Google my business is a tool that is totally free to lunch. It manages all the programs and functions of appearance of your business on Google search and Maps. You are visible everywhere in Google because your name, location, photos, reviews, etc. are added in Google my business. All these matter is added according to searching habits of customers.
Early efforts could be focused by Google my business, if you want to start your business with local SEO. Due to this every audience will be able to find the products nearby them. If certain people are searching you on Google, there is high chance of physical shopping by them on your shop. So be sincere and focus on the important things that always show up your business accurately and completely.
It is important to learn how to create Google My Business account before and after the start of specific business. It should be done after knowing and understanding your business. These are the steps which should be followed while creating Google My Business account:
Create an account and claim your business
First of all, create a Google account to log in the Google account you want to associate with. After that, go through google.com and click start now in the right side of top corner. Than enter your business name and address after that. It would be best if you go through customer’s location. There is a box “I deliver goods and services to my customers”. You have to check over there. Also if you are freelancer and don’t want to show your address publicly, click “Hide my address”. At last select your delivery area.
After that, you have to define your accurate business category. It helps audience to choose you according to their choice. You have to add phone number of website of your business. You will find a verification option. If you are done, select verify. If not, click “Try a different method” and Later.
Verify your business
It is easy to verify your business on GMB. You can verify them by postcard, phone, email, instant verification and bulk verification.
For postcard verification, you have to log into Google My Business account by sinning in and choosing the business which should be verified. Be sure about the business address. After that, add a contact name of that person whose post card will be addressed to. After you click mail the postcard would reach up you in five days. It should be without edit before it comes. It should be original because edited version may take lots of time to be finish. After getting postcard you have to log into Google My Business and verify now. After verification click submit.
Your business could be verified through phone too. Google allow some business verify their location or address by phone. There is a section “Verify by phone” to start verification process.
Google also allow some of the businesses to verify their address by phone. You can see “verify by email” option to continue email verification.
After verifying your business with Google Search Console you will be able to instantly verify every email.
If you choose more than 10 locations to operate same business, you will be able to complete the task only after bulk verification. To start bulk verification, you have to fill up the verification form after signing in. Every required information should be filled up in form. After submitting the for, it will take a week for Goggle to review and process your claim.
Optimize your listing
After verifying your business, you have to finish very corner of your profile. For this, you have to go to Google My Business dashboard and click any listing you want to work on. You can add more information and media as possible. It would include business profile photo, your serving area, opening and closing hours, attributes, public phone number and website URL. It is unique because everyone can suggest an edit to your listing. So be sure everything is perfect at first. For this, log in to Google My Business dashboard and looks every detail whether it is right or not.
You can edit your business profile at any time by clicking “Info”. It would be done only after logging into your GMB dashboard. After making changes you can select “Apply”.
Google says, 35% more clicks would appear for the website having photos. Business having photos is noticeable and attractive too. Photos should be on JPG or PNG files being at least 720 pixels wide by 720 pixels high.
You can upload cover and profile photo which plays important role in any business. Along with that, you can upload other informative photos which make your list more attractive.
Videos are also on to be uploaded on Google My Business.
Positive reviews plays important role to encourage customers in future. Respond smoothly to present customers due to which, customers will be thankful to you.
Download the GMB app
Goggle My Business is flexible. It is available in app form for both iOS and Android. This app is used to update business hours, contacts, location and every description. Also you can post status and attractive pictures. Through this app, you will be able to view insights.
Know the difference between Google My Business, goggle places and Google+
You have to know about all the terms and even small differences between various topics. Google places used to be Google’s tool for every business owners but now Google My Business has become central hub to manage any business appear on Google search, maps and Google+.
On Google+. You can join or start communities because it a social network on Google. Google+ account provides opportunity to interact with group of people who are niche to the account.
