{"id":10384,"date":"2024-05-07T07:34:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T11:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/?p=10384"},"modified":"2024-07-06T16:12:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T20:12:34","slug":"how-to-remove-address-from-google-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-address-from-google-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Address from Google Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#how-to-remove-address-from-google-business\">How to Remove Address from Google Business<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-log-into-google\">1. Log into Google<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-go-to-your-profile\">2. Go to your profile<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-edit-your-location\">3. Edit your location<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-remove-a-business-from-maps\">How to Remove a Business from Maps<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-sign-into-google-maps\">1. Sign into Google Maps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-select-your-business\">2. Select your business <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-remove-your-business\">3. Remove your business <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-set-up-a-google-business-profile-for-a-business-without-a-physical-address\">How to Set Up a Google Business Profile for a Business Without a Physical Address<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#removing-address-from-google-business\">Removing Address from Google Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to find out how to remove an address from Google Business &#8211; whether it&#8217;s your business or your personal address &#8211; you\u2019ve come to the right place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps below to learn how to remove your address from Google\u2019s directory. We also show you how to remove a business from Google Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-address-from-google-business\">How to Remove Address from Google Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why you may want to remove an address from Google Business, including if you work from home and would like to maintain your privacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, removing an address from Google\u2019s directory is relatively simple.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-log-into-google\">1. Log into Google<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>First, sign in to <a href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/?gmbsrc=ww-ww-et-gs-z-gmb-v-z-h~bhc-core-u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Business<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have multiple businesses, select the one that you\u2019d like to remove the address for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-go-to-your-profile\">2. Go to your profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your business page pulls up, click \u201cEdit profile\u201d on the upper left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dqu5vNB6b5sH3vrE-QTKQd8CtsISgCJbiNjrN3H5CbPv6VkY8WHHCZ8M8lAdwsFZqQX0TRJahPWdktsk3uR4C1ybK7-Mt0DK8EWiZjjFEHVN9_tXUeYkRWLIl8DfUDo9-5lJRUitiIQV1Fw94L1s_Og.png\" alt=\"Your business on Google \" class=\"wp-image-10385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dqu5vNB6b5sH3vrE-QTKQd8CtsISgCJbiNjrN3H5CbPv6VkY8WHHCZ8M8lAdwsFZqQX0TRJahPWdktsk3uR4C1ybK7-Mt0DK8EWiZjjFEHVN9_tXUeYkRWLIl8DfUDo9-5lJRUitiIQV1Fw94L1s_Og.png 797w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dqu5vNB6b5sH3vrE-QTKQd8CtsISgCJbiNjrN3H5CbPv6VkY8WHHCZ8M8lAdwsFZqQX0TRJahPWdktsk3uR4C1ybK7-Mt0DK8EWiZjjFEHVN9_tXUeYkRWLIl8DfUDo9-5lJRUitiIQV1Fw94L1s_Og-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/dqu5vNB6b5sH3vrE-QTKQd8CtsISgCJbiNjrN3H5CbPv6VkY8WHHCZ8M8lAdwsFZqQX0TRJahPWdktsk3uR4C1ybK7-Mt0DK8EWiZjjFEHVN9_tXUeYkRWLIl8DfUDo9-5lJRUitiIQV1Fw94L1s_Og-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-edit-your-location\">3. Edit your location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When the popup window with your business details appears, click \u201cLocation\u201d in the tabs at the top of the window.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to \u201cLocation and areas\u201d and find the field marked \u201cBusiness location.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see a pencil next to your address. Go ahead and click it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, you\u2019ll see a new screen. Click the slider marked \u201cShow business address to customers\u201d to off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zSC4fEkdd83seIBY_lMjxjf4sQTqcCnZA6RClvvbO3WjD8NNQ1JsJ_7Q6noH_gGW6dsQzCewsqTWDeZ2F6tNZOTHhVkJTh92zgwuOKeQcjRjq4rBOyqx4MOSHYm72_JPDvn6DojF4mzFzWzlpQ2rQA0.png\" alt=\"Google business location and areas - business location section \" class=\"wp-image-10386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zSC4fEkdd83seIBY_lMjxjf4sQTqcCnZA6RClvvbO3WjD8NNQ1JsJ_7Q6noH_gGW6dsQzCewsqTWDeZ2F6tNZOTHhVkJTh92zgwuOKeQcjRjq4rBOyqx4MOSHYm72_JPDvn6DojF4mzFzWzlpQ2rQA0.png 766w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/zSC4fEkdd83seIBY_lMjxjf4sQTqcCnZA6RClvvbO3WjD8NNQ1JsJ_7Q6noH_gGW6dsQzCewsqTWDeZ2F6tNZOTHhVkJTh92zgwuOKeQcjRjq4rBOyqx4MOSHYm72_JPDvn6DojF4mzFzWzlpQ2rQA0-300x92.