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Why Google Suspends Law Firm Map Listings

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Criminal Defense Marketing Podcast · Episode 04

Why Google Suspends Your Map Listing

With James, owner of SBD Marketing

Why Listings Get Suspended

Five Rules

Rules
Changed
No
Mailboxes
Virtual
Rules
Video
Check
Real
Lease
Hourglass on a wooden desk 01

Google Shifted Priority

  • Postcards used to work
  • Rules tightened recently
  • Real businesses only
Row of locked metal mailboxes 02

Drop the Mailbox

  • Box addresses are banned
  • Store fronts get caught
  • Suspension erases your reviews
Receptionist at a front desk holding a tablet 03

Staff the Virtual Office

  • Allowed under strict conditions
  • Staffed during listed hours
  • Permanent signage required
Person recording video on a smartphone 04

Pass the Video Check

  • Street signs, then signage
  • Prove workspace access
  • Lease or utility bill
Hand signing a contract with a pen 05

Sign a Real Lease

  • Small suite works fine
  • Commercial lease required
  • Staff it if virtual
Attorney meeting with two clients in a law office
What You Actually Need

Prove You Are Real

Rules Changed No Mailboxes Virtual Rules Video Check Real Lease
That's Verification

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The rules, in full.

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