Adding Your Local Business to Google

Objective:

To add your local business to Google in order to increase visibility and attract more customers.

Key Steps:

1. Go to Google and type in “google.com/business” in the search bar, then press enter.
2. Click on the big blue button that says “Manage now.”
3. Enter your official business name (e.g., Joe the Plumber) and ensure your address is correct.
4. If your business is already listed, go to Google Maps and claim your business.
5. If creating a new business, click on the “Continue” button.
6. Select the appropriate business type (e.g., service business) and press “Next.”
7. Choose the relevant business category (e.g., Plumber) and press “Next.”
8. Specify your target audience and service area (e.g., Las Vegas, Nevada) and double-check the areas on the map.
9. Enter contact details (phone number, website) and press “Next.”
10. Opt-in for Google’s newsletter if desired and press “Continue.”
11. Verify your physical mailing address by filling in the required information and press “Next.”
12. Add all services offered by your business and press “Next.”
13. Input your business hours and press “Next.”
14. Choose whether to enable customer messages and press “Next.”
15. Enable the “Get a Quote” button for customers to easily contact you and press “Next.”
16. Write a business description with SEO-friendly text and press “Next.”
17. Add photos of your business to enhance your profile and press “Next.”
18. Skip the $500 free advertising credit offer and press “Skip now.”
19. Continue and wait for verification through a postcard sent to your mailing address.

Cautionary Notes:

• Ensure all information provided is accurate and up-to-date.
• Verify your business through the postcard to make your business visible to customers.

Tips for Efficiency:

• Regularly ask satisfied customers to leave reviews on your Google business profile.
• Utilize the provided link to easily direct customers to leave reviews.
• Add high-quality photos to attract more customers.
• Keep track of customer interactions and reviews to maintain a positive online presence.