{"id":7081,"date":"2025-03-17T11:30:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/?post_type=blog_post&#038;p=7081"},"modified":"2025-03-17T11:33:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:33:24","slug":"how-do-i-verify-my-business-on-google-to-ace-local-seo","status":"publish","type":"blog_post","link":"https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/blog\/how-to-verify-my-business-on-google\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I Verify My Business on Google to Ace Local SEO?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/blog\/how-to-verify-my-business-on-google\/#What_Does_Google_My_Business_Have_to_Do_With_Local_SEO title=\"What Does Google My Business Have to Do With Local SEO?\">What Does Google My Business Have to Do With Local SEO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/blog\/how-to-verify-my-business-on-google\/#How_to_Verify_My_Business_on_Google title=\"How to Verify My Business on Google\">How to Verify My Business on Google<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/blog\/how-to-verify-my-business-on-google\/#What_Happens_After_Youre_Verified_And_How_to_Win_at_Local_SEO title=\"What Happens After You\u2019re Verified? (And How to Win at Local SEO)\">What Happens After You\u2019re Verified? (And How to Win at Local SEO)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/blog\/how-to-verify-my-business-on-google\/#Google_My_Business_Verification_Local_SEO_Gold title=\"Google My Business Verification = Local SEO Gold\">Google My Business Verification = Local SEO Gold<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s start with a brutal truth: If your business isn\u2019t showing up on Google, you don\u2019t exist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration. But in the Local SEO world, it\u2019s dangerously close to reality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you own a brick-and-mortar store, a franchise, or an e-commerce business or run SEO for clients, getting Google My Business (GMB) verification isn\u2019t optional. It\u2019s the foundation of your local search presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And if you\u2019ve ever wondered, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;How do I verify my business on Google?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014you\u2019re in the right place. This guide will show you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Google My Business verification works<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The different ways to get verified on Google<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why it\u2019s crucial for Local SEO<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s dive in?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Google_My_Business_Have_to_Do_With_Local_SEO\"><\/span>What Does Google My Business Have to Do With Local SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EVERYTHING.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google loves businesses that are easy to verify. If Google trusts your business information, you get rewarded with higher rankings in local search results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s why GMB verification is the key to unlocking <\/span><a href=https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/local-seo-services\/><span data-contrast=\"none\">local SEO<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> success:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It\u2019s Your Ticket to the Google Local Pack<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever searched for &#8220;best coffee shop near me&#8221; and seen those top three map listings with star ratings and directions?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That\u2019s the Google Local Pack\u2014prime real estate for local businesses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting verified on Google is what gets you there. Without verification, your business won&#8217;t even be considered for local rankings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It Helps Google Trust Your Business<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google\u2019s goal is to serve the most accurate, relevant results to users.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">With GMB verification, you&#8217;re telling Google:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, I exist.<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, this is my real location.<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, customers can visit or contact me here.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More trust = higher rankings in Google Search and Google Maps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It Powers Your NAP Consistency (Which Boosts Rankings)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NAP stands for <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Name, Address, Phone Number<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consistency is key.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google cross-checks your GMB details with business listings across the web.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If everything matches \u2192 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Higher rankings.<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there are inconsistencies \u2192 <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You drop in rankings.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> It Helps You Get More Reviews (Which = More Clicks &amp; Conversions)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GMB verified businesses can collect and respond to reviews, which is a HUGE ranking factor in local SEO.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More (positive) reviews = more clicks = higher rankings.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Encourage real customers to leave reviews and respond to them. It builds trust AND signals to Google that you&#8217;re an engaged business.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Verify_My_Business_on_Google\"><\/span>How to Verify My Business on Google<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you claim to own a business, Google doesn\u2019t just take your word for it. That would be too easy (and, frankly, a spammer\u2019s dream). Instead, you have to prove your business is real, operational, and located where you say it is.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You don\u2019t get to choose your verification method. Google decides based on your business type, category, and public information. Some businesses might have multiple verification options, while others are stuck with just one (like the dreaded postcard).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s break down the different ways you might be asked to get verified on Google.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Video Recording\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Best for: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New businesses, service-area businesses, and those without a physical storefront.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google My Business video verification is a major part of its verification process. If you\u2019re eligible, this is one of the fastest and most foolproof ways to verify your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How it Works:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Record a video showing:<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your business\u2019s exterior \u2013 street signs, surrounding area, storefront.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your business\u2019s interior \u2013 products, workspace, branded materials.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proof of management \u2013 access to employee-only areas (like a cash register, storage room, or business documents).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Submit the video through your Google Business Profile.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google manually reviews it\u2014typically within 24\u201348 hours.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip: <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep the camera steady, ensure good lighting, and capture everything in one continuous shot. If Google can\u2019t verify something clearly, they\u2019ll reject it, and you\u2019ll have to start over.