How to Create a Google Business Profile
Creating a Google Business Profile is a key step in establishing your online presence and credibility. It helps customers find accurate information about your business and improves your local visibility on Google Search and Maps. This guide will walk you through the setup process.
Note: Zibster is not affiliated with Google. While our Passionate Support team can guide you to where to create your Google Business Profile, any questions specific to Google’s platform should be directed to their support team.
STEP ONE
GO TO THE GOOGLE BUSINESS PROFILE SETUP PAGE
Visit: https://business.google.com/create
Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your business details.
Be sure the information you provide — such as your business name, address, and phone number — matches what’s on your website and social media profiles. Consistency helps build trust and ensures Google indexes your information accurately.
STEP TWO
ENTER YOUR BUSINESS LOCATION
You’ll need to provide a physical address to verify your business.
- PO Boxes are not accepted.
- If you work from home, you can use your home address and choose to keep it private.
To hide your address from the public:
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Select "I deliver goods and services to my customers."
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Then check "Hide my address (it's not a store). Only show region."
STEP THREE
DEFINE YOUR SERVICE AREA
Choose how you want to show your service area:
- Deliver in person within region, city, or postcode: Add multiple ZIP codes or cities.
- Deliver in person within a distance from business: Choose a radius around your address to define your reach.
STEP FOUR
SELECT YOUR BUSINESS CATEGORY
Start typing to search for a business category and select the one that best fits your services. This helps Google show your profile to the right audience.
STEP FIVE
ADD CONTACT DETAILS
Enter your phone number and website URL to make it easy for customers to get in touch.
Tip: The more information you provide, the more complete and helpful your listing will be.
STEP SIX
VERIFY YOUR BUSINESS
Google will mail you a postcard with a verification code to confirm your address. This usually takes about 5 business days to arrive.
Once you receive the card, log back into your Google Business account and enter the code to complete the verification process.
STEP SEVEN
CUSTOMIZE YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE
After verification, you can enhance your profile with:
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Business logo
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Photos of your work or location
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Business hours
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Description and services
This helps your business stand out and makes your listing more engaging for potential customers.
FINAL TIP
Encourage Reviews
Once your profile is live, ask happy customers to leave a review! Positive reviews build trust with new customers and improve your ranking in local search results.
