Here is a guide on best practices around what Google My Business is, and how to set it up.
During onboarding you set up a Google My Business account. During the pre-launch to launch phase, please follow the following steps to ensure you’re getting the most out of your listing:
- Verify your business - follow these instructions
- What are the benefits of verifying your business?
- It’s free!
- Makes your business visible – GBP listings get priority on the first page of local search results.
- Displays useful and correct information about your business.
- Provides a great first impression.
- Improves SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
- Engage and respond to customer reviews. In fact, businesses that respond to a minimum of 25% of reviews, average up to 35% more revenue.
- Is part of your Google Profile, which includes useful things like Google Maps and other Google Tools.
- Gain customer insight, like how customers found your listing and any actions they may have taken. Use customer insight to improve your business.
- Create a free website directly in GBP.
- Another online communication channel that can be used to help you grow your business.
- If you are unsure if your business is already verified, you can check it here.
- What are the benefits of verifying your business?
- Add relevant photos and make sure to name them properly
- Add your Google Maps profile to your website
- Ask for reviews and respond to all, not just positive reviews
- Make sure all your business info listed is correct
If you need any help with the above please contact Google directly using any of the following methods:
- Call 1-844-491-9665
- Message @GoogleMyBusiness on Facebook
- Submit a form via email
- Visit the Google My Business Support Center
- Browse through the Google My Business Community Forum
- Browse our help articles