Google Business Profile Addresses: What Handymen and Home Service Businesses Need to Know

Should your handyman or home service business show its address on Google? In this episode, Coby McManaman and SEO expert Jason Call unpack how Google Business Profile address settings work, and how the right setup can help protect your profile and support your local visibility. They discuss when a home address may be used for verification, why service-area businesses often hide their address from the public, and how a public map pin differs from the address Google uses to verify a business. They also cover the risks of changing an address, the importance of serving customers from a legitimate location, and why shortcuts like P.O. boxes may not meet Google’s requirements.In this episode, you’ll learn: When to show or hide your business address How Google’s verification address differs from a public map pin What to consider before changing your profile address Why a real, legitimate business location matters How address choices may affect your ability to serve and rank in your market If you’re a handyman, contractor, or home service business owner who relies on Google for local leads, this conversation can help you make a more informed decision before updating your profile. 👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/ 👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/... 👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community:   / homeherocommunity   👉Test the AI Receptionist: https://handymanmarketingpros.com/ser... New episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.