How do I know if my listing is verified and mine?
Type your company name and city in Google. Click on your listing, if it is there. Look in the upper right hand corner. if it says "Edit this place - Business owner?" the listing has not been claimed and you need to claim it. If it says "Owner Verified" it has been claimed and hopefully it was done by you or someone in your company.
So let's say it needs to be claimed and verified, here are the steps to do it:
1. Go to Google.com
2. If you don't have one, create a Google account by clicking on gmail on the top of the page (This will also give you a new, email address)
3. Click on "create an account"
4. Once you have a Gmail / Google account go back to Google.com
5. Bottom of page Click on "Business Solutions"
6. Click on "Google Places" listed under "Reach Local Customers" near the bottom of the page.
7. Sign in with your Gmail account
8. Follow the directions
9. You will be sent by regular mail a verification password that will instruct you how to complete the listing verification.
What is cool now is that you can add graphics, videos, customer quotes and links to your website from this Google listing. You also have the option of putting in key words that you believe customers will type in when looking for your services. This will direct more business to you. All of this is free!
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