GBP – No More Ways To Verify (not true!)

Ugh, Google, what..?!

I don’t know why Google tells people there are no more ways to verify a Google Business Profile when there is.

Here’s what happens.

1. You get the video verification option. You do everything they ask for and they reject it.
2. You do it again, pretty much the same way you did before because it was perfect.
3. It gets rejected again.
4. And again
5. And again…

Eventually it times out. Instead of a video upload form, you see:

“No more ways to Verify”

A dead end. Right?

No, actually there is a way to continue.

It’s well hidden, but pretty easy and straightforward when you know the steps.

Here’s the trick – it’s going to look like you’re going in a loop and not getting anywhere.

But follow this through and you’ll get there.

Start by collecting digital copies/scans of your evidence. Your evidence should include:

• Your trade license (if applies)
• Business license or LLC registration
• A recent utility bill with the address you’re verifying
• Pictures of your signage/branding/storefront (permanent signage is not required for a home-based business, but if you have a branded vehicle, brochures, business cards, include pictures of them)
• Pictures of your tools or equipment.
• If you’re a member of the BBB or have online profiles on a trade or other third party site (not social media that you created), make a list of those links to include as evidence.

Now, go to Google Business Profile support.

I know you’ve been there, I know you don’t want to go back. But that’s where this starts:

1. Under ‘How can we help?'” enter: “No more ways to verify” then click “next”
2. Select “no way to verify offered” then click “next step”
3. Click “next step” again. Don’t fall for their efforts to get you on another path.
4. Under the “contact options”, you should see a “Get help with Verification” button. I know… hang with me and keep going.
5. Make sure you are in the same Google account that owns/manages the profile, and click “confirm”
6. Select the business you are verifying and click “continue”
7. Then you will get a link that says “contact our support team” – again, you aren’t looping, keep going, click on that
8. You’ll get to a contact form. Select “My business is not verified”
9. Complete the form that appears. Upload your evidence (business license/LLC registration, utility bill, pictures). Briefly state your argument for verification in the text area and include your third-party links.

Submit the form and await their reply.

Hopefully you will soon hear that you’re verified.

But if not, I’m happy to help one-on-one.

As long as your business is legitimate and you have evidence of that, I should be able to get you verified.

In fact, if I take your case, I guarantee I will get you verified, or your money back.

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