How to get on Google Maps? | Weboptim
The search results list no longer only includes websites, but also images, profile pages and map results. This means that we too need to keep up and put our company or business on the map. Find out how you can sign up for Google My Business for free with just a few clicks!
To register, you need to follow these simple steps:
1. Click on http://www.google.hu/business/! Sign in to your Google account here, or create one if you don't have one already.
2. Choose the category that suits you best! In Google My Business, you can choose from 3 categories:
Kirakat: it's for you if your customers and clients can come in from the street, that is, if your business is at the address. Perfect for e.g. bakeries, hotels or hairdressers
Service area: use this if you are not serving your customers at the registered address. It is a good choice for taxi companies, courier services, web shops.
Brand: If you choose this option, you can create a page, but you cannot enter a title. Ideal for associations, brands, bands.
3. Enter the exact address of your business in the box provided. After searching, Google will offer you specific results. If none of them match, click on the Add business button.
4. Follow the rest of the instructions on the page and fill in your company details.
5. At the end of the process, you will need to confirm that your company is indeed located at that address and that you are authorised to manage its site. For this very reason, confirmation is done by postcard or landline phone code. Most people prefer a postcard sent to their home address, which can take up to 2-3 weeks to arrive.
6. You will receive a confirmation code and further instructions in the incoming mail.
You can edit or modify more data only after confirmation:
Company name: It's a good idea to use a more descriptive name to make it easier for users to find you. For example, if you run a flower shop under the name Katinka Ltd, it is recommended to register it as Katinka Florist.
Title: You've already entered this before, so you won't usually have much to do here. If your business is on the waterfront, check that the red arrow is not pointing into the water, you can fix this quickly.
Contact details, opening hours: Add these to give visitors as much information as possible about you.
Photos in the map and search service: Upload at least one image here, because when you search for your company name, it will be displayed in Google's results list in addition to the map.
Introduction: Present your company in 200-300 characters! Give as precise a description of your business as possible, and use keywords that are specific to you and that users can search for when looking for your services!
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After that, you're on the Google map! Make sure you keep updating your information as it changes and don't leave outdated information on it. If your changed address doesn't show up on the map immediately after editing, don't worry, it may take a few days. Register and get closer to your customers online!