Google rolls out new Business Profile verification requirement for service-area businesses

Google said service-area businesses on Google Business Profile must complete video verification to keep their listings visible in the local pack. Officials said the change follows months of public comment and will be reviewed again next year, according to the statement released Friday morning [1].

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1. fixture.test · Google rolls out new Business Profile verification requirement for service-area businesses Sep 9, 2026

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