{"id":3411,"date":"2023-07-29T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/?p=3411"},"modified":"2023-08-26T03:02:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:02:55","slug":"verify-your-google-business-profile-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/verify-your-google-business-profile-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Verify Your Google Business Profile in 2023 (4 Alternative Methods)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">Late last year the <a href=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/verify-your-google-business-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">free Google Business Profile verification<\/a> program came to an end leaving many business owners stuck with unverified business profiles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">As customers are always searching for businesses offering certain products or services &#8220;near them&#8221;,<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">The more often your business shows up in these local search results \u2014 the better your chances of attracting them to your business.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">Unfortunately, a lot of businesses are not discoverable online.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">Without a verified business profile, you&#8217;re losing customers and money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">Today, I\u2019m sharing 4 alternative methods to help you verify your Google Business Profile in 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1688860210182\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">How to Verify your Google Business Profile (4 Alternative Methods)<\/h1>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">To get your business to show up on Google search, you\u2019ll need to complete the verification process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">While Postcard verification is the most common method of verification, it is no longer effective in 2023.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">These 4 alternative methods give you the highest chances of verifying your listing today.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Method #1:<\/strong> Verification by Phone Call&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Method #2:<\/strong> Verification by Email<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Method #3:<\/strong> Verification by Video Recording<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Method #4:<\/strong> Verification by Live Video Call<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">So if you want to verify your business on Google, you&#8217;ll love this new guide.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-1) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-1) !important;\">\ud83e\udde0&nbsp;<strong>Building Tip:<\/strong> Follow this guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/set-up-your-google-business-profile\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">how to set up your Google Business Profile<\/a> to claim your business name on Google and ensure your listing has the best chance of being verified.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1689200775917\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><strong>Method #1:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Google Business Profile Verification by Phone Call&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">If your business profile has been in existence for some time, you might see the option to verify your listing by phone call.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">Follow these steps to complete the verification via phone call.<\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><strong>Step #1:<\/strong> Sign<\/span><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"> into your <a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.google.com\/v3\/signin\/identifier?dsh=S-2147244391%3A1689199896338210&amp;continue=https%3A%2F%2Faccounts.google.com%2F&amp;followup=https%3A%2F%2Faccounts.google.com%2F&amp;ifkv=AeDOFXgHhf5-IIpz4wIEggf1t9yisIHXccVwe-62UxpzMj2nNuIdBCRZBD7nlAhga_QnrlGe9I3iDw&amp;passive=1209600&amp;flowName=GlifWebSignIn&amp;flowEntry=ServiceLogin\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Google Account<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">Step #2: Find your Google Business profile<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">Open up<\/span><\/span><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">&nbsp;Google search from your device and type in the phrase&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><strong><em><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">\u201cMy business\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">&nbsp;<em>{Label 1}<\/em>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">You can also discover <span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">other ways to find your Google Business Profile<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An example of how to find your Google Business Profile from search\" data-id=\"3921\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"2084\" height=\"473\" data-init-height=\"1148\" title=\"How to find your Google Business Profile from search - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-find-your-Google-Business-Profile-from-search.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"473\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2084 \/ 1148;\" mt-d=\"-1.9920000000000186\" ml-d=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><em>~ An example of how to find your Google Business Profile from Search ~<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-skin-color-22) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-22) !important;\">Step #3: Select a Verification Method<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-skin-color-22) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-22) !important;\">From your dashboard you\u2019ll see your business name on the search bar <em>(Label 2)<\/em>. Click on &#8220;Get verified&#8221;&nbsp;<em>(Label 3)<\/em> to view the verification methods available to you.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An example of your Google Business Profile dashboard \" data-id=\"3925\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"2080\" height=\"430\" data-init-height=\"1042\" title=\"An example of your Google Business Profile dashboard - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/An-example-of-your-Google-Business-Profile-dashboard.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"430\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2080 \/ 1042;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><em>~ An example of your Google Business Profile Dashboard ~<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-skin-color-22) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-22) !important;\">Step #4: Initiate the Call<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: var(--tcb-skin-color-22) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-skin-color-22) !important;\">Verify your number <em>(Label 4)<\/em>&nbsp;is correct and click on&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;Call&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>(Label 5)&nbsp;<\/em>to start the call.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Phone call\" data-id=\"3927\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"1882\" height=\"433\" data-init-height=\"950\" title=\"An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Phone call - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/An-example-of-how-to-verify-your-Google-Business-Profile-by-Phone-call-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"433\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1882 \/ 950;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\"><em>~ An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Phone call ~<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">\ud83d\udca1<strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Ensure you are able to receive calls on the phone number that appears on your screen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/what-is-ivr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"outline: none;\">Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems<\/a> will not get the verification code.