📍 Google My Business Setup Guide

Show up on Google Maps and dominate local search results!

⏰ TIME: 10 MINUTES • IMPACT: MASSIVE

📊 Why Google My Business is Critical

60%

of searches are local - people looking near them

4x

more likely to visit your business with GMB listing

#1

ranking factor for local search results

1

Create Your GMB Account

Start by going to Google My Business

Open Google My Business →

💡 TIP: Use the same Google account you used for Search Console

2

Enter Your Business Information

Fill in these details exactly as they should appear

Business Name:
MBVELO IT
Category:
Website designer

Then add: IT consultant, SEO company, Web hosting company

Phone:
+27 62 897 5528
Website:
https://mbict.co.za
3

Set Your Service Areas

Target the cities where you want customers

📍 Add These Service Areas:

Johannesburg
Cape Town
Durban
Pretoria
Sandton
Rosebank
Fourways
Gauteng
Western Cape
4

Verify Your Business

Google will send a verification postcard or call

Verification Options:
• Phone verification (instant)
• Postcard to business address (5-14 days)
• Email verification (if eligible)

5

Optimize Your Profile

Complete these to rank higher

Add Photos

Upload 10+ photos: logo, team, office, projects

Write Description

750 characters about services, values, experience

Set Business Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Add Services

List: Web Design, SEO, IT Support, Hosting, etc.

✅ After Setup: Get Your First 5 Reviews

Reviews are THE #1 local SEO ranking factor. Here's how to get them fast:

  • • Send review requests to your 5 best clients
  • • Make it easy: share direct GMB review link
  • • Respond to every review (builds trust + SEO)
  • • Target: 5 reviews in first 2 weeks
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