Google Business Profile for Lawyers in Kenya
When a prospective client searches "lawyer near me" or "advocate Westlands", Google answers with a map and three businesses. Being one of those three businesses is worth more than any other single thing you can do online. This guide is the exact Google Business Profile checklist we use for Kenyan law firms.
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Verify and lock down the listing
Verify by postcard at your chambers. Once verified, set a strong owner-only password and add a second managerial account so you never lose access.
Choose categories that actually rank
Primary category is the single biggest ranking lever. Pick the narrowest accurate option — "Family Law Attorney", "Real Estate Attorney", "Criminal Justice Attorney" — rather than the generic "Law Firm". Then add up to nine secondary categories covering every practice area.
Fill every field
Hours (including holiday hours), services with descriptions, attributes (wheelchair accessible, online consultations), full business description (use your top three keywords naturally), appointment URL, and at least 15 high-quality photos of the office, signage and team.
A reviews engine that compounds
Send every closed-file client a short request with your review link. Reply to every review within 48 hours — Google rewards engagement. Aim for at least 40 reviews with a 4.6+ average, then 2–4 new reviews per month forever.
Weekly posts and Q&A
Publish a Google Post every week — a legal tip, a recent case win you can talk about, or a holiday closure. Seed your own Q&A with the 10 most common client questions and answer them publicly.
Citations that match exactly
List the firm on Yellow Pages Kenya, Pigiame, BrabantiaKenya, the LSK directory, and the major Kenyan business directories. The Name, Address, and Phone number must match the GBP exactly — even punctuation matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
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