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Google Places: Can't link to website

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arielbortz last edited by

Hi, how are you?

I'm Having some problems with my clients Google Places/Plus listings. Everything is OK, but I can't get my website linked. I'm talking about what I point out in the image.

I tried following this instructions: https://support.google.com/plus/answer/1713826?hl=en&ref_topic=3052532, but I can't find the Link website button next to my website URL.

Do you know why is this happening?

Thanks!

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arielbortz @SoleGraphics last edited by

Oh, that's what I thought. I'll contact them.

Thanks for your answer!
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SoleGraphics last edited by

We've had the same issue. Many phone calls and hours later Google had to manually do it...it seems to be a glitch that they don't care to fix.
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