Google Business ProfileThe free Google-managed listing that shows your business name, category, photos, reviews, and contact details in Google Maps and local search results.Local map packThe block of three business listings that appears near the top of Google results for local queries. It drives a large share of calls to home service businesses.Primary categoryThe single most important category field on your Google Business Profile. It is the strongest signal for which searches you appear in and must match your main trade precisely.Service areaThe geographic zones you configure on your profile to indicate where you work. Essential for Dallas contractors who serve customers at their homes across multiple suburbs.NAP consistencyThe alignment of your business name, address, and phone number across your website and all directories. Inconsistencies undermine Google's confidence in your profile.Profile activity signalsActions such as posting updates, uploading photos, and responding to reviews that indicate to Google the profile is actively managed and the business is open, boosting local pack position.