Business Profile FAQs

What’s a Business Profile? Your Business Profile is a free tool that allows you to take charge of the way your business appears on Google Search and Maps. With your Business Profile, you can connect with customers, post updates, list your products and services, accept online orders, and more.

Learn more about how Google sources information about your business

Is a Business Profile on Google free? Yes, it‘s free to create your Business Profile on Google. Create your profile at no cost, and you can manage your business from Google Search and Maps to start reaching more customers.

Do I need to download an app to create and manage my profile? You can use the Google Maps app to manage your Business Profile on your mobile device. On your desktop, you can manage directly from Google Search in the browser.

Learn more about updating your profile from Search and Maps

My business doesn’t have a storefront. Can I still have a Business Profile? Yes, you can have a profile if your business doesn’t have a physical address as long as you make in-person contact with customers. You can also have a profile if you’re a hybrid business that serves customers at your business address and visits or delivers directly to customers. You may also have a profile if you’re a service-area business that visits or delivers to customers directly, but doesn’t serve customers at its business address, like a plumber or cleaning service.

Learn how to claim and verify your profile if you’re a service-area business

Should I create a Business Profile if I already have a website? Yes, your free Business Profile complements your website by adding more visibility to your current business website on Google Search and Google Maps.

How do I verify my business? Most businesses verify ownership via phone, SMS, or requesting and receiving a postcard to your address from Google.

Learn more about verifying your business