How to Set Up a Google Business Profile: Create Yours in Today

By Shaun Killian

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If you are a local business owner who wants more customers, you should set up a Google Business Profile (previously known as a Google My Business Listing).

What Is a Google Business Profile?

Your Google Business Profile is your most important business directory listing, followed by Bing Business Places and Apple Maps.

Yet, it is also much more.

Who Can Have a Google Business Profile?

1. Create a Google Account for Your Business

2. Sign in to Google Business Profile Manager

3. Add Your Business Name

How to Set Up a Google Business Profile

4. Select Your Business Category

How to Set Up a Google Business Profile

5. Choose a Store Address or a Business Service Area

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Enter Your Address
How to Set Up a Google Business Profile

6. Add the Contact Information for Your Business

How to Set Up a Google Business Profile
Add Your Phone Number and Website Address

7. Verify Your Physical Address

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Enter the Physical Postal Address of Your Business

7. Add Services to Your Business Profile Listing

How to Set Up a Google Business Profile

7. Add Business Hours to Your Google Profile Listing

How to Set Up a Google Business Profile

7. Add Business Hours to Your Google Profile Listing

8. Optionally Turn on Google Messages on Your Business Profile

9. Add a Business Description to Your Google Business Profile

10. Add Photos to Your Google Business Listing

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