Getting calls about verifying your Google Business Profile? 🚨 DON'T fall for the scams! This video reveals the latest Google verification scams and debunks common voice search myths, so you can protect your business and stay ahead.

Scammers are getting smarter—targeting businesses with fake Google verification requests and misleading claims about voice search. In this episode, Rob and Dean from Simply Be Found break down exactly how to:

✅ Spot and avoid common Google Business Profile verification scams

✅ Verify your Google listing the correct and safe way

✅ Separate fact from fiction in voice search SEO

✅ Understand "Answer Engine Optimization" (AEO) and its impact on local search

✅ Improve your local SEO with accurate business listings

👇 Have you received a suspicious call about Google verification? Share your experience in the comments! Let’s help other business owners stay safe!

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Chapters:

0:00 – Intro: The Growing Threat of Google Business Scams

1:15 – Why Voice Search Still Matters for Local Businesses

3:30 – 🚩 RED FLAGS: Identifying Google Business Profile Scams

6:45 – ✅ The RIGHT Way to Verify Your Google Business Profile (Step-by-Step)

9:50 – What is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) & Why It Matters

14:20 – Organic SEO vs. Paid Ads: Which is Best for Your Business?

19:00 – Accurate Listings & AI Search: Why It’s Crucial for SEO

24:30 – 📅 Seasonal Business Strategies: Why You Should Start Early

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