Already On Google But Not Getting Leads? 3 Google Business Profile Fixes for Vancouver Wellness Practices
Most established wellness practices have already claimed their Google Business Profile. The listing exists, the basic details are filled out, and yet inquiries remain inconsistent.
If you are a new business and haven’t yet, take a look at my helpful Guide To Getting Found On Google
Many local wellness businesses come to me frustrated about their lack of customer inquiries
Most of the time it’s a relatively easy fix with a bit of effort.
Your profile might be up… but it’s probably not SEO optimized.
An active profile that clearly communicates what you do, who you help, and where you serve can generate steady inquiries. A passive or incomplete profile often does not.
Google is not simply checking whether your business exists. It is evaluating how relevant, trustworthy, and helpful your profile appears for specific local searches.
Below are three of the most common issues that prevent Google Business Profiles from converting visibility into real leads, along with practical fixes that strengthen your presence in search and Maps.
1. Your Business Description Is NOT Clear
Your GBP description is prime Google search engine real estate, and a common mistake I see is that most wellness practices write something vague, short or nothing at all.
This section needs to be filled out and it needs to clearly and quicky answer these questions:
What you do
Who you help
Where you are located
If this isn’t filled out, Google doesn’t have this information either and you simply won’t show up in search because Google has no idea what you offer.
Google is just a data input machine so it requires data in order to feed that data in search. So give it as much correct, relevant and clear data as you possibly can.
Google can’t even see pictures, that’s why you need to add descriptions and alt tags (and geo-tagging) to any media you add to your Google Business Profile
Here’s the first quick fix:
Log onto your GBP and update your precious business description with clear, relevant local keywords and benefit-driven language.
For example -
“I help women in Vancouver [or which ever city you serve] relieve chronic stress through holistic massage therapy. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in pain relief, prenatal care and trauma-informed touch.”
Reading this, doesn’t it seem so obvious and clear what this business is about? This is so important, it helps Google and your potential clients know exactly who you are and if you are exactly what they need.
And you must include this:
Your city or service area
The exact services you provide
Your niche (e.g. women’s health, prenatal, coaching)
Next up is something less than 80% of small businesses do on their GBP, so if you do this - you will stand out!
2. You’re Not Using Posts to Stay Active
There’s something that most people don’t know about when it comes to our good friend Google - it absolutely LOVES new, fresh content.
For real, Google Business Profiles favours fresh activity.
If you haven’t touched your profile since you first claimed it and set it up 5 years ago, holy doodlecats my friends, in Google’s eyes you aren’t relevant and this is defintely causing you to slip down in local rankings.
Here’s the second quick fix:
It’s time to start using your GBP more like a mini-blog or social media.
I like to post weekly with:
Updated tips or educational content
A client success story or testimonial
A special offer, upcoming event or new services
A simple reminder of how to book or contact you
Even just one post per week (with a relevant photo and keywords) helps keep your profile active and tells Google you’re for real and are legit.
If this sounds overwhelming just start with once a month, it’s better than NEVER.
3. Your Reviews Aren’t Strategic (or You Don’t Have Enough)
Google “reads” reviews like it reads content, so it’s always QUALITY over quantity.
It’s analyzing the language to try to figure out what you do, who you help and where your business is located.
When potential clients search for things like “nutritionist for menopausal women in Vancouver” or “trauma therapy near me,” Google checks review content too.
If your reviews are generic or lack keywords, it will rank other similar businesses higher and you'll be missing serious opportunities.
And the last quick fix:
Ask your happy clients to leave a review that includes:
The service they received
Their transformation or result
Your city or business niche
For example -
“I worked with Michelle for postpartum therapy in Burnaby and it was life-changing. She helped me regulate my nervous system and rebuild my confidence. I’m so grateful I found her through Google!”
My little review hack: Don’t be afraid to guide your clients with your invoice by saying, “It helps if you can share what service you booked and how it helped you.” AND include a link to your Google Reviews.
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