<\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #5: Insert the code provided<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Enter the 6-digit verification code received from the automated message to complete the Google Business verification by phone call.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to insert the code to verify your Google Business Profile\" data-id=\"3929\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"1786\" height=\"497\" data-init-height=\"1034\" title=\"How to insert the code to verify your Google Business Profile - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Insert-the-code-to-verify-your-Google-Business-Profile-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"497\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1786 \/ 1034;\" mt-d=\"-2.598000000000013\" ml-d=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>~ How to insert the code to verify your Google Business Profile ~<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">This verification method is <strong>instant<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">However, there are instances where you might experience processing delays after putting in the code&nbsp;<em>(Label 8)<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An example of Google Business profile verification processing delays\" data-id=\"3932\" width=\"391\" data-init-width=\"1269\" height=\"627\" data-init-height=\"2037\" title=\"An example of Google Business profile verification processing delays - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/An-example-of-Google-Business-profile-verification-processing-delays-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"391\" data-height=\"627\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1269 \/ 2037;\" mt-d=\"-1.67999999999995\" ml-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>~ An example of Google Business profile verification processing delays ~<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">If this happens, I would recommend waiting 48 hours before reaching out to support.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If your profile is still not verified by then, you can either contact the Google support team,<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Or&nbsp;<strong><span>talk to me<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;about the issues you are experiencing by typing your questions in the comment section at the end of the page<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1689209247463\" style=\"\"><strong>Method #2:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Google Business Profile Verification by Email&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">If you don\u2019t have the option to <em>verify your Google Business Profile by phone call<\/em> then try email verification.<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">In most cases, the option to verify your business profile by email is only available to listings that have been active, on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Google Maps<\/a>, but remain unclaimed.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\"><em>An unclaimed listing means no verified Google Business Profile exists for a business.&nbsp;<\/em><em><\/em><em><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>Someone else can claim your business name if your business profile is not verified.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">To <strong>get instant verification<\/strong> using this method, you\u2019ll need to ensure the email address on your verification screen;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\"><span>Is from your domain. Example &#8211; &nbsp;<span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-0) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-0);\">(name@yourbusiness.com)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span>Is the same email listed on your Google Business profile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span>Is active and you can receive emails on it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"\">This verification process is similar to the Phone call method.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Follow these steps to complete the Google Business verification by email.<\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #1:&nbsp;<span>Sign<\/span><span>&nbsp;into your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.google.com\/v3\/signin\/identifier?dsh=S-2147244391%3A1689199896338210&amp;continue=https%3A%2F%2Faccounts.google.com%2F&amp;followup=https%3A%2F%2Faccounts.google.com%2F&amp;ifkv=AeDOFXgHhf5-IIpz4wIEggf1t9yisIHXccVwe-62UxpzMj2nNuIdBCRZBD7nlAhga_QnrlGe9I3iDw&amp;passive=1209600&amp;flowName=GlifWebSignIn&amp;flowEntry=ServiceLogin\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Google Account<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step #2:&nbsp;<span><span><span>Go to your business profile.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><span>Learn other ways to find your Google Business Profile<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step #3: <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Click <\/span>Get Verified <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&gt;<\/span> Email <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">(Verify the email on your screen)<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step #4: <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Follow the instructions in the email sent to you to complete the verification process.<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1689209247464\" style=\"\"><strong>Method #3:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Google Business Profile Verification by Video Recording&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">In mid-2023, the option to verify Google Business profiles by video recording became available for some listings.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">In most cases, it is the only verification method available.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">This verification method entails recording and uploading a video that shows your business\u2019s location, on-site equipment, and proof of management.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">The recorded video should also capture outside signs like street names and match your location on Google Maps.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Follow these steps to complete the Google Business verification by Video recording.<\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #1:&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span>Sign<\/span><\/span><span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;into your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.google.com\/v3\/signin\/identifier?dsh=S-2147244391%3A1689199896338210&amp;continue=https%3A%2F%2Faccounts.google.com%2F&amp;followup=https%3A%2F%2Faccounts.google.com%2F&amp;ifkv=AeDOFXgHhf5-IIpz4wIEggf1t9yisIHXccVwe-62UxpzMj2nNuIdBCRZBD7nlAhga_QnrlGe9I3iDw&amp;passive=1209600&amp;flowName=GlifWebSignIn&amp;flowEntry=ServiceLogin\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Google Account<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step #2:&nbsp;<span><span><span>Go to your business profile.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><span>Learn other ways to find your Google Business Profile<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An example of how to find your Google Business Profile from search\" data-id=\"3921\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"2084\" height=\"473\" data-init-height=\"1148\" title=\"How to find your Google Business Profile from search\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/How-to-find-your-Google-Business-Profile-from-search.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"473\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2084 \/ 1148;\" mt-d=\"-1.9920000000000186\" ml-d=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>~ An example of how to find your Google Business Profile from Search ~<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step #3: <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">From your GBP dashboard, Click on &#8220;Get verified&#8221; <em>(Label 3)<\/em> to view the verification methods available to you.