Brand Listings For Your Business on Google Maps
Go to Google Business Profile
Visit business.google.com and sign in with your Google account. Google Business+1
If you don’t have a Google account, create one first. Constant Contact
Add or Claim Your Business
On the dashboard, click “Add your business to Google” or “Manage Now”. Google Help+2Joist+2
Search to see if your business is already listed. If so, claim it. prefacestudios.com+2Google Help+2
If it’s not listed, select “Add new business.” Constant Contact+1
Enter Business Details
Input your business name, address, and category (primary & secondary). Constant Contact+2prefacestudios.com+2
For service-area businesses (no storefront), you can hide your address and show a service area instead. Reddit
Provide your phone number, website (if any), and business hours. Joist+2Constant Contact+2
Add a business description (750 characters or less). Constant Contact+1
Upload photos, logos, and other visuals. Joist+2Constant Contact+2
Set Pin Location on Map
Position the map marker where your business is located. This ensures accurate placement on Maps. Beambox+2prefacestudios.com+2
Verify Your Business
Google will ask you to verify that you are the owner or manager of the business. Methods include:
Postcard (mailed to your address) with a code
Phone verification (text or call)
Video or image verification (in some regions) Joist+2Constant Contact+2
Enter the verification code when you receive it to activate your listing. Joist+1
Manage & Optimize Your Listing
Once verified, you can edit your profile details, respond to reviews, post updates, offers, photos, etc. Google Business+2Constant Contact+2
Keep your hours, services, and contact info up to date.
Encourage customers to leave reviews.
Use Google’s analytics (insights) to see how people find you. Google Business+1
✅ Tips & Best Practices
Use consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) across all directories and your website.
Choose your category carefully — it affects when you show up for searches.
For service-area businesses, don’t publicly list your home address if you serve customers at their location. Use the “service area” setting. Reddit
Upload high-quality photos — they improve trust & click-through.
Respond to reviews (positive or negative) — it signals engagement to Google.
Update your listing if you move, change hours, or rebrand — re-verification may be needed in some cases.
