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Step 1: Create Your Google Business ProfileNOTES
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Set Up 🛠️⚙️1. Visit the Google Business Profile Website
Go to google.com/business.
Click "Manage now" and log in with your Google account.
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2. Enter Your Business Details
Add your business name.
Select a primary category that best describes your business.
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3. Set Your Location Preferences
Choose whether to make your business address public.
If public, enter your business address.
If private, specify your service areas instead.
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4. Add Service Areas (Optional)
Define any areas you serve if your business operates outside your main location.
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5. Provide Contact Details
Share a phone number and website (optional) to help customers reach you.
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Online Presence: Build a basic website (Home, About, Services, Contact)
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6. Verify Your Business
Complete the setup by entering your mailing address and requesting verification—or select “Verify later.”
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Step 2: Verify Your Google Business ProfileNOTES
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Verification ✅📝Choose Your Verification Method
Select the appropriate verification method based on your location:
Postcard by Mail (Most Common).
Phone Verification (Available in USA, Canada, UK).
Email Verification (Available in USA, Canada, Europe).
Instant Verification (If using Google Search Console).
Video Call Verification (If requested by Google).
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Request Verification
Log in to your profile and go to Manage locations.
Select "Verify now" for the listing you want to verify.
For Postcard by Mail:
Confirm or add your mailing address.
Request a postcard with your verification code.
For Phone or Email (if available):
Select phone or email verification.
Enter the code sent via text, call, or email.
For Video Call (if requested):
Schedule a video call with Google.
Show your business location, signage, and required documents during the call.
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Enter the Verification Code
Log in and enter the code from your postcard, email, or phone.
⚠️ Important Notes:

Don’t change your business name, address, or category while waiting for verification.
If the postcard doesn’t arrive within 21 days, wait 30 days before requesting a new one.
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Step 3: Optimise Your Google Business ProfileNOTES
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Optimise Profile 🔥🌱Complete Every Field
Add your business hours, a detailed description, and a full list of services/products.
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Upload High-Quality Photos
Include:
Exterior and interior shots of your business location.
Photos of your team and products/services.
Ensure photos are:
JPG or PNG format.
At least 720 x 720 pixels
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Add Videos
Upload videos showcasing your business.
Length: Under 30 seconds.
Size: Less than 100MB.
Resolution: 720p or higher.
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Use Keywords Strategically
Add relevant keywords to your description and services.
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Collect and Respond to Reviews
Encourage customers to leave positive reviews.
Respond to all reviews promptly.
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Post Updates Regularly
Use the Posts feature to share updates, promotions, and news
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Step 4: Enhance Local SEONOTES
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Enhance SEO 🚀📈 Ensure Consistent NAP Information
Confirm your Name, Address, and Phone (NAP) are consistent across:
Your website.
Online directories.
Social media profiles.
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List Service Areas
Add all areas you serve to improve local search visibility.
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Leverage Categories and Attributes
Add additional categories relevant to your business.
Include attributes like "Wheelchair accessible" or "Free Wi-Fi" if applicable.
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Monitor Insights
Review the Insights tab to see how customers are finding your business.
Adjust your strategy based on customer actions and data
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Step 5 Final ChecklistNOTES
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Final Checklist ✅📝Google Business Profile created and verified.
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All business details completed and accurate.
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High-quality photos and videos uploaded.
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Service areas and keywords optimised.
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Customer reviews collected and managed.
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Regular updates and posts added.
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Local SEO enhanced with consistent NAP and categories.
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