Google Business Profile
Setting up, verifying, fixing and running your profile.
Can I add keywords or a town name to my Google business name?No, not unless the keyword or town is already part of your real business name.Can I have two Google Business Profiles for two towns?Yes, but only if you have a real, staffed location in each town.Can I list a home-based business on Google Maps?Yes, you can list a home-based business on Google Maps.Can I use a virtual office or coworking address for my Google Business Profile?Usually no.Do Google Business Profile posts help?Yes, a little, but not in the way most owners hope.How do I add another manager to my Google Business Profile?Sign in to Google with the account that owns your Business Profile, open the profile's access settings, and invite the person by email as a manager.How do I add photos to my Google Business Profile?Sign in to the Google Account that manages your verified Business Profile.How do I change my business hours on Google?Sign in to the Google Account linked to your Business Profile, open the profile on Search or in the Google Maps app, select Edit profile, change your hours, and select Save.How do I claim a Google Business Profile that already exists?Search for your business name and city in Google Maps, select "Claim this business", then choose a verification method and follow the steps.How do I create a Google Business Profile?Go to business.google.com/add, click Add your business to Google, and follow the on-screen steps to enter your details.How do I delete or close a Google Business Profile?You close or delete a Google Business Profile from the Google Account that manages it.How do I move my Google Business Profile to a new address?Open your Business Profile, select Edit profile, then Location, and edit the business location.How do I remove my business from Google Maps?You remove your business from Google Maps by signing in to the Google Account that manages your Business Profile and using the profile settings to mark the business closed or remove the profile.How do I set service areas on my Google Business Profile?Open your Business Profile, select Edit profile, then Location, and edit the "Service area" line.How do I verify a Google Business Profile without a storefront?You verify a Google Business Profile without a storefront by setting it up as a service-area business, hiding your address, and using the verification option Google offers you.How do I verify my Google Business Profile?You verify your Google Business Profile by signing in to the Google Account that manages it, selecting Get verified, and completing the method Google offers, such as phone, text, email, video call, or postcard.Is Google Business Profile free?Yes, Google Business Profile is free.Should a service-area business hide its address on Google?Yes, if customers do not visit your address, hide it.Someone changed my Google Business Profile without asking. What do I do?Find out who made the change, then undo it and lock down access.What are Google Business Profile attributes and which should I set?Google Business Profile attributes are yes or no details about your business, such as Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, or a wheelchair-accessible entrance.What do the Google Business Profile performance numbers mean?The Google Business Profile performance numbers count how people find your profile and what they do next.Which Google Business Profile category should I choose?Choose the category that most exactly describes your main business, and set it as your primary category.Why are automated calls from Google calling my business?Google calls your business with automated calls to confirm details on your Business Profile, such as your hours, or to act for a customer who wants to book an appointment or check a price.Why is my Google Business Profile suspended and how do I fix it?Google suspends a Business Profile when it finds a break of its guidelines, such as a wrong business name, a P.O.