Verify On Google My Business

Sign Up & Review Business Information

Claiming your business listing on Google can help you attain better visibility for those using Google Search and Maps.
GMB allows you to post updates about what's new, respond to reviews, add photos of what sets your business apart, and much more. To set up or claim a Google My Business listing, sign into your Google account or create one. Enter your business name, address, and place a map position of the business location. You will also select a business category, enter a website URL, and phone number. After completing these steps, make sure to verify all of your information.


Verify Your Business

Verifying your business helps to ensure your information will be correct across Google. Most users typically find verified businesses more reputable. Verifying your business also helps to protect you from others making unauthorized changes about your business without your permission. The verification process usually entails a postcard to your business address. When the postcard arrives, usually after a few weeks, you should go to https://google.com/business and sign in. Click "verify location" and enter the code from the postcard. Now you're officially verified and can respond to reviews, edit your business information, and add photos. It can take a few weeks for your information to populate across Google, but once your information is live, you'll be able to check out your listing on both Google Search & Maps.


View Business Information Live

Review your business listing for accuracy. Ensure everything is up-to-date and as complete as possible. You can do this by signing into your GMB account, opening the location you'd like to manage, clicking "Info", and view your listing on Google Search, Google Maps, or Google+.


Update Your Google Listing At Any Time

You’re in charge of what people can see about your business. When they do a local search, you want to ensure that you’re creating the best impression. Google My Business provides you all the tools you need to ensure your listing information is correct and you’re able to connect with customers from any and all of your devices. Keeping your information updated is really important in ensuring your customers are always in the know. GMB makes adjusting your hours for the holidays, adding new phone numbers, updating business categories simple. All you have to do is update your information on Google My Business and it will automatically update on both Google Search and Maps.

Having a hard time finding your business? Improve your information.

Enter Complete & Correct Data

• Local results reward the most relevant results. Businesses with accurate and complete information are easier to match.
• Make sure to include your location, phone number, and category.

‍Verify Location

‍• Verify your address is correct for any and all locations.

‍Ensure Hours Are Correct

‍• Enter and update your hours when necessary.

‍Manage Reviews

‍• Responding to reviews allows you to interact with clients and display your appreciation for their feedback.
• Reviews help to increase visibility.

‍Add Pictures

‍• Add appealing photos of your business to entice customers to visit you.
• Pictures can be of goods, services, your storefront.
• Let your images tell the story of your business.

Find & Claim Your Page

Managing your business on Yelp allows you to better engage with the Yelp community. Claim your Yelp Business Page by entering your business name & address to get started. Once you find your page, you can enter your email address to claim the page on behalf of the business. To get started with the claim process, click “Claim Your Business.” In order to verify that you are indeed the owner of the business, Yelp may call your number listed on the page and ask you to enter a code. You must be at your place of business to answer this phone call and get your business claimed.


‍Setup Your Page

‍According to Yelp.com, over 142 million users visit Yelp each month! By setting up your Yelp Business Page, you can greatly increase your visibility and better connect with customers who have been to your business or are thinking about going for the first time! This is why setting up your page is so important. Be sure to update your business information, upload photos, and check that your contact information and hours are current and correct.


‍Manage Your Page

‍Once you claim your page, you can respond to reviews, track business analytics, create deals, and manage your presence from your phone. With your claimed business page, you can choose either of the free response tools that Yelp provides to reply to those who have left a review. You can respond publicly or privately which can help to create a loyal customer. Another positive of claiming your page, is that you can start Yelp ads to reach new customers.

Take Advantage Of Free Tools

Join The Conversation

• Respond to reviews publicly or privately.

Add Photos & Correct Business Info

‍• Enter and update your hours when necessary, add a link to you site, and upload photos.

Utilize The Mobile App

‍• Yelp for Business Owners has an app so you have full control of your business listing at all times.‍

Personal Facebook Profile

‍• In order to create a page, you must first have a Facebook profile.
• Information from your personal Facebook won’t populate on your business page unless you share it.
• Your personal profile and business page are considered separate entities.

‍Business Info
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‍• Provide business information so customers will be able to find, learn about, and contact you.
• Add details such as your address, email, phone number, hours, photos, website, and more.

‍Posting

‍• Inactive or rarely active pages are less likely to be interacted with, liked, or followed.
• Create a routine and curate content that provides updates about happenings with your business.
• These posts can be scheduled or sent out as frequently as you’d like.

‍Management Plan

‍• Providing trusted employees with access to admin rights on your page can help with the management of it.
• You can allow them to create posts, moderate posts, reply to messages, run ads, view insights, and more.
• Delegating tasks can help you keep your page active and help customers continue to visit.

‍Goals

‍• Having a clear understanding of what you want to attain by utilizing a Facebook business page is vital.
• This helps you to take advantage of the features you need the most such as insights and ads.
• Keep your page up to date, post often, interact with followers, and reap the benefits.

Create Or Merge Your Page

‍Getting Started

To create or merge your Facebook page, visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/creation/. Here you will be asked to determine whether you’re a “business or brand” or “community or public  gure.” If your business seemingly falls into both categories, choosethe one that best fits. You’ll then be prompted to  ll out basic information regarding your business such as your business name, category, and location. If you have a page that you want to merge into a business profile, you can do that as well by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/help/116067818477568


‍Setup Your Page

‍Adding current and correct information about your business is vital. Add your business name, a blurb about your business, profile and cover photos, location hours, and contact info. Setting up your page readies it for interaction with current, past, and future clients, so be sure you are putting forth your best images, well-written blurbs, and the most up-to-date information. Pages with more content and images are more enticing to customers. If you need assistance setting up your page, Facebook will prompt you to walk through some of the new features and help you fill out each section.


‍Customize Your Page

‍Facebook gives you a plethora of ways to further customize your page. Give your business a splash of individuality by choosing a custom template, unique username, adding a call to action button, setting up a booking tool, and curating instant message replies. All of these features are designed to help your business stand out and attract potential clients. If your page is set up so they can easily message you any questions, book appointments, or call you directly, clients are more likely to use your business and return to it again and again.


‍Manage Your Page

‍Once you set up your page, it’s important to stay active and interact with customers on it. Start posting right away and be as responsive as possible. Building connections will gain you loyal customers. Be sure to post relevant information that offers value for visitors so that they’ll want to stick around and learn more about your business. Try to maintain an approachable persona and invite friends and family to like your page. Now that your business page is up and running, you can share meaningful content, use page stories, as well as track insights and run ads to improve your visibility.