Google Business Profile
How to Optimise Your Google Business Profile
Practical ways to get more from your Google Business Profile: the right categories, complete details, better photos, services, updates and reviews — in the order that matters most.
By uTapiT Team · How-to · 23 September 2026 · 6 min read
Key takeaways
- Start with accuracy: the right primary category, correct hours and contact details.
- Complete every relevant section — services, attributes, description, photos.
- Keep it active with updates, fresh photos and replies to reviews.
- A steady flow of genuine reviews is one of the most visible improvements.
Most Business Profiles are set up once and forgotten. A little regular attention makes yours more useful to customers — and gives Google more accurate information to work with.
1. Get the category right
Your primary category tells Google what you are. Choose the most specific one that fits your main business (“South Indian restaurant” rather than just “Restaurant”, if it applies). Add secondary categories only for things you genuinely offer.
2. Make every detail accurate
- Hours, including special hours for festivals and holidays.
- A phone number that's answered.
- Your website or booking link.
- Address or service area that matches reality.
3. Fill in services, products and attributes
List the services or products you offer, with short descriptions and prices where useful. Add attributes that apply — accessibility, parking, delivery, payment options. These help customers decide and help Google match you to specific searches.
4. Write a plain, useful description
Describe what you offer, who it's for and what makes you different, in plain language. No links, no phone numbers and no claims like “No. 1 in town”.
5. Add real photos regularly
Show the outside (so people can find you), the inside, your products and your team. Add new photos every so often, especially after changes.
6. Post updates
Use updates for offers, events, new items or holiday hours. They show customers the business is active.
7. Build and answer reviews
Ask every customer for an honest review, make it easy, and reply to reviews. Google recommends responding to reviews, and customers read your replies.
Use the optimisation checklistFrequently asked questions
- How often should I update my Business Profile?
- Check it monthly, update hours before holidays, and add photos or updates whenever something changes. Small, regular updates keep it accurate and current.
- Should I add keywords to my business name?
- No. Use your real-world business name only. Adding keywords breaks Google's guidelines and can get the profile suspended.
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