How to Add Business to Google Maps

Step 1: Open Google Maps and Search your Location

Open Google Maps and Search the Location of Your Business in Google Maps.

For Quickly Open Google Maps click here

Step 2: Right-Click on the Location and Select Add Your Business

Step 3: Type your Business Name and Click on Continue

Now give the business name of your business in the box. Keep your business name innovative to capture the interest of customers (If you are starting fresh). If you are already an established business offline keep the name the same as it is needed during Verification.

Step 4: Select from Business Type and Click Next

Select the type of business that you are running from the given choices and click on the Next Button.

There are three types of business types:

1. Online retail – Customers can directly purchase your products online from your website. Amazon and Walmart are examples of online retail.
2. Local Store – Customers come and visit your business and buy products from your store. Local general stores and supermarkets are examples.
3. Service Business – Here your business visits customers and offers services. Services maintenance, repairs, training, or consulting are some of the examples.

Step 5: Add Your Website and Click Next (Optional)

Note: You can also skip the steps and can edit later after creating your business

Step 6: Enter a Business Category and Click Next

Type the Name of the Category closest to your business services and products and select the category!

In this example, we have opted for graphic designer as a category for learning purposes

Step 7: Enter Your Business Address and Click Next

Enter your full address details like country, state, and city, and Enter the full address of your business’s physical location with Pincode and click on Next.

Note: Make sure you provide a valid address of your business and the right location as it will affect the Google verification process thus your business will not be verified!

Step 8: Choose an Existing Business or Select None of these and Click on Next

In this, Google will show some of the names of businesses that are similar to the Business name you have entered, make sure that the Business Name does not exist or is unique.

If else Click on None of this option and select Next

Step 9: Mark the Exact Business Location on Google Maps and Click Next
 

Step 6: Add Your Phone Number and Click Next

Add the contact number and the business website(if exists) and Click on Next. Even you can skip this part but it is better to add info so that customers can contact you.

Note: Make sure that you add a valid and active Mobile Number! This can be edit in the future if you want to skip this task currently you can!

Step 7: Put Your Business on the Map and Click Continue

You can opt for additional settings and click continue.

You can also enable News and tips from Google as it will help you grow your business online.

Step 8: Now, Your Business has been successfully added to Google Maps.

How to Add Your Business to Google Maps – Quick Steps

1. Sign in to your Google Account.
2. Go to Google Maps (maps.google.com).
3. Search for your business.
4. If it’s not listed, click “Add a missing place.”
5. Fill in your business details.
6. Verify your connection to the business.
7. Submit the information.

In today’s modern world having a strong online presence is a must for any business. Having an online presence gives you the ability to thrive in the competitive world. Adding business into Google Maps creates a portfolio for your business on the Internet. It gives the potential customer searching for a product or a service they find your business and get the whole information about your business, essentials like contact details and address of your business, photos of your business, opening and closing hours, and customer reviews.

The process of adding your business to Google Maps seems difficult but in reality, it is very simple. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step procedure, to ensure your business reaches the right place in Google Maps.