SophieN

SophieN

Content & GBP Specialist

The Person Keeping Google Honest and Our English Clean Sophie joined GMBapi.com in 2022 and quickly became our resident Google Business Profile authority, content lead, and, as the team puts it, our official “English-language firewall.” She possesses a rare combination: she understands the chaotic inner workings of Google, and she can explain them in plain English. When she is not untangling Google's latest updates or volunteering as a Google Product Expert, you will find her scaling rockfaces. It turns out that route-finding on a cliff and navigating local search require the same skill: carefully analysing a messy situation before making your move. Approach Sophie's writing skips the fluff. She writes for busy people who do not care about algorithm jargon; they simply want to know what broke, how to fix it, and why it matters. Whether she is writing about Google profile optimisation, review strategies, the latest Google update, or the puzzle of managing profiles at scale, her rule is simple: make it accurate, keep it direct, and make it useful. Connect Google Product Expert: View Sophie's Google Product Expert profile

All articles by SophieN

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Automate Your Local SEO: How to connect GMBapi.com to Zapier and n8n

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Google’s New Moderation Layer: Review Reply Status & The Arrival of Review Media

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The Google Business Profile Suspension Manual: Recovery & Risk Mitigation

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The Evolution of Local Search: Comparing Whitespark’s 2023 and 2026 Ranking Factors

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Noticed a sharp drop in Google Business Profile impressions around June 25? You’re not alone.

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How to Post on Google Business Profile in 2025: Best Practices & Pro Tips

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Google’s March 2025 Core Update: What It Means for Local SEO

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Google’s March 2025 Core Update: What It Means for Local SEO

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From Wheelchair Access to WiFi: The World of GBP Attributes

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Google Merchant Center Next: What’s New for Retailers in 2024

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How Google’s November 2024 Core Update Impacts Multi-Location Businesses

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Nov 13, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Google Local Search Ranking Factors

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How to Claim a Business on Google

Sep 12, 2024

How to Claim a Business on Google

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Jul 31, 2024

Local business schema markup for multiple locations

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How to Remove Photos from Google Business

Jul 5, 2024

How to Remove Photos from Google Business?

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How to Change Business Hours on Google

Jun 26, 2024

How to Change Business Hours on Google?

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How to Get a Google Review Removed

Jun 17, 2024

How to Get a Google Review Removed?

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How to Respond to a Google Review

Jun 10, 2024

How to Respond to a Google Review?

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How to Add Your Business to Google?

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Jan 13, 2023

Apple rolls out Business Connect

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Aug 22, 2022

Optimising Google Business Profiles for hotels with new features

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