How To Get Set Up In Google Local Business Center

In this article, we show you how to get set up in Google Local Search. If you’ve ever searched on Google for a business within a geographic area, you’ve likely seen the Local Search results at the top.

You want your business to be there.

Step By Step

STEP 1:
At the bottom of the http://www.google.com homepage, click on Business Solutions.

STEP 2:
Click on Local Business Center.

STEP 3:
If you already have a Google Account, Sign In. If you don’t have a Google Account, click the Sign Up Now link and follow the instructions, then return here.

STEP 4:
Click Add A New Listing.

STEP 5:
Fill out the form according to your business and click Next.

STEP 6:
If Google finds your business, it will present it on the next page for you to choose and click Next. If it doesn’t find it, it will present the details screen. Fill out your applicable details and hit Submit.

STEP 7:
You’ll now get the Verification screen where you’ll have two choices for verification – phone or mail. If you choose Phone, Google will call the phone number you provided for your listing with a PIN code for you to enter. If you choose mail, they’ll send a postcard with the PIN, which will take a couple weeks to arrive. Choose the option you want and click Finish to complete the process.