Sep 1, 2022

how to use Google business profile

From the information I reviewed, it appears Google Business Profile is helpful for businesses with shop locations that can be identified by maps, etc. 
My business intends to sell only via the web, no customer need to visit my address. Identifying what they want customers can order via telephone or email and I would then deliver. How can Google Business profile help? Thanks.
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Hi, Habte Selassie,
 
There is no settings that fit this type of business with a profile. It sounds like you are doing some deliveries but not in home kind of local service like a plumber.  What exactly is the product?

Google my business profiles are for different companies. The profile guidelines are described in this article Guidelines for representing your business on Google. It describes the two types of business that do qualify as follows "your business (qualifies if) either has a physical location that customers can visit or travels to customers where they are."
 
"To qualify for a Business Profile on Google, a business must make in-person contact with customers during its stated hours.
There are some exceptions:
  • ATMs, video-rental kiosks, and express mail drop boxes are permitted. If you add these locations, you must include contact information for customers to get help.
  • Seasonal businesses, like an ice-skating rink only open in winter months, are eligible. These businesses must display permanent signage at their location year-round.
  • Virtual Kitchens are permitted. Virtual Kitchens are professional food preparation and cooking facilities set up to prepare delivery-only meals via third-party services. They're also referred to as Ghost Kitchens and Cloud Kitchens. A Virtual Kitchen should create its Business Profile as a service area business."
Online type of business are better served over at Google Search Console
 
Thank You For Asking
 
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Hi, Habte Selassie,
 
There is no settings that fit this type of business with a profile. It sounds like you are doing some deliveries but not in home kind of local service like a plumber.  What exactly is the product?

Google my business profiles are for different companies. The profile guidelines are described in this article Guidelines for representing your business on Google. It describes the two types of business that do qualify as follows "your business (qualifies if) either has a physical location that customers can visit or travels to customers where they are."
 
"To qualify for a Business Profile on Google, a business must make in-person contact with customers during its stated hours.
There are some exceptions:
  • ATMs, video-rental kiosks, and express mail drop boxes are permitted. If you add these locations, you must include contact information for customers to get help.
  • Seasonal businesses, like an ice-skating rink only open in winter months, are eligible. These businesses must display permanent signage at their location year-round.
  • Virtual Kitchens are permitted. Virtual Kitchens are professional food preparation and cooking facilities set up to prepare delivery-only meals via third-party services. They're also referred to as Ghost Kitchens and Cloud Kitchens. A Virtual Kitchen should create its Business Profile as a service area business."
Online type of business are better served over at Google Search Console
 
Thank You For Asking
 
David W Cox
 
If you find this response resolves the question, please mark this post as completed by clicking on “the recommend” button. 
 
Find me at Davidwcox.com
 
Please be aware that this forum is content from volunteers. Not Google employees.  The goal is to learn more and help users get the most out of Google products. Program information
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