Ups store and local listings

[corn2015]

HI,
Does google look negatively if an address is at a UPS store? A client has their address there because they don't have a physical locaiton yet.

Corn

[MiriamEllis]

Hi Corn!

Important question. Definitely do read Google's guidelines https://support.google.com/business/answer/3038177?hl=en which are very clear on this point:

Use a precise, accurate address to describe your business location. PO Boxes or mailboxes located at remote locations are not acceptable.

Google's guidelines are fundamental reading materials for all Local SEOs and local business owners. Study them, share them with your clients and check back on them periodically for updates, which tend to occur one or more times a year.

You might also like to read a similar thread going on here regarding virtual offices:

https://moz.com/community/q/virtual-offices-google-search

Your client's options are:

1. To wait until they open a physical office before participating in Google's local product

2. Use their home address in creating their listing but then use the options to have it hidden, in which case, Google will only display the city and phone number ... not the street address

But, using a mailbox of any kind is definitely not permitted. So glad you've asked!