Adding Your Business to Google Yourself (Free):
Create a Google Business Profile: Head to Google Business Profile and sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, creating one is free and easy.
Find or Add Your Business: Search for your business name. If it exists but you don’t manage it, you can claim it. Otherwise, select “Add your business” and follow the steps.
Fill Out Your Business Details: This includes your business name, address, phone number, website, category, and opening hours. Be as accurate and complete as possible.
Verify Your Business: Google will send a postcard with a verification code to the business address. Enter the code to confirm ownership.
Optimize Your Profile: Add high-quality photos, a description of your business, and respond to reviews.
Benefits of Doing it Yourself:
- Free: No need to pay Ryt Media’s £295 fee (excluding VAT).
- Control: You have complete control over your business listing and can update information anytime.
- Engagement: Respond directly to reviews and connect with potential customers through your profile.
RYT Media’s Service:
While it’s free to create a profile yourself, Ryt Media might offer additional services like:
- Account Setup and Management: They might handle the initial setup and ongoing management of your profile.
- Optimization: We could help optimize your profile with keywords and descriptions to improve search ranking.
- Content Creation: RYT Media we create photos or descriptions for your profile and create engagement.
- Help get your profile verified
Consider these points before deciding:
- Technical Comfort Level: If you’re comfortable with online tools and managing information, doing it yourself might be sufficient.
- Time Commitment: Setting up and managing a profile takes time. Consider how much time you can dedicate compared to what RYT Media offers.
- Specific Needs: If you need help with content creation, ongoing management, or advanced SEO, Ryt Media’s service might be valuable.