Google Places For

Multiple Business Locations

Steps to follow if you have a Business with Multiple Locations

Do you own a business with multiple locations? Google understands the requirements of ubiquitous business owners. It is very easy to submit, edit, and verify all of your business locations through Google Places Bulk Upload process. If you already have a Google Places Business Listing, try the simple steps mentioned below to add your 10+ business locations.

Step 1• Once you are done with adding your business on Google Places,• Visit https://www.google.com/local/manage/ list to add new listings or

manage your existing listings. • This tool provides dual functionalities considering the requirements of

new or existing users.

• As per Step 1, you will land on the page seen below:

Step 2

Once you click on Add a New Location you will see the image below:

Step 3

If you click on Import Locations from File you will see the image below:Step 4

Before you import the locations, click on Download the Template. This will help you to accelerate the process of bulk upload. Make sure that all fields are submitted according to the template. Only fill the appropriate fields. Doing so will help you decide what data is appropriate to use for your business. Try to provide as much possible information about your business as you can and try to be as accurate and descriptive as possible with business information in your data file. The whole Google Places optimization process is comprised of perfect business information, appropriate keyword research, images, and video.

Sample of Spreadsheet

Once you upload your file, Google automatically identifies any errors if there are any. Errors are identified by a red highlight in the cell. Google Places allows the errors to be corrected and allows you to export the file to make multiple changes or for safekeeping.

Step 5

• Once all errors are resolved, you are ready to publish and verify:

Step 6

Request Verification Google wants to ensure that you are the owner or true representative of the business for which you are creating the Google Listing. Once the location is published you will see a listing of your places with the status set to Request Verification. If you are using the bulk upload feature, than Google also allows you to designate any person associated to your business to handle all the verifications for all places listed. After the verification process is done, you will receive an email from the Google Places team within a couple of weeks to inform you regarding successful verification. Your status will change to “Pending” (as shown in the image below). Now just sit back and let Google do the rest.

Step 7

When planning a successful local strategy, Google Places is a great place to start. We recommend always entering accurate business details, including the services and products you offer. Also make sure you go through Google Places quality guidelines to avoid any kind of deferment or listing removal, and for any additional help visit Google Places User Guide. Enjoy Google Business Places Managing!!!

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