{"id":2896,"date":"2024-11-29T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/?p=2896"},"modified":"2025-01-23T11:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T11:41:17","slug":"claiming-ownership-of-your-google-business-profile-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/2024\/11\/29\/claiming-ownership-of-your-google-business-profile-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Claiming Ownership of Your Google Business Profile: Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\r\n  .wpj-jtoc.--jtoc-theme-original-dark {\r\n      --jtoc-numeration-suffix: \". \";    }<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"wpj-jtoc\" class=\"wpj-jtoc wpj-jtoc--main --jtoc-the-content --jtoc-theme-original-dark --jtoc-title-align-left --jtoc-toggle-icon --jtoc-toggle-position-right --jtoc-toggle-1 --jtoc-has-numeration --jtoc-header-as-toggle --jtoc-has-custom-styles --jtoc-is-folded --jtoc-animate\" >\r\n  <!-- TOC -->\r\n  <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toc\" >\r\n              <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--header\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--header-main\">\r\n                    <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--title\">\r\n                        <span class=\"wpj-jtoc--title-label\">Table of contents<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle-wrap\">\r\n                                                          <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle-box\">\r\n                  <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--toggle\"><\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                          <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--body\">\r\n            <nav class=\"wpj-jtoc--nav\">\r\n        <ol class=\"wpj-jtoc--items\"><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#why-ownership-claiming-is-important\" title=\"Why Ownership Claiming is Important\" data-numeration=\"1\" >Why Ownership Claiming is Important<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#how-to-verify-ownership-of-your-google-business-profile\" title=\"How to Verify Ownership of Your Google Business Profile\" data-numeration=\"2\" >How to Verify Ownership of Your Google Business Profile<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#1-check-if-your-business-already-appears\" title=\"1. Check If Your Business Already Appears\" data-numeration=\"3\" >1. Check If Your Business Already Appears<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#2-claim-an-existing-profile\" title=\"2. Claim an existing profile\" data-numeration=\"4\" >2. Claim an existing profile<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#3-add-a-business-profile\" title=\"3. Add a Business Profile\" data-numeration=\"5\" >3. Add a Business Profile<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#fixing-ownership-issues\" title=\"Fixing Ownership Issues\" data-numeration=\"6\" >Fixing Ownership Issues<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#best-practices-after-claiming-ownership\" title=\"Best Practices after claiming ownership\" data-numeration=\"7\" >Best Practices after claiming ownership<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#how-wooflo-pro-can-help\" title=\"How Wooflo Pro Can Help\" data-numeration=\"8\" >How Wooflo Pro Can Help<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\" data-numeration=\"9\" >Conclusion<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><li class=\"wpj-jtoc--item --jtoc-h2\">\r\n        <div class=\"wpj-jtoc--item-content\" data-depth=\"2\">\r\n                        <a href=\"#contact-info\" title=\"Contact Info\" data-numeration=\"10\" >Contact Info<\/a>\r\n                    <\/div><\/li><\/ol>      <\/nav>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the most important elements working in your favor to operate your online presence in today&rsquo;s modern digital ecosystem is to claim ownership of your <a href=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/\">Google Business Profile<\/a>. Later in the article, learn how to claim ownership of your Google Business Profile, whether you are a fresh business owner or want to take over control of someone-else-managed profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"why-ownership-claiming-is-important\">Why Ownership Claiming is Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we begin, let&rsquo;s understand why verifying your GBP is so crucial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100% ownership of business information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invaluable insights and analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will enhance local SEO performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct management of posts and offers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"how-to-verify-ownership-of-your-google-business-profile\">How to Verify Ownership of Your Google Business Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"1-check-if-your-business-already-appears\">1. Check If Your Business Already Appears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The step one is to determine whether or not your business already has a GBP listing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go on to Google Maps or Search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type your business name and location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your business is there, it&rsquo;s already listed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"2-claim-an-existing-profile\">2. Claim an existing profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your business is listed, but you don&rsquo;t control it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Google Maps or Search, tap your business name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &ldquo;Claim this business&rdquo; then &ldquo;Manage now&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a verification option-phone, email, or postcard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the verification process with Google<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"3-add-a-business-profile\">3. Add a Business Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your business isn&rsquo;t listed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Google Business Profile Manager &ndash; business.google.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &ldquo;Add your business to Google&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the prompts to add your business information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify your business through desired method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"fixing-ownership-issues\">Fixing Ownership Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Google Business Profile, you will have some problems popping up in an effort to take ownership-especially if someone else has already come in and claimed the profile. How to Troubleshoot it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Request Ownership<\/strong>: The moment the profile is already claimed, you will be given an option to &ldquo;Request Ownership&rdquo;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ownership Form<\/strong>: Complete the form as to why you should take ownership over the profile in as much detail as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Await Response<\/strong>: Current profile manager is allotted 3-7 days to respond<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Escalation if Necessary<\/strong>: If you do not receive any response, or request is denied you will want to contact Google Support.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"best-practices-after-claiming-ownership\">Best Practices after claiming ownership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have successfully claimed your <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iLnJs1hXQGFrD7K18\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iLnJs1hXQGFrD7K18\">GBP<\/a>, here are a few best practices to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete Your Profile<\/strong>: Fill out all sections of your GBP with accurate information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Photos and Videos<\/strong>: Showcase your business with high-quality visual content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourage and Respond to Reviews<\/strong>: Actively manage your online reputation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post Regular Updates<\/strong>: Keep your profile fresh with posts about offers, events or news<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insights<\/strong>: Follow the view and interactions of customers at your profile with Google analytics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"how-wooflo-pro-can-help\">How Wooflo Pro Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing your Google Business Profile is very time-consuming; for that, Wooflo Pro offers you a set of tools which can ease this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Profile Optimization<\/strong>: Our AI-driven tools will comprehensively optimize your GBP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review Management<\/strong>: Easily keep track of and respond to your reviews on all platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post Scheduling<\/strong>: Plan and set up automatic posts on GBP so that your audience stays engaged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-Location Management<\/strong>: Manage multiple locations from the comfort of one single dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance Analytics<\/strong>: Get valuable insights into your GBP performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Owning your Google Business Profile is one of the most vital things one can do to help control how their business appears online. With this guide and using tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/\">Wooflo Pro<\/a> to your advantage, you will be able to make sure your info is accurate and current, which can then go to work bringing in more customers.Keep in mind that more often than not, your GBP is the first point of contact between your business and any prospect. Go ahead, claim your profile today, and unlock superpowers like increased online visibility and customer engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"contact-info\"><strong>Contact Info<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@wooflo.pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@wooflo.pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: +33751209253<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iLnJs1hXQGFrD7K18\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iLnJs1hXQGFrD7K18\">71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, UK<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/wooflo.pro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Among the most important elements working in your favor to operate your online presence in today&#8217;s modern digital&hellip;","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3100,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[139,133,138,135,140,137,132,136,134,3,5],"tags":[143,191,162,221,174,188,141,151,250,229],"class_list":["post-2896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-brand-monitoring","category-business-development","category-crisis-management","category-growth-strategies","category-industry-case-studies","category-online-branding","category-reputation","category-reputation-repair","category-seo-tactics","category-technology","category-trends","tag-choosing-the-right-tone-ask-for-customer-reviews-like-a-pro","tag-customer-journey","tag-customer-reviews","tag-gmb-profile","tag-gmb-reviews","tag-google-posts","tag-online-reviews","tag-review-management","tag-reviews","tag-reviews-and-customer","cs-entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2896"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2896\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2897,"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2896\/revisions\/2897"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wooflo.pro\/blog\/sr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}