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Google Business Profiles (how to show up on Google Maps)


Tom Beerley
Hospitable Hero
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I’m looking for advice from fellow hosts who have managed to set themselves up with a Google Business profile. Especially if you’ve got multiple STRs and have gotten them all to show up on Google Maps individually.

  • Did you set up a separate “business” for each location? Or is it kind of like Burger King, where there’s one master profile with numerous franchise locations?
  • Did Google give you much trouble in setting up a place that’s not a walk-in retail location?
  • What kind of verification did you need to do? In my initial attempt at setting up a first location, I’m being asked to submit a video that shows street signage and access to areas that are off-limits to the public.
  • Did it affect how your places show up on Google Vacation Rentals (positively or negatively)?
  • Can you give a link to your profile for me to study?