Notes

Notes on getting found locally.

How to appear on Google, capture the calls you miss, collect reviews, and fill your appointment book. Written for health practitioners, coaches, and therapists in Kingston upon Thames and Surbiton.

Do You Need a Website If You Have a Google Business Profile?

Do You Need a Website If You Have a Google Business Profile?by: Eva PetrakovaPublished on: 10/05/2026

Short answer: yes, and not for the reason most people expect. A profile and a website answer two different searches. Here is what each one actually does.

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Do You Need a Website If You Have a Google Business Profile?
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