Google Business Profile
Your free listing on Google Search and Maps: reviews, photos and calls.
Our verdict
Do this before you pay for anything else on this page. Use ChatGPT or Claude to draft review replies and service descriptions.
Best for: Every trade business
What it does
Google Business Profile is Google's free listing for local businesses on Search and Maps. Add your service area, photos, hours and services, and reply to reviews. For most tradies it's the biggest free source of local calls.
AI features
- See site for current AI features
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