

New businesses or new locations will probably have to be added.Ģ.

If you’re an established business, chances are your business already exists in the Google My Business directory and you’ll just need to claim it. The Google Maps function, formerly known as Google Places, is now part of the Google My Business dashboard – Google’s dashboard for managing and tracking your online presence across Google’s various platforms including Google Local (Google Maps), Google+, Google Analytics and Adwords.Īs you’re preparing to set up your listing, just a reminder – although Google will, in some situations, display businesses from surrounding communities in the “Local” search results (Maps), you are only allowed to register your business in the town or city in which you have a physical address.Īdding or Claiming Your Business on Google My Business
