How to Get Your Business on Google Maps

Why Google Maps matters

For searches like “near me” or “in Chennai”, Google shows a map with three businesses above the normal results. Most local customers call or visit one of those three. Your listing there comes from a free Google Business Profile.

Step-by-step setup

1. Go to business.google.com and sign in with your business Google account.
2. Enter your business name exactly as it appears on your signboard and website.
3. Choose your main category carefully, for example “Taxi service”, “Dentist” or “Website designer”. This is one of the biggest ranking factors.
4. Add your location if customers visit you, or your service areas if you go to customers.
5. Add your phone number and website. Use the same number everywhere online.
6. Verify your business. Google may ask for a phone, email or video verification. Follow the steps it shows.

After verification: complete everything

• Hours: add opening hours, including special holiday hours.
• Services or products: list each one with a short description.
• Photos: add your shop front, inside, team and work. Real photos build trust.
• Description: explain what you do and the areas you serve in plain language.
• Posts: share an offer or update every week to stay active.

How to rank in the top 3

• Reviews: ask every happy customer for a review. Send your review link on WhatsApp right after the job.
• Reply to reviews: thank people and respond politely to complaints.
• Consistent details: keep the same name, phone and address on your website, JustDial, Sulekha and other listings.
• A good website: link a fast website that names your services and area. See our local SEO services.

Need help setting it up?

We set up and optimise Google Business Profiles as part of our SEO service, along with the website pages that help your listing rank.

Frequently asked questions