Google Business Profile: Optimization

Google Business Profile: Optimization

Your Google Business Profile (GBP) — formerly known as Google My Business — is often the first thing a potential customer sees. We handle the complete setup, claiming, and monthly optimization so your business shows up strong, accurate, and ready to convert.

  • Business name, address, hours & category confirmed
  • Logo, cover photo, up to 5 photos & 5 videos added
  • Already claimed by someone else? We handle the transfer
  • Monthly updates + 1 post per month included
HoopJumper Google Business Profile optimization dashboard showing completed profile setup with photos, hours, and business details
Explainer graphic showing what Google Business Profile is and how it appears in Google Search and Maps for local businesses

What Is Google Business Profile?

A Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is a free listing that appears when someone searches for your business or a business like yours on Google Search and Maps. When optimized correctly, it helps customers find you, trust you, and contact you — without them ever visiting your website.

We handle the complete setup and monthly optimization so your business shows up strong, accurate, and ready to convert.

Happy small business owner at her desk after her Google Business Profile was optimized by HoopJumper resulting in more local search visibility and customer calls

5 Benefits of an Optimized Google Business Profile

An active, verified GBP is your most visible storefront on the internet — and it’s free real estate right below paid ads.

01

Get Found Where Customers Look

Businesses in Google's Local Three-Pack receive up to a 700% boost in potential clicks. An optimized listing dramatically improves your local SEO visibility.

02

Engage Your Customers

Posts, messaging, and promotions keep customers informed and interacting with your business. Actively managed listings get up to 5× more reviews and increase purchase opportunities by 80%.

03

Respond to Reviews

Customers are 50% more likely to purchase from a business that responds to reviews. It shows you care — and it builds trust at scale.

04

Gain Insight

Google owns 90% of mobile search. GBP insights show you exactly how customers are finding your business, helping you sharpen your marketing strategy.

05

Provide Key Info Fast

Hours, location, and busy times help customers decide in seconds. With 76% of local searchers visiting a business within 24 hours, every detail counts.

The Process

What to Expect, Step by Step​

Once you purchase, our Listing Fulfillment team takes over. Here's how the process works from start to finish.

GBP Fulfillment Form
Step 1 of 3 — Business Info
Business Name
Sunset Dental Studio
Business Address
4820 Maple Ave, Austin TX 78745
Phone Number
(512) 884-2200
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM...
2 fields remaining

Submit Your Form​

Fill out the fulfillment form with your business details. Our team receives it and begins the verification process within 48 hours.

Missing info delays the process — complete it fully to keep things moving.

Verification Initiated ​

Google verifies your listing via one or more methods:

  • Phone call or text with a PIN
  • Physical postcard (most common — up to 2 weeks)
  • Email to your domain address
  • Video verification (for new claims)

Google Verification

Choose Verification Method
Google will verify your business via one of the options below

📱
Phone / Text Message
PIN sent to (512) 884-2200

Active

✉️
Postcard by Mail
Delivered in 5–14 business days

📧
Domain Email
admin@sunsetdental.com

🎥
Video Verification
May be required for new claims

GBP Profile — Optimized

Sunset Dental Studio
Dentist · Austin, TX · Open Now
★★★★★
4.9 · 142 reviews

Profile Completion

Business name, address & phone verified

Logo & cover photo uploaded

5 photos + 3 videos added

Hours, website & category confirmed

Highlights & amenities added

Profile strength100%

Listing claimed & fully optimized

Listing Claimed & Optimized​

Once verified, we fully populate your profile:

  • Name, address, phone, website, hours & category
  • Logo + cover photo uploaded
  • Up to 5 photos and 5 videos added
  • Highlights, amenities & attributes added

Confirmation Email Sent​

Once claimed and optimized, you'll receive a confirmation email within 2 business days. Monthly service begins from here.

Inbox — listings@yourdigitalagents.com

Inbox

1 new message

From: HoopJumper Listings Team <listings@yourdigitalagents.com>
🎉 Your GBP Listing Is Live — Sunset Dental Studio

Hi there,

Great news! Your Google Business Profile for Sunset Dental Studio has been successfully claimed and fully optimized.

BusinessSunset Dental Studio
StatusLive
Monthly serviceActive

Monthly updates & posting begin this month

Ongoing management

What's Included Every Month​

This isn't a one-time setup. Our team actively manages your listing each month to keep it accurate, visible, and working for you.

Monthly Updates

We log into your GBP listing once per month to verify all information is current and accurate. We'll manage any edits you send us, upload new photos or videos you provide, and handle any listing suspensions that arise.

  • Name, address, phone, website, hours & category
  • Logo + cover photo uploaded
  • Up to 5 photos and 5 videos added

Monthly Content Post

One service-based post goes live on your listing per month, appearing in Google search results and promoting your services with a clear call to action.

  • Content sourced from your business website
  • Images from your site or a stock library
  • CTA: Book, Order Online, Learn More, Sign Up, or Call Now
  • You can provide your own images or copy

Ownership Transfer Status

Sunset Dental Studio

Transfer Active

Listing Already Claimed
Transfer process initiated on your behalf

Completed

Request Ownership Submitted
Google notified the current owner

Submitted

Response Window Open
No response = listing becomes claimable again

In Progress

4
Denied? We Escalate to Google
Direct escalation to Google Support

Pending

5
Transferred & Fully Optimized
Profile claimed, completed & confirmed by email

Pending

Timeline varies. We cannot guarantee ownership in all cases — but we'll exhaust every option.

Listing Already Claimed by Someone Else?​

Don't worry — we can still help. Whether it was claimed by a past employee, an old agency, or an unknown party, we manage the full ownership transfer process on your behalf.

  • We submit a Request Ownership form with Google on your behalf
  • The current owner has a short window to respond — no response means the listing becomes claimable again
  • If denied, we escalate directly to Google Support
  • If a suspension is involved, we work to reinstate the listing

eligibility

Is My Business Eligible?​

GBP is designed for businesses that serve customers in person — from a storefront or within a service area.

Businesses We Can Claim

  • Brick-and-mortar storefronts open to the public
  • Service-area businesses (plumbers, cleaners, contractors, etc.)
  • Existing listings that need re-verification or reinstatement
  • Multi-location businesses (10+ locations)

Not Eligible for GBP

  • Online-only or ecommerce businesses
  • Rental or for-sale properties (vacation homes, vacant units)
  • Lead generation companies, brands, or organizations
  • Businesses not yet open to customers

Ready to Own Your Google Presence? Let our team handle everything. You focus on your business — we handle Google.