thereby helping customers get the right directions for your company.
In addition to listing out the business, Google maps are also connected to Google My Business, which allows the users to access the entire company information including Google reviews in one go. This not only contributes to improved traffic but also helps boost search engine ranking.
Meanwhile, you can also add your company pictures, videos and opening hours within your Google Maps listing. Having all this information in one place will save your customer time and therefore boosts both customer satisfaction and your own reputation.
Here’s a step-by-step approach with pictures on how to pin your business listing on Google Maps.
Stage 1: Listing your business on Google My Business
- Access Google My Business via this link — https://www.google.com/business/
- Click on start now to add your business to Google maps
- Login with your Google account, and you will be able to access the “Add your Business Page”
- Add your business details like business name, country, city, phone number and select the category which is related to your business. Proceed to the next step.
- On the next page, you will be able to see the details of your business.
- Here, you’re prompted to accept terms and conditions, click on Agree and proceed.
- Next, Google asks if it can send you a verification code to your address.
- Click on Send postal code. The verification code will be sent within 1–2 weeks.
- Once done, you will be redirected to the Business Page Dashboard.
- This ends the process of listing your business on Google My Business.
Stage 2: Activating Business Location on Google Maps
- Your business is activated on Google maps only after the location has been verified using the verification code.
- Once you receive the verification code via email, log in to your Google My Business account.
- On the user home page, click on Get Verified, enter the code and click on the Submit button.
- Post verification, your business location is pinned on Google maps.
Source: Medium.com
