Create a free Google
Business Profile
Benefits of creating your profile
1. A Google Business Profile is free. You don’t need a storefront. If you’re a service business you can define an “area” you serve.
2. Integrates with Google maps. Local searches related to your products & services will display your optimized Google Profile.
3. Many customization options for restaurants, retail & service businesses.
Detailed Steps
1. Go here to set up and claim your Google Business Profile.
You need a free Google account.

2. Read through the FAQ’s. Here are the highlights.
- It's free. You don't need to enter your address. What does this mean? You can work from home & sell products or services.
- Sell your product inventory through Merchant Center.
- Offer your services through a defined service area on the map.
- You verify ownership with phone, SMS or a postcard.
- You edit your listing right from Google maps.
- You'll go to maps.google.com on your desktop.
- Search for your business name.
- If you've claimed & verified then you should be able to edit.
- Add photos, store hours, services, business related keywords. Offer menus, quotes, delivery & pickup.
3. The Google Business Profile manager.

3. Editing and optimizing options.
- Create posts. Offers, What's New & Events.
- Edit Info. Company type, hours, products, services. So much.
- View Insight analytics.
- Look at reviews, calls & messages.
- Add photos. Add detailed products & services.
- Add a website. Add users. And create an ad.