Google Workspace & Business Profile Owners

## Participant Qualifications

To ensure the integrity and quality of our insights, we are seeking contributors who meet the following professional criteria:

### Core Requirement: Profile Ownership

Applicants must be active owners or administrators of a verified Google Business Profile (GBP). We are looking for individuals who engage with the platform regularly to manage their online presence, respond to inquiries, or update business information.

### Experience & Tenure

• Technical Expertise: No specialized technical background is required beyond a functional understanding of managing your own business listing.
• Account Maturity: To provide the most valuable data, we prefer accounts with at least one year of active history. However, we welcome applications from newer business owners who demonstrate consistent profile engagement.

### Industry Representation

We aim to cultivate a diverse rater pool that reflects the current marketplace. We are actively seeking representatives from the following sectors:

• Hospitality & Lodging: Hotels, B&Bs, and specialized accommodations.
• Food & Beverage: Restaurants, cafes, and catering services.
• Retail & Shopping: Boutique storefronts and specialized commerce.
• Professional Services: Trade services, consulting, and consumer-facing agencies.

_Note: While we strive for a broad distribution across these verticals, there is no strict quota per industry. All eligible business owners are encouraged to apply._