{"id":692,"date":"2024-01-10T06:26:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T06:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/?p=692"},"modified":"2024-01-10T06:26:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T06:26:17","slug":"google-business-profile-websites-shutting-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/google-business-profile-websites-shutting-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Business Profile Websites Shutting Down &#8211; Solution Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Google announced that it would remove the websites made with its Business Profile feature<\/strong>, which allowed small businesses to create simple websites from their profile information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have one of those <strong>Google Business Profile Websites Shutting Down &#8211; Please read further down carefully!<\/strong> Thankfully I do not have a Business Profile Website as I have a <strong>professionally created website<\/strong> by myself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the email Google is sending those who have websites built using the Google Business Profile website builder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/14368911?hl=en\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Business-Profile-Websites-Shutting-Down.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Business-Profile-Websites-Shutting-Down.webp 723w, https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Google-Business-Profile-Websites-Shutting-Down-300x254.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Small businesses are an essential part of the online ecosystem, and we are committed to building products every day to help them grow and thrive,&#8221; a Google spokesperson told us. &#8220;Due to low engagement, we are winding down websites made with Business Profiles, which previously created basic, templated websites based on Business Profile information. Small business owners will continue to have access to Business Profiles, as well as ads landing pages if they don\u2019t maintain a website, and other resources to connect with potential customers online,&#8221; <\/strong>Google added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google has this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/14368911?hl=en\">help document<\/a>&nbsp;with some tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domains that end with business.site and negocio.site will be removed from the website field on your Business Profile in March. We recommend that you update your Google Business Profile to point to a new website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other than that, your Business Profile won\u2019t be affected. When customers visit your website made with Google Business Profile, they\u2019ll be redirected to your Business Profile instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don\u2019t have a website made with a Google Business Profile, the changes discussed in this article won\u2019t affect you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/google-business-profile-websites-shutting-down\/#Redirects_and_Dead_Pages\" >Redirects and Dead Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/google-business-profile-websites-shutting-down\/#Recommendations_and_Reactions\" >Recommendations and Reactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/google-business-profile-websites-shutting-down\/#Google_Business_Profile_Websites_Shutting_Down_%E2%80%93_Whats_Next\" >Google Business Profile Websites Shutting Down &#8211; What&#8217;s Next?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Redirects_and_Dead_Pages\"><\/span>Redirects and Dead Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from <strong>March 1, 2024<\/strong>, customers who visit these websites will be redirected to the Business Profiles of the businesses. This redirect will last until <strong>June 10, 2024<\/strong>, after which the websites will show as unavailable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommendations_and_Reactions\"><\/span>Recommendations and Reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google recommends that businesses update their Business Profile to point to a new website.<\/strong> The announcement has sparked mixed reactions from SEOs and webmasters, some of whom see this as a loss of a useful feature, while others see it as a way to eliminate spam and encourage ownership of websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Business_Profile_Websites_Shutting_Down_%E2%80%93_Whats_Next\"><\/span>Google Business Profile Websites Shutting Down &#8211; What&#8217;s Next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that many small businesses will lose their online presence and potential customers. If you are one of those affected by this decision, you may be wondering what to do next. <strong>How can you rebuild your website and keep your business running?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s where <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designersham.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.designersham.com\">freelance web designer in Dubai &#8211; Sham Shihab<\/a><\/strong> can help. I am a professional web designer who can create stunning and functional websites for any type of business. <strong>I have experience in designing websites for various industries, such as hospitality, education, e-commerce, and more.<\/strong> I can help you create a website that reflects your brand identity, showcases your products or services, and attracts more customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can help you rebuild your website from scratch or use your existing content and images to create a new website. <strong>I can also help you with domain registration, hosting, SEO, and maintenance.<\/strong> I offer affordable and flexible packages that suit your budget and needs. I work with you closely to understand your vision and goals and deliver a website that exceeds your expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t let Google&#8217;s decision affect your business. <strong>Contact Sham Shihab<\/strong> today and get a free quote for your website project. You can visit my portfolio at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designersham.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.designersham.com\">www.designersham.com<\/a> or email me at <a href=\"mailto:info@designersham.com\">info@designersham.com<\/a>. I will be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sham Shihab is a<strong> freelance web designer in Dubai<\/strong> you need to rebuild your website and grow your business Locally or Internationally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google announced that it would remove the websites made with its Business Profile feature, which allowed small businesses to create simple websites from their profile [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-692","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","bwp-masonry-item","bwp-col-3","bwp-post-has-title"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=692"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":706,"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/692\/revisions\/706"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/designersham.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}