for editing or marking the listing.
Step 3: Select “Close or Remove”
In the pop-up panel, select the “Close or remove” option. This allows you to indicate that this profile is a duplicate.
Step 4: Mark as Duplicate of Another Place
Choose the option “Duplicate of another place.” This lets Google know that this listing is an unintentional duplicate of your primary profile.
Step 5: Select the Correct Business Profile and Submit
Choose the main business profile that this listing duplicates, then click “Submit” to send your request. You’ll receive a notification that confirms your suggestion.
Step 6: Await Confirmation from Google Maps
After submitting, you will receive a pop-up notification, and shortly after, an email from Google Maps confirming that your edit has been received. Once your suggestion is accepted, you will receive a follow-up email confirming that the profiles have been merged
Step 7: Confirmation Email
Once your edit is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Maps confirming the profiles have been merged.
Conclusion
Merging duplicate Google Business Profiles is an important way to manage your business’s online presence. By following the steps in this guide, you can easily mark duplicate listings on Google Maps, get Google’s confirmation, and keep a single, clear profile for your business. This makes sure your information is accurate, reliable, and easy for customers to find on Google Maps.