Google my business account

Knowing that Google has 90% of the search engine market, it is really important that a small business shows up in Google searches. Up until recently your physical address had to show up in searches, for many virtual business owners that just isn't an option.
That has all changed now. My advice, if this is news to you,  is to create a Google My Business Account right now. 

If you want to search Fairley Good Designs and you can see what my Google My Business listing looks like.

It’s really easy and FREE.

You need a gmail account. I suggest using an existing gmail account that you use regularly. Don't worry you don’t have to use this email address in the listing.

Other information you will need is your actual address, contact information, some pictures, a logo if you have one  & a blurb about your business. A service area will be posted online so figure that out too. You don’t need a website. If you’re having one created, set up your Google My Business first and then add the website when it’s up and running.

A verification document could be sent to your home in about 10 days. When/if you receive that,  enter the code. There’s a whole bunch of options to spend money on advertising… I just did the bare minimum and will add to it later if need be. Your listing should show up in a few days! Recently I've had clients where the profile went LIVE without any notification. Congratulations you are now the proud owner of a Google My Business listing.

If this doesn’t sound really easy, give me a shout and I’ll walk you through it.

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