# Google Business Profile optimization (GMB) for New Hampshire businesses

> Google Business Profile optimization, still often called GMB, sets up and manages the listing that appears in Google Maps and the local map pack. We choose the right primary and secondary categories, complete services and attributes, add real photos and posts, build a review routine, and keep every detail consistent with your website.

For a local business, the profile is often seen more than the website. It deserves weekly attention, not a one-time setup.

## Why it matters now
Your profile feeds the map pack, Google Maps, AI Overviews and AI Mode for local questions. Wrong categories, a stale address or no recent reviews quietly push you below competitors.

## What is included
- Primary and secondary category selection
- Services, products, attributes and service areas
- Photo plan with real team and job photos
- Weekly posts tied to your website content
- Review request routine and response templates
- Suspension prevention and edit monitoring

## How we do it
1. **Audit.** Compare your profile with the top three competitors in your town.
2. **Fix.** Correct categories, NAP, hours and service areas.
3. **Fill.** Add services, photos, products and posts.
4. **Manage.** Post, respond and monitor edits every week.

## Deliverables
- Profile audit
- Optimized profile
- Posting calendar
- Monthly map ranking report

## Who it is for
- Service-area businesses such as roofers, plumbers and cleaners
- Storefronts, restaurants and clinics
- Businesses that moved or changed phone numbers

## Frequently asked questions
### Can a service-area business hide its address?

Yes. Businesses that serve customers at their location can hide the address and list service areas instead. We set it up to follow Google's guidelines.

### How many categories should we choose?

One primary category that matches your main service, plus relevant secondary categories. The primary category has the most influence, so we choose it carefully.

## Related
- [Reviews & Reputation Management](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/local-seo/reviews-reputation/)
- [Map Pack Rank Tracking](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/local-seo/map-rank-tracking/)
- [Citations & Listings Management](https://sproutgrowthengine.com/services/local-seo/local-citations/)

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