The Quest for the Elusive Blue Tick: How to Get Verified on Google My Business (and Not Look Like a Doofus in the Process)
Ah, the blue tick. That little badge of honor on Google My Business that screams, "Hey, look at me! I'm legit!" It's the Instagram verification for businesses, the Tinder swipe right for potential customers. But unlike those, there's no secret formula involving strategic duckface selfies or swiping right on everyone (please don't try that with your customers).
So, how does a business snag this coveted blue checkmark? Well, settle in, grab a metaphorical cup of ambition (or a real cup of coffee, no judgement here), because we're about to embark on a journey that's equal parts thrilling and slightly bureaucratic.
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| How To Get Blue Tick On Google Business |
Step 1: Claim Your Throne (or, You Know, Your Business Profile)
First things first, you gotta claim your rightful place on Google My Business. Think of it like staking your claim on the digital Wild West. You wouldn't want some rogue tumbleweed (ahem, competitor) rolling in and snatching your virtual storefront, would you?
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Here's the easy part: head on over to Google My Business and follow the prompts. It's like setting up a Facebook profile, but with less drama (hopefully).
Bonus points: If your business already exists on Google Maps, but you haven't claimed it yet, don't fret! You can still wrestle that digital reins away from the ether and claim it as your own.
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Step 2: Verification? More Like Vindicatorization!
Now comes the not-so-glamorous part: verification. Google, bless their careful souls, needs to make sure you're the real deal before slapping on that blue tick. Otherwise, imagine the chaos! Fake pizza places promising immortality with every slice? No thanks.
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There are a few ways to verify your existence, and Google, in their infinite wisdom, offers a choose-your-own-adventure style approach:
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- The Postcard Pursuit: Google will send a postcard with a secret code to your business address. Just don't lose it in a pile of bills like that coupon you swore you'd use (we've all been there).
- The Phone Phreak: For some lucky businesses, Google might bless them with a verification call. Answer that phone like it's the winning lottery ticket call (because, well, in the digital world, it kind of is).
- The Email Enigma: In a rare turn of events, Google might send a verification code via email. Consider this the unicorn of verification methods. Treat it with respect.
Remember: Patience is a virtue. Those postcards can take their sweet time, and sometimes that verification call never comes. Don't panic! Just keep calm and Google My Business on.
Step 3: Be Excellent to Each Other (and Google)
Alright, so you've claimed your digital domain and battled the verification beast. Now what? Here's where the real magic happens:
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- Become a Google Maps Maestro: Keep your profile updated with accurate information, enticing photos (think drool-worthy food pics for restaurants, not blurry selfies of your cat), and respond to reviews (both good and bad – show them you care!). Basically, become the Martha Stewart of your Google My Business profile.
- Get Social, But Not That Social: Link your social media accounts to your Google My Business profile. But remember, this isn't your personal Facebook page. Keep it professional, people!
Follow these golden rules, and Google might just take notice. They might even, dare we say it, bestow upon you the holy grail – the blue tick!
There you have it, folks! Your guide to Google My Business verification, minus the tears, tantrums, and existential dread (hopefully). Now go forth, conquer the digital world, and earn that blue tick with pride (and maybe a little happy dance). Just remember, with great verification comes great responsibility. Use your newfound power wisely!
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