After years of planning and saving, you opened your first small business! A recent survey found that the United States has about 32.5 million small businesses. So, it’s important to stand out among the crowd.
One thing you want to do is boost your online presence by getting on Google Maps. But how do you go about doing that?
We put together a quick guide to explain everything you need to know about getting your business on the map. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about it before your potential customers pass you by!
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Using Google My Business to Boost Online Presence
You know how much money you spend on marketing? Using Google’s My Business tools can help you boost your presence on the web and allow you to communicate with customers and potential customers. Check out this post to learn more about how to rank higer on Google Maps to boost your visibility even more!
Sign Up and Claim Your Business
The first step is to sign up using your business email. You will need to have a Google email so create a new one if your business emails isn’t with Gmail.
If your business already has a My Business profile, you can claim it as your business. If not, you can sign up for a new My Business account.
Fill Out the Information
The next step is to get into the My Business account and fill out the information. It asks things like your name, address, working hours, best contact number, email address, and industry type.
The more you fill out, the better your visibility to the potential customers. You can even add pictures to your profile for visual branding.
Business Account Verification
After filling out all the information Google asks for, you’re ready to get your account verified. You can call, email, or use the Google console to verify the account with ease.
The console is the easiest if you already verified a business. But, if you’re using the phone or email methods, you’ll need to get the verification code to enter into your My Business account.
Update Often
Once you’re verified, don’t sit on your laurels and let information go out of date. Make sure to update your information as soon as possible so you’re not misleading potential customers.
Putting Your Business on the Map
There are only so many locals that will pass by your business. The best way to increase your visibility is to get on the world wide web!
Keep this article in mind as you work on getting your business registered with Google and on their map for potential customers to see. That way, you can avoid getting stuck somewhere in the process.
We hope you enjoyed reading this article and that you learned about increasing your online presence with Google My Business. If you’re looking for more helpful articles about business and more, check out our blog today!