How to Verify Google My Business Without Postcard

Google My Business is a tool that allows you to manage and optimize your Google Business Profile. Google refers to your Google business listing as your Business Profile. Google Maps and Google Search local results include Business Profiles.

Creating a business profile is the same as adding a location to Google Maps, which anyone (including a random stranger or an automated listing generator) can do. Google only requires the business name, location, and category. Once Google confirms that it is not a duplicate, the Business Profile for that location will be created.

Customers can then leave reviews, upload photos, ask questions, and even answer questions on the Business Profile. Google may also populate the Business Profile with information gathered from other websites.

It should go without saying that setting up a Google My Business account and confirming ownership of your company is critical if you want to provide accurate information, respond to reviews, attract customers, and rank higher in local search—even on the first page.

This article will show you how to verify your Google My Business account without a postcard.

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Steps on How to Verify Google My Business Without Postcard

If you’re looking to verify your Google My Business profile without a postcard, it’s likely that you’ve already had problems receiving that postcard. To get started, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Log into your Google My Business account

Step 2: Locate the “Pending verification” box, you will either see “I don’t have a code” or “Verify now” depending on the verification method you selected previously. Click either of the options you are presented with.

Step 3: Next, a screen with the instruction “Enter the code” will appear on your screen. Look to the bottom right and click the “Change method” button.

Step 4: At this stage, you’re likely to get “Resend the postcard” or “Verify later” option, this is why most people get stuck. But if you see other options like “Verify over the phone” or “Verify via email”. then there is a headway.

Step 5: Select the most convenient verification option (that is either email or phone) and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you only have a postcard verification option (you didn’t get the phone or email option), contact Google My Business by submitting a ticket for resolution.

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Originally posted on June 26, 2022 @ 12:47 pm