Adding Your Business to Google Yourself (Free):
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Verify Your Business: Google will send a postcard with a verification code to the business address. Enter the code to confirm ownership.
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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.