How to add or claim your business on Google

TL;DR

Learn how to add and claim your business on Google My Business to ensure accurate business information on Google.

Transcript

[MUSIC PLAYING] Want to make sure your correct business information shows up on Google? Then you'll want to sign up for Google My Business, a free service that lets you maintain your business information online. There are two ways to get started with Google My Business. You can claim ownership of your business on Google, or you can add your busines... Read More

Key Insights

• 💁 Google My Business is a useful tool for businesses to manage their information online.
• 💁 Adding or claiming your business on Google ensures accurate information on Google search and Google Maps.
• 👨‍💼 It is important to verify your business to establish legitimacy and ownership.
• 👶 Making changes to business information during the verification process may require a new verification code.
• 👨‍💼 Multiple Google accounts may be linked to a business, so it's important to check them all for ownership.
• 💁 Google may automatically add businesses using publicly available information.
• 👨‍💼 Editing business information requires requesting management rights if the business is already claimed by someone else.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Google My Business?

Google My Business is a free service that allows businesses to manage their information online, ensuring accuracy on Google search and Google Maps.

Q: How can I add my business on Google?

To add your business, search for it on Google, click on the "Are You the Business Owner" link if available, or go to google.com/business and follow the prompts to provide accurate information.

Q: How can I claim ownership of an existing business on Google?

If your business is already listed on Google, sign in to google.com/business and search for your business. Click on it, and if the "Are You the Business Owner" link appears, you can claim ownership by following the verification process.

Q: Can I make changes to my business listing after requesting verification?

It's best not to make changes to your business name, address, or category between requesting your verification code and receiving it. This helps avoid delays in the verification process. You can always update your information after the verification is complete.

Key Insights:

• Google My Business is a useful tool for businesses to manage their information online.
• Adding or claiming your business on Google ensures accurate information on Google search and Google Maps.
• It is important to verify your business to establish legitimacy and ownership.
• Making changes to business information during the verification process may require a new verification code.
• Multiple Google accounts may be linked to a business, so it's important to check them all for ownership.
• Google may automatically add businesses using publicly available information.
• Editing business information requires requesting management rights if the business is already claimed by someone else.
• Google My Business offers helpful resources and a YouTube channel for additional support.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Google My Business is a free service that helps businesses maintain their information online.

• There are two ways to get started: claiming ownership of an existing business on Google or adding a new business.

• To add a business, search for it on Google, click on the "Are You the Business Owner" link if available, or go to google.com/business and follow the prompts.