# SEO.

> Plain English articles on showing up on Google for trade businesses, from your Google Business Profile to your reviews.

Source: https://b-sideprojects.com/shop-talk/seo/

Articles on showing up on Google, from your Google Business Profile to your reviews.

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_Drawing: A one-star Google review for Larkspur Plumbing from Darren K., three weeks old, saying he paid $385 for a drain call, the sink backed up two days later and nobody called him back. Under it, the owner's reply from two weeks ago apologises, says the tech went back on the 14th, found roots in the line with a camera and did not charge for the visit, signed Glenn._

SEO

### How to remove a Google review.

Google removes reviews that break its rules, and your reply handles the rest.

Updated October 27, 2026

Read it →

](https://b-sideprojects.com/shop-talk/seo/remove-bad-google-reviews/)

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### How to get more Google reviews.

Ask before the truck leaves the driveway, and send the link by text.

Updated October 27, 2026

_Drawing: A phone showing a text thread with Tri-City Heating at 4:52 pm. Marco texts Dana that her new furnace is in and the old one is gone, then asks for a Google review with a short review link. Dana replies that it is done and thanks him._

](https://b-sideprojects.com/shop-talk/seo/get-more-google-reviews/)[

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### Your Google Business Profile got suspended.

The rules trade businesses break on Google, and how to appeal a suspension.

Updated October 27, 2026

_Drawing: A Google Business Profile notice for Northgate Plumbing in Red Deer, marked suspended for showing a home address to customers. Below it, a checklist to have ready before appealing: address hidden and service area set, business registration, business licence, and a utility bill with the same name and address. At the bottom, a Submit appeal button._

](https://b-sideprojects.com/shop-talk/seo/google-business-profile-suspended/)[

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### How long SEO takes.

At least six to nine months, and here is what to watch while you wait.

Updated October 27, 2026

_Drawing: A Search Console style performance card for an HVAC shop in Lethbridge, January to October. Impressions climb every month, from 800 in January to 6,300 in October. Clicks sit between 12 and 16 a month until June, then rise to 96 by October. Totals: 32,800 impressions and 326 clicks._

](https://b-sideprojects.com/shop-talk/seo/how-long-does-seo-take/)

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