Local SEO · 4 min read · Updated October 11, 2026
Who Should Own and Manage a Google Business Profile?
Keep the business in control of its profile, give providers only the access they need, and document how ownership can be recovered.
Keep a business-controlled owner
The business should have an owner account controlled by an authorized person. A marketing provider can be invited with the role needed for its work rather than becoming the only person who can access the listing.
Review current users and remove access when a relationship ends. Keep recovery information current and use Google's supported ownership-transfer process when responsibilities change.
- Keep an authorized business owner.
- Grant only the access needed.
- Review access after staff or provider changes.
Agree on profile responsibilities
Decide who updates services, hours, photos, reviews, and posts. Keep approval clear for offers and public claims, and record how profile changes will be reviewed.
If an agency helps manage the profile, ask what it will do and how the business can audit or revoke access. The profile remains a business asset.
- Assign responsibility for each update type.
- Approve offers and factual claims.
- Document access and handoff procedures.
Plan your next step
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