Your Business Profile is a free tool that allows you to take charge of the
way your business appears on Google Search and Maps. With your Business
Profile, you can connect with customers, post updates, list your products
and services, share your menu, and more.
Creating a Business Profile and listing your business on Google is free of
cost. Manage your business directly from Google Search and Maps to start
reaching more customers.
Do I need to download an app to create and manage my Business Profile on
Google?
You can use the Google Maps app to manage your Business Profile on your
mobile device. On your desktop, you can manage directly from Google Search
in the browser.
My business doesn’t have a storefront. Can I still have a Business Profile
on Google?
Yes, you can have a profile if your business doesn’t have a physical
address as long as you make in-person contact with customers. You can also
have a profile if you’re a hybrid business that serves customers at your
business address and visits or delivers directly to customers. You may
also have a profile if you’re a service-area business that visits or
delivers to customers directly, but doesn’t serve customers at its
business address, like a plumber or cleaning service.
How do I add my business on Google Search and Maps?
You can add your business on Google Search and Maps by creating a Business
Profile. With a profile you can add and manage how your business
information shows up across Google.
How do I update my business information on Google? How do I update my
Business Profile on Google?
You can now update your Business Profile directly from Google Search and
Maps. To start, sign in with the Google account used to verify your
business. On Google Maps, tap your profile picture on the top right corner
of the mobile app and select “Your Business Profile” to access these
tools. On Google Search, look up your business by name or search “my
business” to update your profile.
Why do I need to verify my Business Profile on Google?
Verification allows us to confirm that you are the rightful owner of the
business, so that you have permission to manage your Business Profile.
Your security is important to us and we don’t want anyone else but you or
your approved managers making updates to your profile.
How do I respond to reviews on Google for my business?
You can respond to reviews for your business if you manage and are signed
into your Business Profile account on Google. When you reply to a review,
your response appears below the customer’s review on Google Search and
Maps under the label “Response from the owner”.
How do I update my business hours on Google? Can I set hours on my Business
Profile for specific services?
You can update your business hours on Google with a Business Profile,
directly from Google Search and Maps. If your business provides specific
services with different times (e.g. senior hours, delivery, takeout) you
can set “More hours” instead of special hours.
Yes. If you’re looking for additional guidance, schedule 1-on-1 time with
a specially-trained Google Advisor to get recommendations for your
Business Profile and more.
