About GBP Watch
GBP Watch is a free public tracker of changes to Google Business Profile, the listing that shows your business on Google Search and Maps. Google changes its rules, features and help pages often, usually without telling owners. We write each change up in plain English and tell you what to do.
It's run by Adam Marsh, who runs Localis, a local digital marketing agency.
How we work
- Every entry links to at least one source: Google's own help pages or blog, or a trusted industry reporter such as Search Engine Roundtable or Search Engine Land.
- We say when something is a test or only reported, rather than confirmed by Google.
- Dates are when the change was documented or reported.
Spotted a change or an error? Tell us via the sponsor/contact address below.
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One sponsor slot is shown on the changelog and every entry page. Ideal for tools and services that help local businesses.
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One short plain-English email when Google changes something that affects your listing. No spam.