It is very important to create a Google business page to show you are a legitimate business. This will help boost your rankings and credibility within Google and can also provide users with more helpful information when searching in local areas. This guide will walk you through the steps of creating a Google Business Profile.
Important Note: Please Note: PhotoBiz is not affiliated with Google. Our Support Team can show you where to create your Google Business Profile but for questions specifically about Google Business Profile, you'll want to contact their support directly.
Getting Started
Go to: https://business.google.com/create
Follow the instructions and fill in your business information. Make sure this information is matches what you have on your website and social media accounts as it will impact what customers and potential customers see along with what Google indexes for your business.
Where are you located?
You must enter a physical address to verify your business. PO boxes are not allowed, but you can provide your home address if you do not have a place of business. In this case, you can hide this address from users so they can see your general location and not your actual address.
If you want to hide the address, select: “I deliver goods and services to my customers.” And then select: “Hide my address (it's not a store) Only show region.”
Delivery Area
- “Deliver in person within region, city or postcode” will allow you to add multiple zip codes to cover all service areas.
- “Deliver in person within a distance from business” will allow you to select the general radius around your address you service.
What kind of business do you run?
Search for and select the category that best fits your business to target the right market.
Make Connections
Add your Phone Number & Website for users to easily contact you. (The more information you give, the more beneficial your listing will be!)
Verify
Once you verify your information and complete this listing, Google will mail you a postcard with a code to verify your listing and location.
This will take up to 5 days to receive.
Customize your Listing
You do have the option to customize your listing with a logo, images, hours & more. This is a great way to provide more to your users, draw more attention to your listing, and brand properly.
Again, the more information provided the better response your listing will have!
Just creating your listing will boost your credibility with Google and will significantly help your ranking opportunities. To push this even more, have clients leave reviews directly on this page to show Google you're not only a credible business, but you have customers who are happy with your service, too!
