How to verify your business on Google
- Make sure you have a Google Account for your business
To create a Business profile you should have a Google account, you should create one first if you do not already have one.
- Make sure you have a Business Profile
You should have a Business profile registered with Google if not you should create one first.
- Sign up for a Google My Business account
To create business account you should visit the Google Business homepage and create an account by clicking on SignUp.
- Request to claim your Business Profile
There are two methods to claim your Business Profile.
Claim request method 1: You can claim your Business Profile directly from the Google My Business page.
Step 1: Enter your mailing address
Enter Mailing address
Step 2: You are verified
Click on Next then the “You’re now verified” message appears which means your mailing address is verified.
Verified Message
Step 3: Add Business Hours
Add working days along with the opening and closing times of your business.
Add Business Hours
Step 4: Add messaging
Accept the customer messages for your business profile if you wish to.
Add messaging
Step 5: Add Business Description
Add your business description
Add Business Description
Step 6: Add photos
Add some relevant photos of your business.
Add photos
Step 7: Claim benefits
Claim your welcome bonus credits given by Google which you can use for advertisements and promotions.
Claim benefits
Step 8: The business profile claimed successfully
Then a message appears that says “Your edits will be visible once you’re verified” This means we are done with creating our account and Google will take some time to verify your account.
Final Message
Your Business Profile
Claim request method 2: Google Maps You can also claim your Business Profile through Google Maps.
Step 1: Open Google Maps on your computer
You can do this by typing “Google Maps” into your web browser and clicking on the first result.
Open Google Maps
Step 2: Enter the business name in the search bar
Type the name of your business into the search bar at the top of the Google Maps page. A list of businesses that match your search will appear. Click on your business name in this list.
Enter the business name in the search bar
Step 3: Click “Manage Business Profile”:
This will start the process of claiming your Business Profile.
Manage your profile
Step 4: Choose a different business (optional)
If you own or manage another business, you can click “I own or manage another business” to select it.
Step 5: Select a verification option and follow the on-screen steps
Google will need to verify that you’re the legitimate owner of the business. This is usually done by sending a verification code to your business address.