Google Maps Remove from maps option - Does that mark as permanently closed?

[David-Kley]

We have a client that has an old G maps listing that keeps popping up. The newer listing (less than 2 years) has over 150 legit 5-star reviews, but the older, crappy listing (about 4-5 years old) with 5 reviews keeps coming up in maps. I noticed that Google has new options available, and you can now request that the listing be removed from maps.

In the past, this type of option did not "remove" the listing, but rather marked it as "permanently closed." We want to completely remove it from maps altogether but cannot allow the time to reverify and activate if it marks it as permanently closed.

Both have the exact same address and different business names. Both are located in our Google manager account. What is the fastest and most efficient way of getting this removed without risking the "permanently closed" showing up and having to re-verify/reclaim? Calling GMB directly?

[MiriamEllis]

Hi David!

Please check out the tutorial in this recent Moz blog post of mine, which I believe will outline the options in your scenario:

https://moz.com/blog/delete-gmb-listing

If any question remain after reading that, please definitely let me know!