Have you ever wondered why certain businesses show up on Google Maps but others don't show up unless you specifically search for them? Or maybe some businesses don't show up in search results with business hours or phone numbers? Why not display all the relevant information such as the number clearly and clearly?
In most cases, if a business shows up prominently in Google Maps or Google Search results, it's because the owner has taken the time to use a Google Business Profile to improve the way the business appears to Google users.
Launched in 2014 as Google My Business and renamed Google Business Profile in late 2021, this product from Google allows business owners to create a profile for their business where they can add images, contact information, service descriptions, reviews, and more. You can create one. .
Google Business Profile is separate from Google's online advertising program known as Google Ads. Either way, Google Business Profile is a valuable tool that local small businesses can use to maximize their exposure to potential customers. And it's completely free.
Sundar Pichai praised the service in Google's 2023 Economic Impact Report. Google CEO, a local business in Missouri, said that his 90% of new customers are due to his Google Business profile.
How do I set up my Google My Business/Google Business profile?
Visit Google Maps and create a Google Business Profile. You can add your business location, website information, and other useful attributes. Michelle Mark/Business Insider
There are several ways to add your business to your Google Business Profile, but the easiest way is using Google Maps.
Open Google Maps, right-click anywhere on the Google Maps page, and from the pop-up window[ビジネスを追加]Just click. You'll be prompted to sign in to Google, so just follow the step-by-step instructions. You'll be asked to confirm that your business has a physical location that people can visit, and to add its address and contact information. Next, add your website information and choose how you want to verify your profile. Options include text message or phone call with a verification code.
You can also add attributes to your business profile. For example, does the business offer free WiFi, wheelchair-accessible seating, food and beverage options, etc. These attributes will appear when a user searches for your business on her Google, Google Maps, or Google Pay.
Businesses that don't have a physical location for people to visit, such as service-based businesses that offer delivery or house calls, can still set up a Google Business Profile, but in most cases, the benefits of a Google Business Profile are limited to brick-and-mortar businesses. Masu. Contact with customers occurs.
How do I access my Google Business Profile?
When you create or claim your business on Google Business Profile (your business may already appear on Google, claiming it gives you control over how it appears on Google Business Profile), you can use Google Search to You will have access to that business. Just sign in to Google and enter your business name or type “my business” in the search bar.
You can also access your profile from Google Maps. While you're signed in to Google, go to Maps, click your profile picture, then click your business profile.
How long does it take to verify my Google Business Profile?
It can take up to 7 days for your business to be verified on your Google Business Profile, but in most cases it's much faster. Google will notify you with a message so you know your business has been verified by Google.
Additionally, when you sign in to Google, you'll see a blue check logo next to your business information to confirm that your business is verified by Google. If your business doesn't appear on Google, doesn't have this check mark, or has other issues with your Google Business Profile, please contact us.
