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Why Legitimate Google Business Profiles Are Still Getting Suspended in 2026

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Why Legitimate Google Business Profiles Are Still Getting Suspended in 2026

Three GBP enforcement waves since April 2026 have caught legitimate profiles alongside spam. Here is what is triggering the flags and how to recover.

Kelly Goh

Jun 26, 2026 · 8 min read

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GBP Primary Category: The Audit That Moves Rank

Primary category is the biggest optimizable signal in Google’s local ranking. Here’s how to audit a GBP profile’s category and fix what’s costing it rank.

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