FREE listing on Google Maps - why wouldn't you do it?

I was in a seminar recently and I mentioned that you could have a free listing on google with a map to your location. Everyone was dying to know how! It's really simple, just follow these steps and, best of all, it's free!

First, you own your listing, they're just waiting for you to update it. So, go to the Google Local Business Center and register your business. Verification is required. Use the telephone verification method, if it is available. (Google will show you a PIN on the PC, then they'll call your number, and you enter the PIN. Takes 20 seconds). This is by far the easiest method. It's free, and you do not have to buy Google Ads. AND it will overwrite whatever Google Maps is currently showing. If it's a new business, you'll see the changes right away. If you're making changes they just ask you to verify again

On the "more info" page, at the bottom is a link that says "Business Owners: Add/Edit Your Business" and a link to the LBC above. Most people don't know this link is here, probably because it is often below the fold on the page. Google really should make this link more prominent.

They have recently added statistics so you can see how many people click on your information as well as coupons! I think this is a great option - you can put a coupon on your map listing for free! What a great idea if you have any sort of retail establishment (imagine a pizza coupon!).

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