What is a Google Business Profile and is it the same as a website?
A Google Business Profile is your free listing on Google Search and Maps — showing your name, hours, phone, reviews, and location — but it isn’t a website. The profile helps people find you; a website is where they learn more, explore your services, and take action. Think of the profile as your entry in Google’s directory and the website as your own space you fully control. They do different jobs, and together they cover both being found and being chosen.
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