SET UP YOUR GMB PAGE
Reach more people and grow your sales by opening a GMB account. It’s quite easy and won’t take too much of your time.
- Sign up for a GMB account:
Go to the Google My Business website. Log in to your existing Google account. Go to ‘Manage Now’ in the top right corner. Follow the prompts. Enter the name of your business to figure out whether or not it’s already listed. Go to ‘Add your business with Google.’ If it’s not listed, click on ‘Add my business,’ then ‘Next’
- Add your business:
This is where you add your business’ information. Enter the name of your business, select the category that best describes your company and move on to the next step.
- Add location:
Select your country/region, enter your company’s physical address, zip code, and everything else required. You will be asked whether or not you want to add your location. Tick the following options based on your preferences. If you don’t want to add your location go to ‘No’ and move on to the next step.
- Add contact details:
Add your primary contact details such as your phone number and website. Go to ‘Finish’ and you are done creating your page. Move on to the most important step.
- Verify your business:
Double-check your information and verify that you are the real business owner. You can verify your information via email, phone, or postcard. If you choose the ‘Verify by email’ method, double check your email address and go to your inbox. Find the verification email and follow the link. If you opt for the phone method, enter your current phone number and click on ‘Verify by phone.’ You will instantly receive a text message with your code. Enter the code and verify your business.
After successfully authenticating your business, you will have full control over your account. You can edit your profile as you please. Use the GMB dashboard to keep your information up to date.
SETTING UP YOUR GMB APP
The GMB app allows you to easily manage your page on the go. You can post new updates, share photos, respond to questions or comments, see customer reviews, and so on.
Certain features available on the app are not available when using your desktop. Therefore, it is recommended that you install the mobile app.
Download the app from the App Store or Play store. Launch the app and sign in with the email you used during the sign-up process. On the homepage, right at the top, you will see statistics on how users interact with your page. For example, the number of views and searches. Scroll down to see more information such as your latest posts, followers, and reviews.
Head over to the ‘More’ tab to customize your settings, set up notifications, and so on. Experiment with the app features and become accustomed to them.
Use the app to boost local SEO, edit your business’ information, update your contact details, or working hours.
When you have everything set up, the next step is to aim for high rankings on search engines to reach more people and increase your revenue.