{"id":2900,"date":"2024-11-30T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-30T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/?p=2900"},"modified":"2025-01-23T11:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T11:41:05","slug":"how-to-delete-an-old-google-business-profile-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/en_gb\/2024\/11\/30\/how-to-delete-an-old-google-business-profile-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete an Old Google Business Profile: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n  .wpj-jtoc.--jtoc-theme-original-dark {\r\n      --jtoc-numeration-suffix: \". \";    }<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"wpj-jtoc\" class=\"wpj-jtoc wpj-jtoc--main --jtoc-the-content --jtoc-theme-original-dark --jtoc-title-align-left --jtoc-toggle-icon --jtoc-toggle-position-right --jtoc-toggle-1 --jtoc-has-numeration --jtoc-header-as-toggle --jtoc-has-custom-styles --jtoc-is-folded --jtoc-animate\" >\r\n  <!-- TOC -->\r\n  <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toc\" >\r\n              <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--header\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--header-main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--title\">\r\n                        <span class=\"wpj-jtoc--title-label\">Table of contents<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle-wrap\">\r\n                                                          <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle-box\">\r\n                  <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle\"><\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                          <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--body\">\r\n            <nav class=\"wpj-jtoc--nav\">\r\n        <ol class=\"wpj-jtoc--items\"><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#reasons-for-removing-an-old-google-business-profile\" title=\"Reasons for Removing an Old Google Business Profile\" data-numeration=\"1\" >Reasons for Removing an Old Google Business Profile<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#step-by-step-process-of-removing-an-old-google-business-profile\" title=\"Step-by-Step Process of Removing an Old Google Business Profile\" data-numeration=\"2\" >Step-by-Step Process of Removing an Old Google Business Profile<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#step-1-sign-in-to-google-business-profile-manager\" title=\"Step 1: Sign In to Google Business Profile Manager\" data-numeration=\"3\" >Step 1: Sign In to Google Business Profile Manager<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#step-2-choose-the-right-profile\" title=\"Step 2: Choose the Right Profile\" data-numeration=\"4\" >Step 2: Choose the Right Profile<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#step-3-go-to-business-information\" title=\"Step 3: Go to Business Information\" data-numeration=\"5\" >Step 3: Go to Business Information<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#step-4-take-off-business-profile\" title=\"Step 4: Take off Business Profile\" data-numeration=\"6\" >Step 4: Take off Business Profile<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#step-5-choose-the-right-option-for-you\" title=\"Step 5: Choose the Right Option for You\" data-numeration=\"7\" >Step 5: Choose the Right Option for You<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#step-6-confirm-your-action\" title=\"Step 6: Confirm Your Action\" data-numeration=\"8\" >Step 6: Confirm Your Action<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#things-to-note\" title=\"Things to Note\" data-numeration=\"9\" >Things to Note<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#alternative-to-delete-mark-as-permanently-closed\" title=\"Alternative to Delete: Mark as Permanently Closed\" data-numeration=\"10\" >Alternative to Delete: Mark as Permanently Closed<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#what-happens-after-deletion\" title=\"What Happens After Deletion?\" data-numeration=\"11\" >What Happens After Deletion?<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#troubleshooting-common-issues\" title=\"Troubleshooting Common Issues\" data-numeration=\"12\" >Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#best-practices\" title=\"Best Practices\" data-numeration=\"13\" >Best Practices<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\" data-numeration=\"14\" >Conclusion<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#contact-info\" title=\"Contact Info:\" data-numeration=\"15\" >Contact Info:<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><\/ol>      <\/nav>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing your online presence is important in today&rsquo;s businesses. One is frequently required to delete the old or duplicate listing of <a href=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/en_gb\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/\">Google My Business<\/a>, now known as a Google Business Profile. This guide will walk you through deleting an old Google Business Profile and keeping your online information updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"reasons-for-removing-an-old-google-business-profile\">Reasons for Removing an Old Google Business Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before proceeding with the process, here is a quick rundown of the reasons you may want to remove an old profile:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business is closed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate listings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebranding\/relocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merger\/ acquisition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"step-by-step-process-of-removing-an-old-google-business-profile\">Step-by-Step Process of Removing an Old Google Business Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"step-1-sign-in-to-google-business-profile-manager\">Step 1: Sign In to Google Business Profile Manager<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to business.google.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign in using a Google account for your business profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"step-2-choose-the-right-profile\">Step 2: Choose the Right Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have several locations, click to choose the profile you want to remove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"step-3-go-to-business-information\">Step 3: Go to Business Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &ldquo;Info&rdquo; on the left-hand menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll to the bottom of the page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"step-4-take-off-business-profile\">Step 4: Take off Business Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &ldquo;Remove Business Profile&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &ldquo;Close or remove this business&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"step-5-choose-the-right-option-for-you\">Step 5: Choose the Right Option for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will now be presented with two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&ldquo;Permanently close this business&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&ldquo;Remove this listing from Google&rdquo;<br>Pick whichever suits you best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"step-6-confirm-your-action\">Step 6: Confirm Your Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the wizard to confirm this is indeed your intention. Google might ask for additional information just to double-check this is really your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"things-to-note\">Things to Note<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Permanent<\/strong>: The profile cannot be recovered once deleted, so it is advisable to be sure before this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification<\/strong>: Google may request additional steps to verify that one has valid authority to delete the profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waiting Period<\/strong>: It will take some days for changes to actually show on all Google services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"alternative-to-delete-mark-as-permanently-closed\">Alternative to Delete: Mark as Permanently Closed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you still want to keep the history of the profile, but show that this business is no longer in operation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow steps 1-3 above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instead of removing, select &ldquo;Mark as permanently closed&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The profile will remain active and visible, but it will show as closed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"what-happens-after-deletion\">What Happens After Deletion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The profile will no longer be visible on Google Search or <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/85SeCbehUk56knUdA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/85SeCbehUk56knUdA\">Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reviews and photos related to that profile will be removed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any active campaigns that you might have running in Google Ads for this location will be affected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"troubleshooting-common-issues\">Troubleshooting Common Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Can&rsquo;t remove<\/strong>: Make sure you have owner or manager access to the profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting error message<\/strong>: Check internet and try again later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profile re-appears<\/strong>: If after going through deletion, the profile shows up again, call Google Support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"best-practices\">Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let your customers know that you are closing or changing before you remove it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update other online listings or directories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save in a record for future reference information regarding the Google Business Profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To delete an old Google Business Profile, this is relatively easy in case you follow the steps. Remember, while performing this function, to consider the implications very seriously, as this is permanent. This will guarantee that online presence on your business is correct and that prospective customers will be able to find the right information about your company.For businesses wanting to manage their online reputation at scale, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/en_gb\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/\">Wooflo Pro<\/a>. Provide your business data in one place and always keep it accurate and up-to-date on the web with comprehensive tools for managing your Google Business Profile and other online listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"contact-info\"><strong>Contact Info:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@wooflo.pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@wooflo.pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: +33751209253<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/85SeCbehUk56knUdA\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/85SeCbehUk56knUdA\">71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, UK<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/en_gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wooflo.pro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Managing your online presence is important in today&#8217;s businesses. 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