{"id":3473,"date":"2021-02-15T22:56:57","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T22:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/?p=3473"},"modified":"2022-09-07T02:43:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T02:43:53","slug":"how-to-hide-address-on-google-my-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/how-to-hide-address-on-google-my-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hide Address on Google My Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes, showing an address on a large public platform like Google may seem intimidating to some business owners who don\u2019t want to risk getting bombed by negative reviews or attracting the wrong crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As King of the Jungle, it\u2019s my job to give you everything you need to know about how to hide your address on <a href=\"\/category\/google-my-business\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Google My Business<\/a>. You can delete your address in an easy 7-step process that we\u2019ll get right into!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beware, though \u2013 hiding your address may do more harm than good. Stay tuned to the end of this guide to learn more about <em>Service Area Businesses<\/em> and the dangers of hiding your business address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Hide Your Address on Google My Business: Ask the Gorilla #23\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7h4wiOU-sBQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Hide Your Address on Google My Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log into Your Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/0XTBk2v5CdemLlum1Eaa-ryWvn0opwf5nNaNB1ITCInBYAcO6S2N9Apvsv0Lr1ihmLxt8sTydZrY-BYrInUbS9eu3TocoYgaYP4to1jAZc3__ezDpFVHk-yhLflZWasTpSUPsDzc\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tip from the Gorilla: Don\u2019t have a GMB profile yet to log into? Check out this blog to learn <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/claiming-google-my-business\/\"><strong>how to claim your business on Google My Business<\/strong><\/a><strong>, this guide on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/get-on-google-my-business-maps\/\"><strong>how to get your business listed on Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><strong>, or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.spp.io\/contact\/helpdesk?_ga=2.133394568.765525816.1613427042-488932520.1592577795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>contact us for expert help setting up your account<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Click the \u201cInfo\u201d Tab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/MCZf6blewDrs4cFIJVDVM7zKDHd1XJjYbDme4AksWk_OA4QGeg0XT_6oLEq5hiqAbQ1CMNZ2CkePufjFVKm1xVr3voQeIkPUwbw5Y4PT65fQFnvRwJSX1vIMmbry9h7gHPIrMKbx\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Click the Pencil \u201cEdit\u201d Button<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_UQeN-v9E9CWSpN15f8skw7AJEFw4BVvjAyCAkP09VJ1ZS8XOPqWHR9OJwL3_Gzc3j3BgGV0923kW0YEgHjJ1lZMcDdslB8nOH4B0A_06BECu-5c4rzfw_Go7M-2nOcwX8f4xv6Y\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Select \u201cClear Address\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/QKeRIIt8Utt3OTlPsl6yR8qZLSFlaQOKOtlLUszso2_mhY8UpLCCB6UO9EudiV8x9Lb7A2ibkagG-jQ_mhb8n0xVmxocnRnehMcJ8fmJgkAv6ezPQ-0e80E9soFJSiOkRinOpiTh\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Apply Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/E43FmVmM7496rkmqw8Lq-0pZys7eXyVyQn4q_GfW_PndIsNumrcZSCujsBeF6a2axNvNTvrQVHE7kim7wFNGaY0vw40CaEiFQcZYrc7bfGLoIjfoZkxAr6TnHbPg7wtXJRJz_7ob\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Confirm That Your Address was Removed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aAJgAlccUGOmnS4uCblyGTFpksjF-aslktG7Lmul-SQG6PrMsRQfYgmONbvKHFYwTyN2qM_sp3BWBHEsfJkCiIlASiTJuulr71rWvRVd0M84Sklu5FLXyUrNoqXwqEkajcRvr9XH\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does it Mean to Delete Your Address on Google My Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important factors to consider when hiding your business address on Google My Business is whether or not your organization is a <em>Service Area Business <\/em>or a <em>Hybrid Business.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/9157481?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;hl=en#:~:text=Service%2Darea%20business%3A%20A%20business,metropolitan%20area%20that%20they%20serve.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to Google<\/a>, a service area business is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA business that visits or delivers to customers directly, but doesn&#8217;t serve customers at its business address. For example, a plumber or cleaning service. Service-area businesses may create only one profile for the metropolitan area that they serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, Google defines a hybrid business as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA business that serves customers at its business address, and also directly visits or delivers to customers. For example, a restaurant that also delivers food. Hybrid businesses can show their storefront address, set their hours for when they&#8217;re staffed at that address, and designate a service area. If your business doesn\u2019t have permanent on-site signage, it&#8217;s not eligible as a storefront and should be listed as a service-area business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These two business types differ greatly from the brick-and-mortar businesses we\u2019re used to visiting in person. When you hide your business address on Google My Business, your organization will be grouped with service area and hybrid businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can cause problems when potential customers are looking for businesses like yours. While your profile will still appear, you will no longer show up for a majority of searches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, before you hide your business address, it\u2019s important to consider whether or not your business falls into these categories and whether hiding your address may do more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lost in the Jungle? Let the Gorilla Guide You Through<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help knowing exactly how to manage your Google My Business profile? Let the Gorilla step in to guide you to the top of the food chain. <a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/?utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=GMBG%20How%20to%20Edit%20My%20Business%20on%20Google#works\">Learn more about our easy onboarding process and simple management package.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, showing an address on a large public platform like Google may seem intimidating to some business owners who don\u2019t want to risk getting bombed &#8230; <a title=\"How to Hide Address on Google My Business\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/how-to-hide-address-on-google-my-business\/\" aria-label=\"More on How to Hide Address on Google My Business\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3474,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3473"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3473"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3473\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4614,"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3473\/revisions\/4614"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}