GMB Verification Method! YES WORKING!!!!
Method 1 Verification Walkthrough Part 1 (INSTANT METHOD)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):
- Ensure the Google Business Profile (GBP) name closely matches the domain name.
- Match the GBP Name, Address, and Phone number (NAP) details on the homepage, Contact Us page, and About page.
- Verify the phone number and address on the location page match the GBP details.
Website Creation and Optimization:
- Use Massive Page Builder for creating websites. Follow Brock’s demonstration here: [Massive Page Builder Tutorial](https://massivepagebuilder.com/get-started-with-massive).
- Create and verify the website in Google Search Console. Optimize it according to the Google Business Profile details, as demonstrated by Brock.
Method 1 Verification Part 2 (INSTANT METHOD)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):
Verification Part 2: Instant Method
- Create Google My Business (GMB) Account:
– Enter relevant personal information (full name, birthdate, gender).
– Input your existing main domain-based email to receive the code.
– Create a strong password when prompted.
– Enter your phone number to receive a verification code.
– Agree to Privacy and Terms.
– Turn on sync to back up information and use on any device.
– Customize your Chrome profile.
- Next Method:
– Choose a category for your business.
– Set up Google Search Console.
– Acquire and set up a domain for website creation.
– Input the business domain.
– Verify domain ownership via DNS record:
– Copy the provided TXT record into the DNS configuration for your domain.
– Use the DNS Zone Editor on SiteGround:
– Click DNS Zone Editor.
– Under Create New Record, select the TXT tab.
– Paste the TXT record into the Value tab.
– Click Create.
– Return to Search Console to verify the website.
– Go back to the Google Business Profile you created:
– Input the business name.
– Select Local Store.
– Enter the business name, address, contact details, and website.
– Click Continue to put your business on the map.
– Select email verification code for business verification.
- Then, necessary Optimization for newly created GMB Account:
– Add business hours.
– Ensure the domain closely matches the business name.
– Choose the right category for your business and be careful with keywords.
Method 2 Verification Part 1 – Overview (Seed Method)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Verification Part 1 – Overview (Seed Method)
This is a comprehensive guide to the seeding method for Google My Business (GMB) verification. The entire process takes approximately 10-21 days.
Step 1: Gmail Accounts
- Create Two Gmail Accounts:
- One Domain/Workspace Gmail account.
- One Regular Gmail account (or a domain-based Gmail/manager account).
- Fill Out Main Information:
- Ensure to enter all relevant personal details, including name, home address, and work address.
- Connect Essential Tools:
- Set up and connect your Gmail accounts with Google Search Console (DNS ONLY), Google Tag Manager (GTM), and Google Analytics (GA).
Step 2: Citations
- Create Main Citations:
- Register your business on major citation platforms such as Yelp, Facebook, etc.
- Bonus:
- Publish a Press Release to boost visibility and credibility.
Step 3: Seeding
- Wait Period:
- Allow 10-14 days for the seeding process. In some cases, this period may extend longer.
Step 4: Final Verification
- Verify Business Categories:
- After the seeding period, you will be able to verify your business under various categories, including challenging ones like Roofing, Lawyers, Locksmiths, etc.