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Unless you have a robust web presence, Google search results do not always show every business. The best way to improve visibility – and to get your business in front of customers – is to claim a Google My Business (GMB) listing.

After you have claimed your GMB listing and populated the fields with information about your business, Google will send a verification postcard to your business address. When you receive the postcard, it will contain a unique verification code that you will have to enter in your GMB profile.

If you have claimed your GMB profile and completed the by-mail verification process, your business should appear on Google Maps. If it doesn’t, there are several potential reasons, including changing location or contact information during the verification process, having your GMB profile suspended, or having little location authority (accuracy and consistency in business information published on the web). Our GMB management service ensures your business is visible in search results and on Google Maps.

Log into your GMB account, click the edit icon, and type in your new category or select the appropriate category from the dropdown box. Don’t forget to hit “apply” when you’ve made your changes. If you’re confused about making edits to your profile, our team of GMB management experts can help you optimize your listing for maximum visibility.

If you own your GMB listing, you can add users by logging into your profile, then clicking the Add User icon. Enter the user’s name and email, then select the user’s role (either owner or manager). Click “send” and the invitation to become a user for that location will be sent via email.

There is no direct way to add social media icons to your GMB profile. In fact, the platform won’t allow you to place social media links directly in the listing, website URL field, or business description. Instead, you can trigger Google’s Knowledge Panel to display social media icons by ensuring your social media profiles are linked to your business website. Place your website URL into the appropriate GMB listing field. The next time Google indexes your information, the social media icons will be displayed. Our team of GMB experts can help you with this confusing part of the setup process.

If you sell or transfer your business to someone else, it is possible to transfer ownership of your GMB profile to maintain the history, reviews, and information in the listing. Simply sign into your profile on GMB, select a registered user who you want to be the primary owner, and click “transfer”. It’s that easy!

Simply put, yes. Google reviews for your business help to improve search rankings and overall visibility in search results. Every time a customer posts a review or rates your business, that action sends signals to the Google algorithm indicating trustworthiness and authority in your given industry.

Whenever someone searches for a business by name or branding, online reviews form an important part of the Google algorithm in determining relevant search results for each query. So, reviews are a critical aspect in getting great visibility for your business. Confused about online reputation or brand management? In addition to our GMB management services, we provide a wide range of customized solutions to help build brand awareness and to protect or repair damaged reputations.

Businesses have some control over reviews posted to Google. However, there are only a handful of specific violations that allow business owners to remove reviews, particularly those that are negative, fake, or misleading/defamatory. In other words, a business cannot simply go into their profile and delete whatever reviews they desire; the reviews to be removed must be in violation of Google’s review policy. Review management is another tool that our team can leverage as part of your GMB management service.

By claiming your Google My Business (GMB) listing, you are taking a huge step toward visibility in search results. When used correctly, GMB gets you on Google Maps, helps you rank in branded searches, and improves brand awareness. This powerful tool has incredible SEO benefits; we can help you unlock the full potential with our customized GMB management services.