HOW DO I ADD MY BUSINESS TO GOOGLE?

Adding your business to Google is like putting up a giant neon sign on the internet—it helps people find you quickly and easily. Whether you run a local shop an online service or a freelance business getting listed on Google ensures that customers can discover you when they search for what you offer. The best part? It is completely free.

The first step is to go to Google My Business and click "Manage Now." You will need to sign in with a Google account, if you do not have one yet now is the time to create it.

Next enter your business name. If Google already has some information about your business, it may appear in the suggestions. If not, simply enter your name as you want it to appear in search results.

Now choose your business category. This tells Google what type of business you run and helps customers find you when searching for related services. Be as specific as possible, if you run a bakery do not just select "Food Business" choose "Bakery" or "Cake Shop" instead.

If you have a physical location such as a restaurant or a shop enter your address. This will ensure your business appears on Google Maps and allows customers to get directions easily. If you operate online or provide services at customer locations, you can select the option to list your service areas instead.

After adding contact details such as your phone number and website Google will ask you to verify your business. This is usually done via a postcard sent to your business address containing a verification code. In some cases, phone or email verification may be available making the process quicker.

Once verified you can customise your business profile by adding photos business hours descriptions and even posts about exclusive offers or events. The more complete and engaging your profile the better your chances of attracting customers.

Google My Business also provides insights showing how many people have viewed your profile clicked on your website or requested directions. This data helps you understand what is working and refine your marketing strategy.

Getting your business on Google is one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase visibility and attract new customers. Whether you have a physical shop or an online service having a Google listing ensures that when potential customers search for businesses like yours, they find you first. So, if you have not claimed your spot on Google yet now is the perfect time to do it.