How to Register Your Firm on Google Maps

A huge battle for many financial advisors is simply getting the word out about their services. Sometimes marketing feels like you’re screaming from the rooftops – but no one can hear you. Wouldn’t it be great if you could put a big, fat arrow on a map pointing directly at your firm?

In a way, you can! When you register your firm on Google Maps, your advisory services are right there for prospects looking for help in their financial planning. Best of all, registering is quick, easy and free. 

Related: What Does it Mean to be ‘Google Screened’ and Should Advisors Do It?

Use this step-by-step guide to register your firm on Google Maps, complete with screenshots for your reference. 

How to Register Your Firm on Google Maps

In just ten simple steps, you can make your firm discoverable on Google Maps – let’s dive in. 

1. Sign into Google Maps

To begin with, you’ll want to make sure you’re logged into Google with whatever account you’d like associated with your firm (probably the same email you use to manage your Google Business Profile). This won’t be visible to the public, but it will be the account you manage your business profile from moving forward. 

Once you’re logged in, navigate to google.com/maps.

2. Search for your firm’s address

Next up, search for your firm’s address in the Google Maps search bar. A panel will appear with more information about the address in the left-hand side of the screen. 

3. Click “Add your business”

Within this panel, select “Add your business.”

4. Choose your business type

If you haven’t built a Business Profile for your firm yet, you’ll be prompted to fill out some basic information, like your firm’s name and the services you offer. Follow the instructions on-screen and click “Continue.”

5. Opt in to adding a location

Click “Yes” and “Next.”

6. Enter your firm’s address and pin your location

At this point, Google may ask you to answer a few “Yes” or “No” questions – simply answer to the best of your ability and click “Continue.”

7. Provide contact information

Input your firm’s customer service phone number and your website name.

8. Verify your firm’s information and identity

You can also choose to verify your firm later, but you won’t be visible on Maps until you complete the verification process. 

9. Add your services

Choose the services that best match your firm’s offerings. If you don’t see a service you provide listed, click “Add custom service.”

10. Add business hours and other relevant information

You’ll be prompted to enter your firm’s hours of operation, as well as a brief brand messaging and description. You can also choose to submit photos of your firm at this time (although you can add these later, too).

Google will also ask if you’d like to begin advertising. Click “No” for now – you can always come back later to start your ads.

Once your verification is complete, you’re all set! Google will send you an email letting you know that your firm is now discoverable on Google Maps. 

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