Is Google Business Profile Free in Sri Lanka? DIY Setup and Paid Assistance Explained
Is Google Business Profile free or paid? See what Google provides, what setup help includes and what to check before hiring an agency.
If Google Business Profile is free, why pay someone to set it up?
You can create or claim an eligible profile at no charge. You may pay a provider to prepare it and guide you. The fee covers their work and materials, not Google’s listing.
Does Google Business Profile Cost Money?
Eligible businesses can manage Search and Maps information at no charge: details, hours, contact information, location or service area, photos, customer reviews and performance. Features vary. Google Ads is separate and optional.
What Does a Google Business Profile Setup Cost Cover?
An agency fee may cover information checks, settings, verification guidance and review materials. Google requires fee disclosure in writing before management and on invoices, plus notice that Business Profile is free. Ask what the fee covers.
Can Agency Tools Make Setup More Efficient?
With written or digital authorisation, FindMyBusiness.LK (FMB) uses Google’s agency tools and profile permissions for agreed setup tasks. We check your details and flag gaps without asking for your password.
A mobile electrician in Gampaha may be unsure whether to show a home address. Discussing how customers are served helps clarify the location settings.
Organised setup can save research and entry time. It gives no priority or approval guarantee. Google decides verification method, review time and result. You may need to enter codes or provide evidence.
Should You Set It Up Yourself or Get Help?
Both options can work. Consider the time you have and how much of the process you want to manage.
| Task | DIY setup | With FMB assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Understand options | Research settings and decide what fits. | We explain relevant options. |
| Prepare information | Gather and check your details. | We collect details and flag questions. |
| Configure profile | Enter and review the information. | We handle agreed setup tasks. |
| Verification | Follow Google’s instructions. | We guide preparation and follow-up; you take any steps Google requires. |
| Review QR materials | Create or source your own if wanted. | Digital file included; printed items depend on package. |
DIY suits owners with time who want control. Paid help suits owners who need support or have little time. Accurate details and Google’s verification rules apply either way.
What Should You Check Before Paying?
| Question | Clarify before agreeing |
|---|---|
| What does the price include? | Setup, verification guidance, materials and delivery. |
| Are there further charges? | Ongoing management, later updates or extra work. |
| Who owns the profile? | You should retain owner access through your own Google Account. |
| What happens if verification fails? | Included follow-up and refund or cancellation terms. |
| What must I do? | Your information, authorisation and verification steps. |
Beware promises of first position, guaranteed approval or a compulsory Google fee to keep a free profile active. Google will not ask you to pay to maintain it. A provider’s optional service fee is different.
How Can FindMyBusiness.LK Help?
FMB prepares your profile using Google’s agency tools and guides you through required verification. You provide honest, current details and authorise the agreed work.
FMB’s One-Off Setup Packages
| Price | What the package includes |
|---|---|
| Base package · LKR 5,000 | Google Business Profile setup and verification assistance, plus a digital review QR file you can print. |
| LKR 6,500 | Everything in the Base package, plus a custom printed review QR sticker couriered to your shop. |
| LKR 7,500 | Everything in the LKR 6,500 package, with the sticker mounted on a durable A4 L-shaped stand for your counter or table. |
| LKR 10,000 | Everything in the LKR 7,500 package, including the A4 stand, plus a WhatsApp chat link added to your Google Business Profile, where available. |
Google Business Profile is free. FMB charges for its setup work and package materials. Google determines verification requirements and approval.
We arrange primary ownership through your own Google account so you retain control. Keep passwords and verification codes private.
Want Help Getting Started?
Send your business name, town or village, and whether you already have a Google Business Profile. We will explain the next steps and available help. Do not send passwords or verification codes.
WhatsApp: +94 77 390 9362
Call: +94 77 390 9362
Website: FindMyBusiness.LK
