Video
Record a short video showing your business, tools and location.
Most common
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Get Your Business Verified on Google
Verifying tells Google your business is real. Once you're verified, you show up on Google Maps and in search. This guide walks you through it one step at a time.
Takes about 5 to 10 minutes to start
Opens your Google Business Profile. Sign in and tap Get Verified.
The Basics
What does "verified" mean?
Google needs to know you really own or run the business before it puts you on the map. Verification is just you proving that. It's a one-time thing, and after that you're live.
Step One
Google picks how you verify
You don't get to choose. When you set up your profile, Google shows you one of these methods. Most contractors and home-service businesses get Video. Here's what each one looks like so you're ready.
Phone call or text
Google sends a code to your phone. You type it in.
Google emails you a code. You type it in.
Postcard
Google mails a card with a code. Can take a week or two.
Got Video verification?
That's the one most of our clients get. We made a dead-simple, picture-by-picture guide just for it.
Step Two
Get these ready first
Before you start, have this stuff nearby. It makes everything faster.
Your phone
You'll do this on your phone. It has the camera you need.
Proof it's your business
A business licence, a work vehicle with your name on it, signage, or branded tools.
Be at your work location
Your shop, your work truck, or wherever you keep your gear.
A few quiet minutes
You want to record in one go without stopping, so pick a calm moment.
Step Three
Common questions
Quick answers to the stuff everyone asks.
How long until I'm verified?
Phone, text and email are usually instant. Video is reviewed by a person, so it can take up to about 5 business days. Postcard takes the longest, sometimes two weeks.
What if I picked the wrong method or it failed?
No problem. You can try again, and Google will often offer a different method. If you get stuck, message us and we'll help.
Do I need a store or office with a sign?
No. If you work out of your home or truck (a service-area business), you just show your tools, vehicle and licence instead of a storefront. That's completely normal.
Will my home address show on Google?
Not if you set it up as a service-area business. You can hide the address and still get verified and listed. We set this up for you.
Can International Web Pro do this part for me?
The video has to be filmed by you, at your business, because Google is checking that you're really there. But we prep everything, coach you through it, and handle the rest of your profile. You just hit record.
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Stuck on any step?
Reply to our email or message us and we'll walk you through it.
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