1. How to List Your
Business on Google
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Using Google My Business Tool
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2. What is Google My Business?
 Google introduced Google My Business in June, 2014.
 The platform is designed to help small businesses:
 Show up on the web via search
 Get on Google Maps
 Stand out on Google+
 Share accurate business information
 Be found across devices
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3. 11 Steps to List Your
Business
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4. Step #1 – Select Your Type of Business
 Once you have a Google Account, select the type of business you
operate by choosing one of the following three options: storefront,
service area, or brand.
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5. Step #2 – Search for Your Business
 In most cases, Google already knows you exist. That said, it's
always a good idea to start with a new search in order to find your
exact listing.
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6. Step #3 – Set Up Location on Maps
 List your location, phone number and your primary product or service
category. Google has an existing category listing, so make sure you
select from their 'auto-suggestion' window after typing in your
primary business type.
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7. Step #4 – Confirm Your Business Info
 Insure the information you just entered about your business is
correct, as well as get your agreement that you are indeed the
person authorized to manage your location.
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8. Step #5 – Verify Your Business Info
 This is one of the most critical steps in the process! You can verify
via phone, mail or through your Google Webmaster account. Phone
is instant, while mail may take 1-2 weeks to receive the postcard
from Google with your 5 digit PIN.
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9. Step #6 – Optimize Your Business Info
 Once the verification process is complete, it's time to really make
your business listing sing! You'll see how to complete your file in
the blue box, using steps 7-11 as your guide.
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10. Step #7 – Add Contact Information
 In addition to your address, include important contact information
such as secondary phone numbers, your website address and your
business email address.
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11. Step #8 – Add Category Information
 Add other categories beyond your primary category to better
describe your business (and help get found). You may add up to 5
categories, as long as your selecting what your business 'is' vs.
what it 'does'. (i.e. Plumber vs. Sink Repair).
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12. Step #9 – Add Hours Information
 You'll have the option to customize your hours for each day of the
week, and be able to modify them if you have changes , especially
during the holidays.
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13. Step #10 – Add More Photos
 According to Yext, business listings with photos get 248% more
clicks than those without. Add as many quality images to your
listing as possible (max. is 10). Also, a good idea is to add your
logo first, so it renders in search as your main image.
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14. Step #11 – Add an Introduction
 Now the fun part – telling your story. In this step you'll have plenty
of space to tell your customers and prospects about what makes
you unique.
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15. What’s Next?
 In addition to Google, your business should also appear
on search engines like Bing and Yahoo!, plus popular
directories like Yelp and YellowPages.
See how you show up by running your free report
or by calling 866-305-8334 for a free consultation
with an online expert at Deluxe!
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