Steps to Add Your Business Profile & Location on Maps [Google Business Profile]

Have you ever searched for a single type of nearby business center and found it on Google? If yes, it has happened just because such a business owner has already added his business profile and location on Maps. 

You might once feel hungry and search for the nearest eatery and come across the name of the restaurant with some details like phone number, address, photos, map directions, etc. 

Restaurants, cafes, shopping malls, skill centers, schools, hotels, or any other business firms can be found with relevant information through Google search, all those businesses you've seen come in place as a result of using Google my business to create their presence in Google. If you stay with me for a while I will give you a clear explanation of how you can use Google my business to add your business profile and location on Maps. 

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• How to use Google Maps for Directions and location 
• How to quickly share your location on Google Maps

Well! If you are looking forward to seeing you have a great, prominent, and standout enterprise, then creating a Google profile for your business will be profitable for you. This is a great opportunity for you to broaden your small enterprise. 

Why Should I Use Google My Business

Google my business helps many business owners grow the number of their clients and the rate of sales, it improves your existence by showcasing your enterprises with all relevant information and activities. As a small or big entrepreneur, you should look for a way to grow your establishment for several reasons which include: 

For incredible profits 

Both individuals and organizations can apply this free tool to derive more customers by describing how, when, and where the customer can find them. Even if your business doesn't have a physical exhibition you could create your profile provided you make in-person contact with customers. 

Furthermore, you will increase your company's presence in Google Search and Google Maps. 

Imagine that you operate a Pizza restaurant, and a new customer comes to your business spot and tells you that he comes with the aid of Google Maps, or he searches for a nearby restaurant and your business name comes across. This could not happen if you didn't register your business in Google my business. A lot of new customers reach you with the aid of the presence of your business profile in Google Search and Maps even if they don't tell you. 

For my customers 

A customer also has a seamless way to trade with you in which he may be able at any moment to locate, communicate, discover the services you offer, know the working hours, and any other relevant credentials which may engage him towards your business. 

Better than Thank you

You can add any type of your business profile to Google Maps regardless of its size or famousness, even a fresh enterprise that is under construction can have a presence in Google my business with all relevant information, any additional information added later will be synchronized and included into the previous one, as long as you owned and managed it, and you could verify your ownership. 

Before we proceed, I would like to give you one example of a Business presence in Google Search and Maps. 

This image is a screenshot of Engausa Global Tech Hub which show up by searching its domain name "engausa" 

It shows information like working days, opening hours, overview, contact information, direction on Maps where a customer can navigate, and relevant photos which showcase their services and activities. 

How to Create a Google business profile

You can use both your computer and mobile phone to create and manage your business profile. 

Visit  business.google.com, or use the Google Map app and register any of your enterprises. 

In both of them follow these steps to create your own: 

Step 1: On Your Google Maps or website address 

While using the web address type business.google.com on your browser and click the search button.

On the next page click "Manage now"

Search and claim your business name. 

If you can't find it in the list, tap Add your business to Google to add a custom name. And then jump to step 2 in this very tutorial. 

Well! if you prefer to use the Google Maps app just open it and...

Tap your Google account profile picture or initials in the top right. 

In the drop-down menu, tap Add your business. 

Step 2: Select the types of your business. (Using Map app or website)

Input your business name and category, and click next. 

Step 3: Add a business location 

This helps your clients to easily come to you. 

• Fill in your contact location and click next. 

• Choose your business location on the Map by dragging the red tag to your exact business location. 

If you didn't see your location on the Maps, tap the location icon on the left-hand side, and it will find your current location. If your current location was the same as your business spot, just click next to save, if not, you will then drag the red marker to your exact business spot. 

Step 4: Proceed to create your business profile 

• If your business includes delivering to customers, then tick yes. 

• Add your contact information (optional). 

• Select if you want further recommendations for your business by Google. 

Step 5: Verify your business ownership 

Select the method Google will send you a verification code (phone number or email).

Enter the code and continue. 

Note: You need to verify your ownership for your business profile to be visible to customers on Google searches and Maps. 

You can skip verification and do it later. 

Step 6: Add some of the services you offer at your business center (optional). This helps your customers to know more about your business. 

Step 7: Add Business Hours 

Signify your opening and closing hours. This also helps your customers to know your working days and time. 

Turn on the toggle for each of your business working days and input the opening and closing hours for each day. And toggle off for nonworking days. 

See the sample image below for more understanding. 

• Turn on the message toggle to allow the customers to message your business on Google. 

Step 8: Add a short description of your business

This appears next to your business name in Google Search and Maps. 

• Add relevant photos of your business and services. 

• Advertise your business with Google ads if you want, you can skip this option. 

How to manage my business Profile in Google

You can manage your business profile both on Google Search and Maps, by conforming to the same process. 

On Google Maps tap " your business profile".

Or search for your business name in Google Search and manage it. 

You can edit or add new information to your business profile. 

Bottom Line 

In the end, I am suggesting you go together with digital adaptation by adding your business profile and location on Maps, because in today's world, almost everything has been digitalized, and so has our mode of business. Digital marketing always comes with more abundant profit than the local style. I mean with this simple Google my business you can achieve more by reaching out to countless customers. 

Am looking forward to hearing back from you, if you have any questions or suggestions regarding this article drop them in the comment box below.

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