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/seo8-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/seo8-2.png 512w, https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/seo8-2-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/seo8-2-150x101.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Phone or Text Verification\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Best for: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses with a publicly listed phone number.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re one of the chosen ones, Google might let you verify your Google Business through phone or text. This is the fastest option.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How it Works:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go to your Business Profile.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click &#8220;Get Verified&#8221; \u2192 Choose &#8220;Phone&#8221; or &#8220;SMS.&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Receive a 5-digit Google Business code via text or automated call.<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enter the code in your Business Profile.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re verified!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems won\u2019t work\u2014you must answer the call or receive the text directly.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/seo9-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/seo9-2.png 512w, https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/seo9-2-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/seo9-2-150x87.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Email Verification\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses with a public business email domain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How it Works:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go to your Business Profile.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click &#8220;Get Verified&#8221; \u2192 Choose &#8220;Email.&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google will send a verification link to your email.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Click the link and complete verification.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip: <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check your spam folder if you don\u2019t see the email. Also, Google requires the email to match your domain (e.g., if your website is example.com, your email should be yourname@example.com).<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Live Video Call<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for: Businesses with a physical storefront or unique verification needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sometimes, Google might require a live video call with a Google Support rep. Think of it as a virtual business audit where you show them, in real time, that your business exists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How it Works:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1: Schedule &amp; Prepare for the Call<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use a mobile device with a working camera.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be at your business location.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prepare to show:<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your storefront\/signage (if applicable).<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your workspace, tools, or inventory.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proof of business operations (like accessing an employee-only area).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Step 2: Start a Text Chat First<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go to Google Business Profile \u2192 Get Verified \u2192 Live Video Call.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Select your language.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tap Start Call to begin a chat with a Google rep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Step 3: Join the Video Call &amp; Show Proof<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Google rep will walk you through what they need to see.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If everything checks out, you\u2019re verified.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Important:<\/span><\/i><\/b> <i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Live video calls are only available during your business hours\u2014if you operate outside of standard times, Google might delay your verification.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Mail Verification\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best for: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses with a physical location (not service-area businesses).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google\u2019s classic method: snail mail. It\u2019s the slowest but most common way to verify a business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How it Works:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1: Request Your Code<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go to your Business Profile \u2192 Get Verified \u2192 Postcard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Confirm your mailing address.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Request the verification code.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 2: Wait for 5\u201314 Days<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not edit your business name, address, or category during this time\u2014doing so will reset the verification process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not request a new code\u2014this will invalidate the one that\u2019s already on its way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Step 3: Enter the 5-Digit Google My Business Code<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you receive the postcard, log in to your profile and enter the code.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Step 4: Wait Up to 5 Business Days for Final Review<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google manually reviews the submission before confirming your verification.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: If you verify your website with Google Search Console, you might qualify for instant verification, skipping this entire process.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_Youre_Verified_And_How_to_Win_at_Local_SEO\"><\/span>What Happens After You\u2019re Verified? (And How to Win at Local SEO)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you receive your Google My Business confirmation email, your business is officially recognized by Google, which means:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can now appear in Google Search &amp; Google Maps<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customers can find and contact you directly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can start optimizing your profile to improve rankings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But you can&#8217;t stop here. It\u2019s time to supercharge your Local SEO strategy and turn your Google Business Profile into a lead-generating machine.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Optimize Your Google Business Profile (GMB) for Higher Rankings<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Optimizations to Improve Local SEO:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Name \u2013 Use your official business name (avoid stuffing keywords; Google penalizes this).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Category \u2013 Select primary and secondary categories that best describe your services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Hours \u2013 Keep them updated, especially for holidays and special occasions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Services &amp; Products \u2013 List all services you offer and include detailed descriptions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"15\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Photos &amp; Videos \u2013 Businesses with high-quality images get 42% more requests for directions and 35% <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more website clicks.