Absolutely. For me to optimize your profile, you will need to add my professional email as a "Manager" directly within your Google Business Profile settings. This is a standard, secure permission level used by marketing professionals. I will never ask for your personal Google password. You retain full ownership and 100% control. Once the optimization is complete, I immediately remove myself as a manager, and you are the sole owner of the profile.

You will see an immediate improvement in the completeness and professionalism of your profile right after I deliver the work. However, for Google's search results to reflect these changes and start sending you more consistent customers, it typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. Think of it like tuning an engine—the performance boost happens after the tune-up, not during. The optimization I do gives Google all the right signals, but it needs a short time to process them and reward you with better visibility.

The Google Business Profile Optimization is a one-time fee. This is your complete foundation, like building a beautiful, fully-stocked storefront. It's designed to work for you 24/7, permanently. The monthly fee is for a separate, optional service where I act as your full-time Google Profile Manager. I'd handle all the ongoing work—creating weekly posts, writing monthly articles, and actively managing your reputation—to keep your profile as active and engaging as a top-tier social media page. The one-time setup is required before monthly management begins, which is very optional.