Hard suspension

Ineligible business model

Google requires a real-world business that interacts with customers face-to-face — either at a location or at the customer's address.

Signals you're hit by this

  • Online-only business with no physical service location.
  • Business is a lead-generation site or affiliate model.

Remediation

  1. If you have any in-person service, document it (photos, contracts, vehicle decals) and appeal.
  2. Pure online-only businesses are not eligible for a GBP listing.

Prevention

  • Don't list e-commerce-only brands, SaaS products, or affiliate sites.

Other suspension reasons

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