How to set up your Google Business Profile

Your Google Business Profile is the listing that appears on Google Maps and in local search. For many local businesses, it is the first thing people see.

Steps

1. Go to business.google.com and sign in with the Google account that should own the listing.
2. Search for your business. Claim it if it already exists, or add it if it does not.
3. Choose your main category carefully. It affects which searches you appear in.
4. Add your address or service area, hours, phone number, and website link.
5. Verify the listing. Google may ask for a video, a phone call, or a postcard.

After it is live

• Add real photos of your work, your space, or your team.
• Ask happy customers for reviews, and reply to every review.
• Keep your hours current, including holidays.
• Use the same business name, address, and phone number everywhere online.

We can help connect your profile to your website during your project. See also how SEO works on a new website.