Google Maps and Apple Maps are the most popular navigation apps in the market. Every day millions of people use these apps to get directions, discover new places, locate shops, etc. But if you are a small brand and your business is not visible on these platforms, then you may lose your potential customers because of it. So, if you are not visible on these platforms, then here’s how you can add your business on these two platforms.
How to Add Your Business on Google Maps listings?
Every day thousands of if not millions of people use Google Maps to find or discover local businesses that are near them. However, if your business is not visible on Google Maps, then you may not be able to use this opportunity and lose lots of potential customers due to it. Therefore, it is very important that your business is visible on Google Maps if you don’t want to lose your potential customers and business due to it. Following are the steps that you can follow to get your business listed on Google Maps:
Go to https://www.google.com/business and tap on the “Sign in” button.
Now login with your Gmail id and password.
Next, tap on the “Manage now” button.
After that, type your business name in the search bar and search for your business.
If it is already visible on Google Maps, then tap on it.
Now tap on the “Claim this business” option.
Next, tap on the “Manage now” button.
Now select your desired verification option and follow all the on-screen instructions to claim your business.
If your business is not listed, then tap on the “Add your business to Google” option.
Now submit your business name and then tap on the “Next” button.
After that, select your “Business category” and tap on the “Next” button.
Next, you will see this message on your screen: “Do you want to add a location your customer can visit, like a store or office?”
Now click on the “Yes” option and then click on the “Next” button.
Next, enter your business address.
Now add/set a map marker for your local business.
Next, you will see this message on your screen: “Do you also serve customers outside this location?”
Now tap on the “Yes, I also serve them outside my location” option; if you serve customers outside your location else, tap on the “No, I don’t” option.
Now search and select the areas that you serve.
Next, enter your contact number and website URL and then tap on the “Next” button.
Now tap on the “Finish” button.
Next, select a way to verify your local business.
Now add/update your business hours.
Next, write a short description of your business and the services you provide and then tap on the “Save” button.
After that, add high-quality photos of your business.
Now your business will get listed on Google Maps once Google verifies all your submitted details.
How to Add Your Business on Apple Maps listings?
Apple Maps provide more details and better accuracy to its users so that they can reach their preferred destination more quickly and without any problem, which means if you get your business listed on Apple Maps, then your customers can reach you without any difficulty. Following are the steps that you can follow to get your business listed on Apple Maps:
Go to https://mapsconnect.apple.com and tap on the “Sign in” button.
Now login with your Apple ID. If you don’t have one, then tap on the “Create One” option (located below the “Sign in” button).
After that, choose your language and then tap on the “Done” option.
Next, accept the terms and conditions of the Apple Maps app.
Now enter your business name and its address in the search bar.
If your business is already listed, then select your business and tap on it.
Next, go through your business profile and then tap on the “Claim this place button” to claim it on Apple Maps. However, if your business is not listed, then tap on the “Add a new place” button.
Now enter the asked details like business name, category, contact number, etc. and tap on the “Next” option.
Next, enter your business address and then tap on the “Next” option.
Now add/set a map marker for your local business.
After that, add/update your business hours and then tap on the “Next” option.
Next, add your website URL and social media links and then tap on the “Next” option.
Now tap on the “Call me now” option to claim your business or tap on the “Verify later” option if you are not ready to do this right now.
Now your business will get listed on Apple Maps once Apple verifies all your submitted details.
Conclusion
Getting your business listed on Google Maps and Apple Maps is one of the best things that you can do to attract new customers for your business organically without spending lots of money on ads. So, do get your business listed on these two platforms.
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