How to Setup Your Google My Business Account and Optimize Your Page

If you're looking to grow your business, you need to get setup on Google My Business. The first step is creating a Google account and registering your business. In this blog post, you'll learn how to do that and some of the other features of Google My Business that will help you grow your business.

Create an account and register your business

Before we jump in, you'll need to set up your business on Google My Business (GMB). This is where you'll store all your important information so that you can manage your page, add pictures, enter reviews, add events, and reach your audience. To set up a GMB account, click here, then click "Sign up for a new business page." A new window will open with a registration form where you'll create an account. If you don't have a Google account, you'll have to create one first. In this case, enter the email address and phone number you previously provided when you registered. Next, type in the brand name that you would like to use for your business, then click "Next." Fill in the name, address, and phone number, then click "Sign up" and you're done. Your GMB account is now setup.

How to verify your account

A Google account is required to do business on Google My Business. Google sends an email verification code to your registered email address each time you perform a business function on the platform. In order to complete the verification process, make sure you verify your account within 30 days of your account creation. If you do not, you'll be temporarily suspended from doing business on Google My Business. After you verify your account, you'll be able to send and receive emails on your business account. If you need help sending emails, see our article on how to send emails on Google My Business. How to manage your business The main job of your Google My Business account is to manage your business online. It can do this by providing help, booking appointments and notifications.

Get your listing set up

Before you can have a successful business, you need to have a way to advertise your business. The first thing you need to do is create an account on Google My Business. This is how you advertise your business and connect with potential customers. If you don't already have an account, now is the time to do that. Signing up on Google My Business will take you through a tutorial on how to create and manage your business listing. You'll learn about the different attributes of a business listing, the design of the page, and other information. You'll also create a new listing so you have a well-defined space for your business in Google.

Optimize your Google My Business Page

Before you can optimize your Google My Business page, you need to know what you're doing. The first step to optimizing your page is getting the right business details. The right information includes: Your address Phone number Business name Business description The closest location (are you a brick and mortar store or a digital-only business?) Business hours Contact information Location (city and state) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Tutorials and help articles The next step is figuring out what you want to offer on your page. What kind of content is it going to need? Are you running a digital-only business? Or are you working from a brick and mortar space? Whatever you're selling or promoting, you should have your own unique logo, avatar, and branding.

Conclusion

If you use Google Search, you use Google My Business to help people find your business. If you haven't yet set up a Google My Business account, then you should check it out today. It's easy to set up and includes many great tools for making your business stand out in search. I hope this blog post was useful to you. If you have any questions, leave a comment and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Want more SEO tips? Check out this post for more useful and advanced tips