# How to get your business on Google Maps in Iraq: a Google Business Profile guide

> To appear on Google Maps, create a Google Business Profile under your real business name, choose the most precise category, enter address and phone exactly as on your website, add hours, photos and services, then verify. After that, ask real customers for reviews, reply to them, and update the profile regularly.

Source: https://www.al-arjan.com/en/blog/google-business-profile-iraq · العربية: https://www.al-arjan.com/ar/blog/google-business-profile-iraq.md

Author: [AUTHOR_NAME] — 2026-09-26

## Setting it up right from the start

- The name as on your sign and registration, no keyword stuffing
- The most precise primary category
- Address and phone formatted identically to your site and directories
- Real opening hours (including 24/7 if true)
- Real photos of office, team and work
- A services list and a short clear description

## Mistakes that cause suspension or weak visibility

- Adding words like “best software company” to the name
- A phone number shared with another business or brand
- A fake address or virtual office
- More than one profile for the same location
- Paid or fake reviews

## Reviews: the real fuel

Ask at the right moment — after a successful delivery or a solved issue — with a direct link over WhatsApp. Reply to every review, and to negative ones calmly with a practical fix; the replies themselves build trust with readers.

## Frequently asked questions

### How is the profile verified?

Google decides the available method for your business — video, message or others; follow the instructions shown.

### Can we keep the profile if we rebrand?

Yes — update the name with proof of the change, and update your site and directories at the same time so data stays consistent.

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