In addition, it appears that the semi-new attribute for default messaging (I forget exactly what it was called now) in Edit Profile settings is now gone. (not to be confused with the "Chat" feature, which is still there)
🆕 Some things have changed with Google Business Profiles. Here’s your UPDATED 2026 WEEKLY CHECKLIST.
DO THESE 6 THINGS weekly and your Google Business Profile will ✅rank better, ✅attract more attention, and ✅get more leads...
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https://t.co/vK8F47WaQl
You can now get performance data for your Google Business Profile directly in Gemini and chat with Gemini about it!
Unfortunately for me, it is only available for Google Accounts that only manage one Google Business Profile. 😒
No time to dilly dally with messages in Local Services Ads.
And make sure your response will stand out and convert over the rest.
You could also turn off the message option in your LSA settings, but then you might miss out on potential business.
Check your VERIFICATION status (and contact support about it)...
https://t.co/8SNzpeUhxG
Request additional review of a denied SUSPENSION appeal...
https://t.co/zsAnrKwHmX
Last couple days to tell Google [and potential clients] that you're open on Labor Day.
On Labor Day [and other holidays], you will either show as 🟢 green "Open", or 🔴 red "Hours may vary today".
And obviously a searcher is going to call the business that is definitely open.
New Accessibility Attribute to answer (if you are showing a physical address on your profile).
And if you got an email from Google with subject line "Make sure your business information is up to date", this might be why.