Is Google Business Profile free?

Yes. Google doesn't charge for the profile. You only pay if you hire someone to manage it or run ads.

Who owns the profile?

You do. SkyBlue works as a manager on your profile; the business stays the owner.

Do you guarantee a spot in the Google Map results?

No. Nobody can honestly guarantee map rankings. SkyBlue commits to the work and reports on it monthly.

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Answer · Updated November 2026

How much does Google Business Profile management cost?

Quick answer

At SkyBlue Growth, Google Business Profile management is part of local plans that start at $299/month, with a custom quote for each business. It covers profile setup and cleanup, photos, regular posts, review requests and replies, and a monthly report. You keep ownership of your profile.

By Martin Lasarga, Founder & Fractional CMO, SkyBlue Growth

What Google Business Profile management includes

The work that keeps your profile accurate and active:

Correct name, address, phone, hours, categories and service areas
Services and photos that match the work you actually do
Regular Google posts
A simple way to ask happy customers for reviews, plus replies to every review
A monthly report in plain English

Can I do it myself?

Yes. Google Business Profile is free, and many owners manage it themselves. What owners usually pay for is the time: keeping it updated every week, asking for reviews consistently, and connecting it to the website and local pages.