Instructions for confirming locations in Google Business Profile

Sign in to your Google Business Profile account:

• You can use any email address you have previously registered with Google, for example marketing@vasepodjetje.si. We recommend that you choose this option.
• You can also use any personal Google email address with the extension .....@gmail.com.
  
  

Add your branch:

• You can search for your company or business by name or address, as it probably already exists in Google's database.
• If you can't find it, create and add a new location.
  
  

Edit key information:

• Add basic information such as address, opening hours, telephone, website, etc.
• You will also be able to complete and update your information after the validation process is complete.
  
  

Confirm or verify your branch - you have several options:

• Confirmation by post  - order a postcard with a pin code via the post office, where delivery usually takes a week or two. If the letter is lost or goes in the bin, the process has to be repeated.
• Confirmation by phone - sometimes the company has the option to confirm the location over the phone, which is rare. If you see this option, then go for it as it shortens the whole process and saves you time. You will receive a call or text message with a pin code which you can write down and use to confirm.
• Confirmation via email - the same as on your phone, if this option exists, you can select it and search your inbox for Google email. Then click the confirm button and follow the link.
• Large-scale validation - If your business operates in more than 10 locations under the same brand name, then you are likely to be eligible for bulk verification. When validating, you need to select the Chain option and fill in the verification form with all the required information. You will then need to wait a week or two for Google to process your request. This option takes a little longer, but it is necessary to have the data ready and processed according to Google's guidelines.
  
  

Optimise your data

After validation, there are still a few activities to be done to optimise the search results for your branches. Add as much information as you have available: profile picture, other pictures, logo, main and additional activities, attributes... We also recommend that you log in to your GBP account periodically and:

• follow Google updates and confirm or update your information;
• checking and responding to your customers' reviews and opinions in a timely manner;
• It is also useful to post news and events that are highlighted next to your branch.