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why This Matters for Local SEO<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google prioritizes complete, well-maintained listings because they provide a better user experience. The more details you provide, the more Google trusts your business, which means higher local rankings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Start Collecting Customer Reviews\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fact: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Businesses with more positive reviews rank higher in Google\u2019s Local Pack (the top 3 search results for local businesses).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Get More Google Reviews:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask happy customers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 The best time? Right after they\u2019ve had a great experience.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make it easy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Share your Google review link via email, SMS, or social media.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Reviews Impact Local SEO<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More reviews = higher credibility<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Higher star ratings = more clicks &amp; conversions<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recent reviews = more ranking power (Google favors fresh, active profiles)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip: <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respond to every review (yes, even the negative ones). Businesses that engage with reviews rank higher and build more trust with potential customers.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Post Regular Updates &amp; Promotions\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think of your Google Business Profile as your mini-website on Google. Keeping it active and updated signals to Google (and customers) that you\u2019re engaged and relevant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What to Post on Google My Business:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"16\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special promotions &amp; discounts \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limited-time offers to drive foot traffic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"17\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Events &amp; announcements \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hosting a workshop or launching a new product? Let people know!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Behind-the-scenes photos &amp; videos \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Showcase your team, work culture, or new arrivals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blog posts &amp; industry news \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Share insights related to your business niche.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why This Matters for Local SEO<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google prioritizes businesses that regularly update their profiles because they provide fresh, relevant content. A dormant profile loses visibility over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/i><\/b> <i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post at least once a week. Businesses that actively post get 2x more engagement than those that don\u2019t.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Use Google Q&amp;A to Address Customer Questions\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customers have questions. Lots of them. And Google Q&amp;A allows you to answer those questions directly in your business listing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to Use Google Q&amp;A for SEO:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pre-fill common questions: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t wait for customers to ask! Add FAQs about your services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"21\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encourage happy customers to ask &amp; answer questions : <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google ranks engaged businesses higher.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"22\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monitor &amp; respond quickly: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unanswered questions can hurt conversions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip: <\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Google sometimes auto-generates answers from user submissions. Keep an eye on them to correct misleading information.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Track Performance with Google Business Insights\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can\u2019t improve what you don\u2019t measure. Google Business Insights gives you real data on how customers are interacting with your profile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Metrics to Track:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"23\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How customers find you \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Direct search vs. discovery search.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"24\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How many people called you \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Calls made from your listing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"25\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How many people requested directions \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This shows demand in your local area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335551671&quot;:5,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"26\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Website clicks \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Measures engagement with your profile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro Tip:<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If your profile isn\u2019t getting much engagement, try tweaking your photos, business description, and posts to improve performance.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also Read &#8211;<\/span><\/i><\/b> <a href=https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/blog\/complete-local-seo-checklist-essential-steps-for-local-businesses\/><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Local SEO Checklist: Tips For Google Maps SEO<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_My_Business_Verification_Local_SEO_Gold\"><\/span>Google My Business Verification = Local SEO Gold<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verifying your business on Google isn\u2019t just about checking a box\u2014it\u2019s a fundamental step in dominating Local SEO.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It boosts your search rankings.<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It helps customers find and trust you.<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It gives you control over your business info.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, if you want to own your local market, optimize your Google Business Profile and get verified ASAP.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s start with a brutal truth: If your business isn\u2019t showing up on Google, you don\u2019t exist.\u00a0 Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration. But in the Local SEO world, it\u2019s dangerously close to reality.\u00a0 Whether you own a brick-and-mortar store, a franchise, or an e-commerce business or run SEO for clients, getting Google My &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adlift.com\/in\/blog\/how-to-verify-my-business-on-google\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How do I Verify My Business on Google to Ace Local SEO?&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":7082,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"post-tag":[],"blog-category":[17],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Verify My Business on Google in 5 Easy Steps<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Google Business Profile verification made easy! 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