Aug '25 • Sales & Marketing
Spamfighting 101: Beating Cheaters on Google Maps
- Click the 3 dots next to the business name
- Click Suggest an edit
- Select the field containing the incorrect information.
- Fake addresses: If they list a home as a public location, flag it. They’re not accepting customers there and Google Maps favors businesses with physical locations.
- Keyword stuffing: Check corporate records for your state (PA Corporation Search). If “Joe’s Plumbing” suddenly calls themselves “Best 24/7 Emergency Plumbing Near Me,” and that doesn't line up with reality, that's a violation. Suggest an edit to match the real business name.
- Business hours: A business is more likely to get calls when they're open. But a lot of companies will just list themselves as 24/7 and let after hours calls go to voicemail. You can flag their hours as "Don't know, but this is incorrect" to trigger Google to call and check their hours.
Unfortunately, some companies use software to lock their listings, so all suggested edits will be blocked. You can use Google’s Business Redressal Complaint Form with proof (screenshots, zoning, state filings) to convince Google to take action in accordance with their Guidelines. There are rules for every field; many of them do impact rankings.
👉 Spamfighting isn’t dirty. It’s leveling the playing field to make room for honest companies.
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Spamfighting 101: Beating Cheaters on Google Maps
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