How to Register a Business on Google

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This wikiHow teaches you how to register your business on Google. Registering your business on Google is free and it gets you on the listed in Google searches.

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    Go to https://business.google.com/ in a web browser. You can use any web browser on PC or Mac.
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    It's the green icon in the upper-right corner, and below the text on the web page.
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    Click the line below the header that says "Business name" and type the name of your business. Then click the blue button that says "Next".
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    The next page is where you enter your address. Use the pulldown menu to select what country you are from. Use the next line to type your street address. The third line is where you type your city. Use the pulldown menu to select your state, and type your zip code (if you live in the US). There is also a checkbox at the bottom for you to check if you deliver goods to your customers. Click "Next" when you finish filling out the form.
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    Use the line below the text on the page to type what kind of business your run. As you type, you will see a list of matching categories. Click the correct category as soon as you see it. Click "Next" when you are finished.
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    The next page is for your contact information. Use the first line to type your phone number. Use the pulldown menu in front of this line to select what country you are from. Then use the second line to type the URL for your website. Click "Next" when you are ready to continue.
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    Click the radial button next to "Yes" or "No" if you want Google to send you tips on how to improve your presence on Google. Click "Next" when you are ready to continue.
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    It's the blue button at the bottom of the screen. This will confirm that you are authorized to manage the business listing.
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    It's the blue button that below the text asking you to select a verification method. Google will send you a postcard with a 5 digit code. You can now go to https://business.google.com/ and log in to manage your business listing. Certain features will be locked until you verify your location with the 5 digit code on the postcard.
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    When the postcard with the 5-digit code arrives in the mail, go to https://business.google.com/ and click "Verify location" in the sidebar to the left. Type the 5-digit code in the line that says "Enter code" and click "Verify". This will unlock all the features of the Google business website and allow you to fully manage your business listing.
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    How can I promote my business on Google?
    Anar Kazimov
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    Anar Kazimov is a Digital Marketing Expert based in Vancouver, Canada. He is the Owner and Marketing Director of Pixel Prodigies, a company created to help business owners achieve more sales by revamping their digital portfolio. He has helped the NIH, IBM, Canadian film studios, Rolex dealerships, and many other firms in their marketing campaigns. He previously had a career in the IT industry and worked at Freelancer.com. He received a BS in Computer Science from the University of Victoria.
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    First, make your business listing accurate. Include the proper hours of operation, contact details, and address of the business. Add some high-quality photos to help customers see your products, services, and premises. Keep posting special promotions, events, or new offerings regularly on your profile to engage the audience. Encourage happy customers to leave reviews and respond to reviews so others will know you appreciate customer input. You can leverage your Q&A section by answering frequently asked questions or those that require a little longer of an answer. Keeping your Google My Business profile complete, up-to-date, and engaging will promote your business and increase your local search visibility.
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    I opened a business account but I can't see it in Google!?
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    You need to list your business in Google My Business. Then you need to complete the verification which can be via online video or by post mail and you are set.
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    No, It's totally free. You have to create, properly optimize and manage for Google ranking.
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