Steps to Create a Google My Business Listing

Creating a Google My Business listing is pretty straight forward. The primary requirement is that you have a business and that it has a physical address.

The basic steps are:

1. Sign in to Google My Business.
2. Enter your business name.
   • If your business is already in Google My Business it may appear as an option. If not, you’ll want to create it in the next step.
   • If you see a page that says “This listing has already been claimed,” click Request access. 
3. Select your business category.
4. Enter your business address.
   • If you also serve customers outside your business address, you’ll have the option to list your service areas as well.
   • If you don’t serve customers at your business address:
     1. Enter your business address.
     2. At the bottom, click I deliver goods and services to my customers  Next.
5. List your service areas, then click Next.
6. Enter a phone number or website URL for your chain, and click Finish.
7. Select a verification option. Typically this will be by postcard.