More people search for businesses online than anywhere else. Lots of people use Google maps to search for business’. Optimising your map listing is simple with Google Places; allowing you to verify your location, list your contact details, product or service categories, hours of operation, offers, photos, reviews.
Its important to claim and verify your Google Places business listing so your full business details show in google maps and other Google listings.
Sign in at Google places http://www.google.com/places/ (or sign up if you don’t have an account)
Search for existing listing – you’ll be prompted to select the country and enter your business phone number to search for any current places listings, then edit if found or add your listing.
Fill in all of the business details:
- basic information – name, address, phone, website, etc…
- business categories
- service areas
- hours of operation
- payment options
- add images and video – just your logo as the minimum is recommended
- add or edit your marker on the map
- submit.
Once you submit Google will verify the information you’ve entered by sending a postcode to your business address. On this is a pin # that you login, enter it and you’re done!
An introduction to Google places:













