How to set up Google Business Profile

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Step by step on how to set up Google Business Profile

Hey fellow Misfits! You are here because you are either:

+ Thinking of starting a business
+ Have a business and need to set up your Google Business page
+ Have NFI why your here but you’re invested now

It's pretty easy. If you have set up a Facebook or Instagram profile, you will be able to do this.

Let's get started!

STEP 1

Sign up for a shiny new Google Business Profile
If you have a Google business profile, then just log in and skip to step 3.

STEP 2
Click on Manage Now and search for your business name. Alternatively you can also sign in to Google Maps and search for your business name there. Type your business name and see if it appears in the search suggestions. If the business name doesn’t appear then you can go ahead and click on ”Add your business name to Google”.

STEP 3
In case, you have already created a Google business profile for your business and it has been verified by a different email id. You can click on “Request access”.

STEP 4

The next step is to add a business name and category. The name you enter must exactly match your real business name and if you are tempted to add some keywords- Just don't! KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid) When adding the business category, make sure you add the closest match, Even if you don’t find an exact category. You will be able to change the business category later in your profile settings. Click here for the full list of categories.

STEP 5
In the next step it will ask if your business has a Physical location for customer visits. In case you have a physical presence select “yes” or if it is only online then select “no”.

STEP 6
Click next and add your business address. The address you provide must be accurate to avoid any confusion in the verification process.
In the next step you will be asked to answer if the business provides home delivery of services, select “yes” or “no” as applicable. In case you select “Yes” you will be asked to provide the area in which the service is offered. You can also edit this information later in your profile.

STEP 7
Next, add your contact details along with the website URL. If you do not have a website, you can skip this part and fill it out later when it's ready.
Before you move on to the verification process, you have to choose “Yes” or “No” for the “Stay in Know” option that offers to provide updates and recommendations for your business on Google.

Finally, the wait is over. Verify your Google My Business account to prove that the business is legit and operating at the given address. You can complete the verification process by “Postcard verification”, ”phone verification” or “email verification”.
In the case of “postcard verification,” you will receive a postcard at your address within 5-7 days that will contain a code that must be entered into the GBP account.

**Both phone and e-mail verifications are not available to everyone so stick to the postcard in most cases.

NOTE
Until your business account is verified, you can update your Days Open & working hours, Add photos & business descriptions, along with the messaging services. This will further help to add credibility to your business.

Now give yourself a pat on the back for setting up one of the most Important digital profiles you will need for your business.

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