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-remove-a-business-from-maps\">How to Remove a Business from Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also remove your business from Google Maps. Follow the below steps to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-sign-into-google-maps\">1. Sign into Google Maps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Maps<\/a> and sign in with the account associated with your business profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-select-your-business\">2. Select your business <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>From Maps, select your business as it appears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the left-hand side of the screen, a popup will open with the business details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down until you find \u201cSuggest an edit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-remove-your-business\">3. Remove your business <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll see a popup with two options. Pick the second option to \u201cClose or remove\u201d the listing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be shown a new list of options asking why the listing needs to be removed. Pick the one that works best for your situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, click \u201cSubmit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-set-up-a-google-business-profile-for-a-business-without-a-physical-address\">How to Set Up a Google Business Profile for a Business Without a Physical Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business doesn\u2019t have a physical address, you can still set up a Google Business Profile &#8211; and you don\u2019t have to share your home address to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/x6RiOZ6fFSbqiUsXNI9vnHzX8nu0g07Y2pSLvAohuuFLPOGgrCV5iMJrzZ0akaZ9qPT-ohYt5QAev0wJsKttNv8L0yJUxcs17kjkPUeXBMSqvqfqlDBxPFd_oGdoiQOGCaR5N2XJtvs0M_j3Porl5c8.png\" alt=\"Reddit question - Google Business Profile Without Address?\" class=\"wp-image-10387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/x6RiOZ6fFSbqiUsXNI9vnHzX8nu0g07Y2pSLvAohuuFLPOGgrCV5iMJrzZ0akaZ9qPT-ohYt5QAev0wJsKttNv8L0yJUxcs17kjkPUeXBMSqvqfqlDBxPFd_oGdoiQOGCaR5N2XJtvs0M_j3Porl5c8.png 772w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/x6RiOZ6fFSbqiUsXNI9vnHzX8nu0g07Y2pSLvAohuuFLPOGgrCV5iMJrzZ0akaZ9qPT-ohYt5QAev0wJsKttNv8L0yJUxcs17kjkPUeXBMSqvqfqlDBxPFd_oGdoiQOGCaR5N2XJtvs0M_j3Porl5c8-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/x6RiOZ6fFSbqiUsXNI9vnHzX8nu0g07Y2pSLvAohuuFLPOGgrCV5iMJrzZ0akaZ9qPT-ohYt5QAev0wJsKttNv8L0yJUxcs17kjkPUeXBMSqvqfqlDBxPFd_oGdoiQOGCaR5N2XJtvs0M_j3Porl5c8-768x199.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, when setting up a Google Business Profile, leave the \u201cbusiness location\u201d field empty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google allows this for service-area businesses, i.e., businesses that deliver to or visit customers directly, like plumbers or cleaning services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"removing-address-from-google-business\">Removing Address from Google Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can remove your address from Google Business and Maps by following the steps above, the address may still be linked to you and thus discoverable online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason for this is data brokers, which are companies that collect and sell public information about you to any interested third parties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, you can opt out of data brokers to prevent them from sharing your personal details, including your address, with anyone who wants to see them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To remove yourself from data brokers and stop your address from showing up on Google Search results, you will need to opt out of every major data broker with a profile on you. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/blog\/opt-out-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free DIY guides here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will more than likely need to repeat the process, as data brokers notoriously reactivate profiles when they uncover new information about you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alternative to manually opting out of data brokers, consider subscribing to a <a href=\"https:\/\/joindeleteme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data removal service such as DeleteMe<\/a>. Our privacy professionals will opt you out of data brokers on your behalf, and they will do so continuously to ensure your name and address do not reappear on broker databases.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019d like to find out how to remove an address from Google Business &#8211; whether it&#8217;s your business or your personal address &#8211; you\u2019ve come to the right place.&nbsp; Follow the steps below to learn how to remove your address from Google\u2019s directory. 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