What is Google My Business?

If you’ve ever Googled a business, you’ve probably noticed a profile on the right side of search results that looks like the example below. Google My Business is a great way to help customers easily find you on Google in a variety of ways, including your location, phone number, and website. It’s free to claim your listing and offers potential customers an easy way to see all your business’s key info “at a glance.”

Google My Business Profile

• Website

• Directions & Map

• Phone number

• Hours

• Photos

• Reviews

• Posts & special offers

Why use Google My Business?

Google My Business is a free business profile that shows up in search results for your business. You can claim, verify, and manage your business information to ensure Google (and potential customers!) have your most current address, hours, website, and more. There are many great promotional features to use too, including:

• Customize your profile with photos, special offers, and more

• Respond to reviews to build consumer trust

• List products, offer bookings, and many other features

• Understand how your customers are finding your business and gain insight into keywords used to find your business, calls made via Google My Business listing, and more

Do I need to verify my business?

Yes! By verifying your business, Google confirms you are the rightful owner and you have permission to claim and manage your profile. You can verify ownership via phone, SMS, or having Google send a postcard to the address on your profile. Learn more about the verification process here.

How do I access and manage my profile?

Easily make updates, access features, and manage your Google My Business profile with the Google My Business app, sign in on the Google My Business website, or via Google Search and Maps.

How often should I check my Google My Business profile?

Check your profile for new comments, questions, and messages at least a few times per week. If you notice your listing gets a lot of interaction, you may want to check on it daily to be sure you don’t miss anything.

Where can I learn more or get help?

Google has great information to learn more here at Google My Business Resources. If you need help managing your Google My Business profile, Mighty Oak Digital is Google My Business Certified! Contact us here to work with our team.