Goal: How to claim Google Business Profile
Learn how to claim Google Business Profile on Google and create a new account for your local business.
Ideal Outcome
You successfully gain access to optimize and manage your Google Business Profile.
Prerequisites or Requirements
Google sends a physical postcard to verify that the business really exists — even if this business doesn’t offer a location to service customers, you will need to provide an address where Google can send this postcard.
Why this is Important
A Google Business Profile is fundamental for businesses that have a physical presence (either a brick-and-mortar location or by servicing an area). A Google Business Profile also allows potential customers to easily find you when performing Google Searches for businesses in an area.
Where this is done
In Google Business Profile.
When this is done
Only once—the first time you set up Google Business Profile.
Who does this
The business owner/manager or the person/agency local digital marketing/SEO.