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You are asked to leave a review on a company’s Google Business Profile. You have both a business and a personal Google account.
Q: Is it better to leave google reviews with personal vs. business accounts? Should I be using my company or personal google account?
The Short Answer:
Use your personal Google account.
It generally carries more trust, avoids policy risks, and looks more authentic.
The Longer Answer: Why Personal Is Better
1. It looks more authentic to Google and the Public
Reviews left by individuals—with real names and personal profiles—tend to be perceived as more genuine.
A company-named reviewer can look like a business reviewing another business, which may create doubt for readers.
2. It avoids Google’s Conflict-of-Interest Red Flags
Google’s policies prohibit “reviews from the business owner or employees.”
If you leave a review using your company account, Google is more likely to flag or filter it out—especially if the company names show a potential business-to-business relationship.
3. It protects your brand
If your company account is attached to a review and later the relationship changes—or the business goes downhill—you’re stuck with your brand tied to that comment.
Your personal account gives you more flexibility.
4. It builds your local Personal-Brand footprint
If you’re active in your local business community, your personal Google profile becomes an asset.
Leaving thoughtful reviews increases your personal local visibility, not just company’s.
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When Is It Okay To Use Your Company Account?
Use your business account only for business-to-business endorsements, such as:
- Partnering with another company formally,
- Giving a testimonial that’s also being used in marketing,
- Cases where both brands want the visibility.
This works well when it’s more of a public brand partnership than a regular consumer review.
Final Thoughts
As a business owner—and someone who networks, partners, and collaborates locally—you benefit most from:
- Leaving reviews personally, and then
- Letting those positive experiences feed into your company’s reputation indirectly
It feels real. It builds trust. And it avoids all of Google’s policy headaches.
Additional information
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