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[Audio] 8 Click Here To Grab Google My Business 3.0 HD Training Video What Is Google My Business? Google My Business ( GMB) is a free tool which allows business owners manage how their business appears on Google Search and Google Maps. When prospective customers or clients perform a Google search, they will see a map and a list of three local listings which are typically nearby and relevant to their query. This is called the Local 3 Pack and is the Google My Business profile of each business. You can see how much information your customers can attain about your business almost immediately. They have the option to choose your business or 2 others. They also have enough information to make a purchasing decision. The main information a business owner can showcase includes the business name, category, address, hours, phone, website, appointments, reviews, photos, videos, questions and answers, products, services, business description. Other information can be available for other industries such as hotels and restaurants which may have additional options. Below is a Knowledge Panel which relays all the information you can provide in your GMB profile. The more the profile is filled out, the more information the Knowledge Panel will show. Licensed to Faisal Bashir - joshin26@gmail.com - HP15916518979652.

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[Audio] 10 Click Here To Grab Google My Business 3.0 HD Training Video This is the Google Local 3 Pack. Most of this information is being pulled from the Google My Business listing as well. Ranking in the Local 3 Pack provides a huge boost in reputation, recognition, and sales for your business. Google My Business Listings Top Local Search Results A local search phrase includes keywords like "near me," or a specific location like a city, district, or address. For local searches, Google no longer gives websites the prime real Licensed to Faisal Bashir - joshin26@gmail.com - HP15916518979652.

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[Audio] 40 Click Here To Grab Google My Business 3.0 HD Training Video How to Verify Your Google My Business Listing After you have created your listing, you need to convince Google that you are the actual business owner. The standard option is to validate your business by receiving a confirmation code in a snail mail letter to your business address.  Verify Via Postcard Log in to your Google My Business dashboard. Make sure you select the right Google User when logging in. If you have just created your listing, you should still see a prompt like this at the top of the page: For most businesses worldwide, a postcard is the only way to verify your business. Licensed to Faisal Bashir - joshin26@gmail.com - HP15916518979652.

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