Walk away from anyone who offers fake or bought reviews, hundreds of directory links, guaranteed number one rankings, a Google Business Profile in their own name, or reports that only show rankings. Those tactics break Google’s rules, can breach UK consumer law, and can get your listing suspended.
Fake reviews are illegal to buy or publish in the UK, and Google removes them and can restrict the profile that received them.
Bulk citations on low-quality directories add nothing and leave a trail of inconsistent details to clean up.
Keyword stuffing your business name on Google Business Profile, for example “Plumber Leeds Emergency 24hr”, breaks Google’s guidelines and is one of the most common reasons for suspension.
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