How To Claim Your Google Places (Google My Business) Page For Your Local Business 2016

Since Google Places pages are now appearing even before Google natural listings on local searches it is pretty important to get your business set up properly with Google Places. Google has set up over 50 million Google Places Pages (Google My Business) and so far only about 7% have claimed their listings. If you want people to find your business and get accurate information about your local business then you really need to claim your Google Places (Google My Business)  page and fully optimize it. If you want a basic introduction to Google Places go here. Now here is how you claim your page:

1. If you do not already have a Google id you would need to create one. Go here: https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount to create your Google id.

2. Now once you are either logged into your Google account go to Google Maps and type in your business. Here is the link for Google Maps: http://maps.google.com/

3. Now click on your businesses name once you find it. In this example I use a Thai Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.

4. Now that you have arrived at your Google Places (Google My Business) page click on the link which says “Business Owner.”

5. Now edit your listing. It may seem like you cannot edit your listing but you can go ahead and do so. Then Google will either send you a pin by phone or postcard to confirm your listing. Once your listing is confirmed it will appear live on Google Places (Google My Business) .

That is is! Well not really. The next step is to optimize fully your Google Places (Google My Business) page so that you rank above your competitors for local searches. You can start by uploading pictures, videos and descriptions of your business. I will be covering in depth optimization of your Google Places (Google My Business) pages in another post. Please let me know what you think in the comments area.

Thank you!

Matt

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