How to Add a Business To Google Maps

 Google Maps is one of the most popular navigation app. If your business isn't on either of this app, you are losing out on online and foot traffic. You can add your business to Google Maps. This app  present an opportunity to put your business in front of customers. This article shows you how to add a business to Google Maps.

•  To get started visit Google My Business  and click Sign In.You can use the Google Account that you use for Google Drive ore Gmail to log in.

•  Click Manage Now to check  if your business is already listed.

•  If your business is not there, click Add your Business to Google.

• Fill your business details. This includes its name,  the country  in which it is located, its street address, its URL and its phone number.

• Select the appropriate primary Google My Business Category that your business sits in. The category is actually very important,since its how  Google determines which business to show on which Search Queries. 

• If your address is not listed, you will have to set it manually in maps using the provided interface.

• You can use the satellite view to get a clearer picture of where you business is located.

• Click on the "Continue" button when done.

• Next Verify your Business.

• Once Google verify your business, you will receive a confirmation email so that customers can find your business on Google and its related platforms.

• After the verification process you can go to the dashboard and edit or add any other information.

• You can now tweak around with the settings in your account.This includes setting the profile picture and setting your business operating hours.

Why do businesses use Google Map.

    More and more people are using Google maps to discover new places to visit. This makes it a great tool for business looking to increase.It also gives your customers useful information about your business, including its opening hours and its physical address.