Today, we take you on a deep dive into how to create, register and verify your Business on Google Business Profile.
Formerly known as Google My Business, Google Business Profile is one of the best ways marketers grow local businesses. It gets very difficult to grow your business beyond your proximity without this simple tool created by Google.
Once created, your company will be able to appear in Search results for queries that match your services and company details. In this article, we’re going to teach you how to create a Google Business Profile step by step until you appear in search results.
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How To Create a Google Business Profile Step-by-Step?
1. Create a G-Suite Account
To do this, head over to Google Accounts sign-up page and make sure you create an account for your business. Follow all the steps that Google prompts you with and you will be done fast! If you already have an account, you can ignore this step.
2. Start creating the actual business.
Immediately you’re through with the first step, please go to google.com/business. While there, click ‘Manage now’ to get started.
3. Find out if the Business already exists
To do this, type the business name to see if a profile with this name already exists. In case it does, then you’ll see it appear as you’re typing. If the business name doesn’t appear, then go ahead and click ‘Add your business to Google’.
If it already appears, you’ll have to request management for Google Business. Simply click ‘Request Access’ and you’ll be guided through the process. The person managing it will be informed about your request and they should agree if you’re legit.
4. Name and Category
This is one of the most crucial steps which helps clients understand your service. Make sure your name is not biased toward any keyword as this violates the guidelines. Make sure you choose the most accurate category although you will have the chance to add more in the future.
5. Physical Location
Google will ask if your business receives clients physically. Select YES if this is the case and NO if you operate entirely online and remotely. It’s wise to practice a little honesty here because false answers could have serious repercussions.
6. Name of Business Location
This applies if you chose YES. Let your clients know where you are located in order to help customers find you in search results and Google maps. Again, a little bit of honesty will save you a lot of time.
7. Do you provide home deliveries or services?
Choose YES if your company takes services and products physically to clients. You will then have to provide the locations your business will easily reach so customers in your proximity will see you.
8. Contact Details
They will request you provide your business contact details. It’s important to share the actual business’ contact instead of a third party’s. This will be useful, especially during verification.
How To Verify a Google Business Profile
This part involves proving that your company indeed operates in the area you mentioned in the location slot. It usually takes longer to get a verified Google Business profile because they consider your working hours, contact and if you have a verification code.
- Share your location name on your profile.
- Wait for delivery of physical mail. (People who have approved Adsense accounts are an exception).
- Pick up your mail from the nearest Post office to your business location.
- Use the details in it to verify your account.
- Alternatively, some people have the option to verify using email or phone numbers.
- To verify through email, you need access to the business profile’s email address.
Conclusion
That’s our tutorial for you to register and verify your Google Business Profile. We do believe this was helpful, but you may leave a comment.