$200.00

Google Profile Claim

Through our unique relationship with Google, a Marketing Strategist can verify and claim a local client’s Google Business Profile.

Have Marketing Services get your clients 5x the number of views.

It’s true. The average Google listing that has been well-maintained with a Google Business Profile gets 5X more views than listings which haven’t been claimed by their owners. Source: Google.

Users don’t simply look things up on the internet, they Google it. And it all starts with having a local business found on a Google Business Profile. Through our unique relationship with Google, a Marketing Strategist can verify and claim a local client’s Google Business Profile. If applicable, they’ll also connect their Google Business Profile Insights to the platform, so regular reporting can be delivered via email to the client.

Through this service, the client will receive:

Their Google Business Profile listing verified and claimed by a Marketing Strategist.
Full ownership over their Google Business Profile listing.
A connection of their Google Business Profile listing to the platform.

Note: there are a handful of restricted businesses that cannot be claimed with this service. This includes service area businesses, businesses with their Google Business Profile listing already claimed, and a list of 12 various types of businesses. Read our Listing Requirements brochure for more information. English language only.

Customers are 2.7x more likely to consider a business reputable if they see a complete listing on Google Search and Maps. Businesses understand the importance of being found on Google, and this service brings them one step closer to getting discovered.
Customers are 70% more likely to visit and are 50% more likely to consider purchasing from businesses with a complete listing. Not only will this service help your client get found, but should dramatically help increase store visits and sales.
By connecting Google Business Profile with the platform, your client can receive regular reporting on the performance of their listing. This includes how many times consumers interact with their Knowledge Panel within search results.

FAQs

Why does my client need a Gmail account?

We need to verify your client’s Gmail account in order to add their email as an owner to the listing.

Can service area businesses be claimed?

Yes, they can be claimed. Sometimes it will have to be claimed through manual verification depending on the options Google gives us. Postcard, phonecall, text, or email are the most common forms of verification.

What if my Google Business Profile is already claimed?

We can work with Google Support to have the listing unlocked. Important Note: This process can take 2 weeks or more to complete, and we cannot guarantee that Google will unlock and transfer the listing.

What type of business can be claimed with this service?

To qualify for a Business Profile on Google, a business must make in-person contact with customers during its stated hours. This list outlines some of the common verticals that are acceptable:

Adult businesses (where legal)
Home or office cleaning service
Pest control services
Insurance providers to individuals or small businesses
Lawyers and legal services
Contracting service for home or business work and repair
Electrical repair, installation, and inspection services
Flower shops and flower delivery services
Real estate

What type of business cannot be claimed with this service?

The following businesses are not eligible for a Business Profile:

Rental or for-sale properties such as vacation homes, model homes, or vacant apartments
Sales or leasing offices, however, are eligible for verification
An ongoing service, class, or meeting at a location that you don’t own or have the authority to represent
Lead generation agents or companies
Brands
Organizations
Artists
Other online-only businesses

When will my client’s listings be correct?

Assuming your client meets all of the criteria to be claimed, the process can take approximately 7 business days.

What can I do to make sure my client is prepared for the verification call (if necessary)?

Your client should be prepared to confirm the name, address, phone number, hours of operation, and website of their business. In addition, they will need to be present at the business and able to take incoming calls at the primary business number.

Can we claim the listings of a business that is still under construction?

No, it is best to wait until the business has a permanent address and phone number.

My client runs two different businesses with the same phone number and address. Can we claim their listings?

Businesses that are listed with identical addresses and phone numbers may be seen as duplicates of each other. If your client can provide Google with two separate business licenses, they may allow two separate listings.