Your Google Business Profile is often a customer’s first impression
When someone searches for a local business, Google may show your hours, phone number, website, service area, reviews, and photos before they ever visit your website.
Keeping that information complete and accurate helps customers know what you do and how to reach you. Google recommends including details such as business category, hours, address when applicable, and other relevant business information.google
Quick checklist
- Claim or create your Google Business Profile
- Use your real business name
- Choose the most accurate primary business category
- Add your phone number and website
- Add accurate hours, including holiday or special hours
- Add your service area if you travel to customers
- Upload real photos of your work, location, or team
- Write a clear description of what you do
- Ask satisfied customers for honest reviews
- Reply professionally to reviews and questions
Keep it consistent
Use the same business name, phone number, website, and service information on your website, Google profile, social accounts, and directories.
Google Business Profile lets businesses add their services, service areas, hours, photos, and other details so nearby customers can discover them on Search and Maps.