Brand Listings For Your Business on Google Maps

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Set Pin Location on Map

   • Position the map marker where your business is located. This ensures accurate placement on Maps. Beambox+2prefacestudios.com+2

5. 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

6. 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.