Set up Google My Business

Your Google Business Profile makes it easy for consumers to discover, learn about, and contact your business online. In this article, we will be taking a look at what the setup process for a Google Business Profile looks like.

While having a Google Business listing is not mandatory, it offers numerous advantages for businesses looking to establish a strong online presence, especially in local markets. It is a free and effective tool to showcase your business, engage with customers, and boost your credibility in the digital landscape.

STEPS TO SET UP GOOGLE BUSINESS PROFILE

• Step 1  - Create a Profile
• Step 2 - Verify your Google Business Profile
• Step 3 - Inform ShedPro that your profile has been successfully created

Step 1  - Create a Profile

1. On your computer, sign in to your Google Account, or create one. 

   • If you create a new Google Account, sign up with your business email domain.

2. Go to create a profile. 

3. Enter the name of your business. You may also be able to select your business from the list of suggested businesses as you type.

   • If you get a message that someone else has already verified the business, request ownership of the Business Profile.

4. Search for your business category.

5. Click Next. 

6. Choose whether you have a location customers can visit.

   • For businesses with a storefront staffed during business hours: Click Yes.

     • You may be asked to enter your business address or position a marker on a map for the location of your businesses. When finished, click Next.

   • For businesses that don't have a storefront staffed during business hours: Click No.

7. Enter the service area of your business.

   • You can set your service area based on the cities, postal codes, or other areas that you serve. You can add up to 20 service areas. 

8. Enter a phone number and website URL.

9. Click Next.

   • Tip: It’s recommended to enter the individual phone number or store page for each location, rather than a remote call center. 

10. Click Finish. 

Step 2 - Verify your Google Business Profile

⭐ Tip: We recommend reviewing your information before you request verification.

• To verify now: At the top, find the red banner and click Verify now.
• To verify later: Click Verify Later and then Later.

This involves Google providing you with a verification code, which can be done in a variety of ways:

• Phone call

• Postcard mailed to your business address

• Email

Once the code arrives you can then input it to verify your business and you are all set up. Your business now has a Google Business Profile!

Step 3 - Inform ShedPro that your profile has been successfully created

• If you are using our Google Ads services, your Google Business Profile is a great addition that helps the Ads campaign even more efficiently. Contact ShedPro at [email protected] if you need any support.