If you do not have a Google account, click on “Sign in”, then “More Options” and finally “Create Account” at www. google. com. Follow the instructions to create an account. [2] X Research source
Double check that the address and phone number match your business.
Click the category your business falls under. For example, “Attorney”. The category is extremely important for Google to rank your listing. It’s very important to note that while Google offers more than one category for your listing it is preferable to choose only one. Using more than one will not help your ranking at all. Accurately fill in the details of your location. This will include the business address, phone number and the category you business falls under, for example, “bakery”. If applicable, make sure to check the box that says “I deliver goods and services to my customers at their location”. Then fill out the areas you serve by entering the city names or zip codes of the regions you serve.
If you are unsure whether you’re authorized to edit your business information on Google, check with the owner or manager of your company before proceeding.
Choosing the phone call is a much faster to confirm your business on Google Maps. When Google calls, write down the verification number that is given to you. If you choose to verify by mail, you may have to wait a week or two to publish your business information on Google Maps. Additionally, the code they send is only good for thirty days. As soon as you receive your business code, enter the code on your Google My Business dashboard.
Stay signed into your Google account while you work on your Google business listing. Signing into other accounts will cause you to log out of your Google My Business. If you accidentally navigate away from your dashboard, go back to your bookmarks or type in google. com/business.
Add a profile picture. Then upload other quality pictures of your business, add your hours and write an introduction for your business. Choose your pictures wisely, make sure they highlight all the best parts of your business. Make sure the pictures are professional, and to get even more out of them you should optimize the pictures with geo-tagged meta data that indicates the photo’s authenticity to your location. Take your time writing a well written description for your business. Keep your writing professional, and write to make a favorable impression with your customers and potential customers. If you are unsure about your writing skills, consult a friend or colleague who can help you review your writing before you post on Google My Business.
Remember, you can access your Google My Business again by logging into your Google account and typing in google. com/business. Click on your business, and you will be taken to your dashboard.
On your dashboard, tap the “Posts” icon and click an option to share an update: text, photo, video, link, or even an event. After selecting or entering your update, click the blue “Post” box to post what is happening with your business.
