How to Add a Business to Google?

You can add a business to Google with the help of GMB (Google My Business). Are you wondering how to create a Google Business account for your client or your own business? You can do so by creating a google business listing in a few simple steps.  

Benefits of Google My Business

1. Creating a Google My Business account increases the reach of your business across the globe. 
2. Online customer interactions help you to improve your service and hence the revenue.
3. Personalized service leaves an everlasting memory in your customers and gives your brand a unique value. 
4. You can promote your brand using google my business SEO benefits and increase revenue. 

How to Add Location in Google Business? 

To create your GMB account, you need to add your business location and details as described in the following steps.

While reading this article, match the numbers in the list with the numbers in the screenshot of the image. 

1. The first screenshot shows a google account professional profile. You can also create a similar profile by following the steps explained in this article. 
2. Visit the home page of google my business using the following URL: https://www.google.com/business/sign-up/index.html.
3. Feed the name of your business. While doing so, make sure your business name is unique (not already taken).
4. Choose the category carefully. You have to choose the one related to your business. 
5. Start typing the category to find the relevant one from the list google suggests. 

6. Add location details to your google business account if your business demands the location. Otherwise, you can choose 'no' and move on to the next step.
7. Fill in address details if you have chosen 'yes' in the previous step. 
8. Include the details of the service area if you are offering service only in a particular geographical location. 
9. Add a phone number if you wish your customers to communicate with you over the phone. 
10. Include the details of your website, or choose the second option if you don't need a website, else opt for creating a free website.
11. Press the Finish button and start managing your GMB listing in google business profile. 

The next phase includes a basic level of customization. 

12. Include the details of your business days.
13. Add the business hours for each working day.
14. Write a crisp and precise description adding keywords related to your business. 
15. Add photos and brand logo. 
16. Continue and create your Google business profile. 

17. Witness the home page of your profile. 

Now you have learned to create a Google business profile. What if you need to remove or close a particular location?

18. Go to the 'manage locations' tab, select the business location you want to close or remove, click Actions, then choose your option (transfer location, mark as temporarily closed, permanently closed, or remove the location).
19. Read through the instructions and opt to remove the business location or cancel the process.  

To edit, analyze, and manage your profile, you need to get your account verified. 

I have explained the process for account verification, navigation, further customization, adding new locations, and linking accounts in the article 'How to manage Google Business Account?'

Would you like to read the overview of Google My Business? I have explained in the article 'The Handbook of Google My Business Account.'

As you know the complete details of the GMB account, you may now think about how to add business location in google map. Here you go to find the details 'How can I Add My Business to Google Maps?' 

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