When not long ago, Google Business Profile was optional for most Local Businesses, today in 2024 it is a must use tool that can help you turn people who find you on Google Search and Maps into new customers with a free Google Business Profile for your storefront or service area. To add or claim your business.
Video Tutorial for Adding Your Business Profile on Google
How-to Add Your Business
There are many different ways for adding businesses to Google. Login to google account and create business profile step-by-step.
How-to Claim Your Business Using Google Search
Either search Google with your Business Name (or business address) to see if Google has any information in its database. If so, simply press on “Claim this business” to begin adding your business details. Note: you can use this option to reclaim ownership of a business already claimed by someone else.
How-to Add or Claim Your Business Using Google Maps
Simply visit Google Maps
You can also do the same using the top left Menu. Simply click Menu and Press ‘Add your business’
What if Google Maps already shows information for your business? Then you can claim it:
When Someone Else has Claimed Your Business Profile Without Your Consent
Claiming a business without the right to do so is against Google guidelines. When someone else has already claimed your business as if their own, you can follow the process of gaining ownership through Request ownership of a Business Profile.
You can also lodge a complaint just in case someone has claimed your business by accident.
How-to Get Help or Contact Google Business Profile Support
You can ask the community, or simply contact support.
How to Access Business Profile Manager
Login to Your Google Account and visit Business Profile Manager here.
