Have you recently searched Google and noticed your product or service is missing? ? Does your company show up on the first or second page of Google? Does it rank high enough to be on the first page of Google? If not, you may want to pay close attention to the information we are about to share.

Everyone knows that having your business on Google is essential for capturing the marketshare in your area of specialty. The first page of Google is prime real-estate for attracting potential customers. Most people won’t looked beyond the first  two or let alone, first page of Google.

Search Engine Optimization has become essential for businesses wanting to stake up the best online real-estate on online. Though, SEO can be a complex process there are a few simple steps you can take. One of them is making sure your business is verified on Google.

Here are 4 easy steps you can do to raise your visibility on Google

1. Register your business

https://www.google.com/local/business

Click on the link to register your business. Proceed by following the steps in the “Let’s get started” box. Then press continue

google business

2. Information about your company

Claim your business by searching your company’s name.

Then fill in the appropriate information that best fits the service and product you offer. List a few important important items of information that are directly associated with your business. Your contact information, business address, e-mail, website, hours of operation, and phone number.  After you have reviewed the information click submit.

google business claim

3. Verify

You will be asked to verify your business through either postcard or by telephone. If possible, we recommend verifying by telephone, it is much faster and efficient.

4. Confirmation

Once Google have confirmed that the company you have register is a real business try Googling again.  Your business should be listed within 7 to 10 days or as little as a few hours – depending on the verification method you chose.

By taking these simple steps you are now ahead of most small competitors that may offer a similar product or service as you do. Enjoy the new business traffic! This is just the tip of the iceberg and will not automatically rank your business high on Google. We offer SEO services here at Market My Market.  Contact us at info@marketmymarket.com to team up and get ranked higher on Google.