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An example of your Google Business Profile dashboard\" data-id=\"3925\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"2080\" height=\"430\" data-init-height=\"1042\" title=\"An example of your Google Business Profile dashboard - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/An-example-of-your-Google-Business-Profile-dashboard.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"430\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2080 \/ 1042;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>~ An example of your Google Business Profile Dashboard ~<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #4: Select a Verification Method<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">The \u201cBusiness Video\u201d option will be selected automatically (Label 4) if you do not have other verification methods available to you.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Click \u201cNext\u201d <em>(Label 5)<\/em> and follow the prompts to record your video.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Recorded Video\" data-id=\"3940\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"1918\" height=\"517\" data-init-height=\"1154\" title=\"An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Recorded Video - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/An-example-of-how-to-verify-your-Google-Business-Profile-by-Recorded-Video-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"517\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1918 \/ 1154;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>~ An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Recorded Video ~<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #5: Record your Business Details<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Ensure your recording captures all the requirements below. When you\u2019re ready to begin click \u201cNext\u201d <em>(Label 6) to start recording.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Requirements for Google Business Profile verification by Recorded Video\" data-id=\"3942\" width=\"405\" data-init-width=\"771\" height=\"594\" data-init-height=\"1131\" title=\"Requirements for Google Business Profile verification by Recorded Video - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Requirements-for-Google-Business-Profile-verification-by-Recorded-Video-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"405\" data-height=\"594\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 771 \/ 1131;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>~ Requirements for Google Business Profile verification by Recorded Video ~<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #6: Wait for a review<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">After uploading the video, wait 3 &#8211; 5 days for the Google team to review it. This processing time can vary depending on your ability to capture all requirements in your video.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1689209247465\" style=\"\"><strong>Method #4:&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Google Business Profile Verification by Live Video <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">This method of verification isn&#8217;t available by default on your listing.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">A request needs to be made to the Google team to activate this feature on your listing.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">This verification method entails <strong>getting on a live video call<\/strong> with a Google support team to show your business work area and on-site equipment.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">During the live call, you might be asked questions and need to show valid proof of ownership and management. In some cases, you will be requested to show proof of business registration.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">If all verification methods fail, then requesting verification by Live Video is the best way to go.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Follow these steps to complete the Google Business verification by Video recording.<\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #1: Get ready for the call<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Make sure you have a stable internet connection and you are able to join a video call with your mobile phone.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Be at your business location and be ready to show the Google representative your office\/store and any proof of business ownership on the video call.<\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #2: <span>Sign<\/span><span>&nbsp;into your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.google.com\/v3\/signin\/identifier?dsh=S-2147244391%3A1689199896338210&amp;continue=https%3A%2F%2Faccounts.google.com%2F&amp;followup=https%3A%2F%2Faccounts.google.com%2F&amp;ifkv=AeDOFXgHhf5-IIpz4wIEggf1t9yisIHXccVwe-62UxpzMj2nNuIdBCRZBD7nlAhga_QnrlGe9I3iDw&amp;passive=1209600&amp;flowName=GlifWebSignIn&amp;flowEntry=ServiceLogin\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Google Account<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #3: <span><span><span>Go to your business profile.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><span>Learn other ways to find your Google Business Profile<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\"><span><span><span>Open up a new browser, type in &#8220;My Business&#8221; or enter your business name in the search bar to open up your business profile and click <strong>Get verified<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #4: <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Select<\/span><strong>Video call<\/strong>&nbsp; <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">(label 1)<\/span> \u21e2 <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Click<\/span><strong>Next<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">&nbsp;(label 2)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Live Video \" data-id=\"3955\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"1326\" height=\"514\" data-init-height=\"794\" title=\"An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Live Video - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/An-example-of-how-to-verify-your-Google-Business-Profile-by-Live-Video-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"514\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1326 \/ 794;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>~ An example of how to verify your Google Business Profile by Live Video &#8211; Vanessa Mbamarah ~<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #5: Initiate the call<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Tick the two checkboxes on display (label 3), select your language (label 4), and click <strong>Start call<\/strong> (label 5) to start a call with a Google support representative.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Steps to verify your Google Business Profile by Live Video\" data-id=\"3957\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"1340\" height=\"417\" data-init-height=\"650\" title=\"Steps to verify your Google Business Profile by Live Video - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Steps-to-verify-your-Google-Business-Profile-by-Live-Video-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"417\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1340 \/ 650;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>~ Steps to verify your Google Business Profile by Live Video ~<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\"><em>\ud83d\udca1&nbsp;<strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <em><span data-slate-string=\"true\">Once you turn on video verification, use only this method to verify. If you try to complete verification through a different method, you may have to request to re-enable video verification on your listing.<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #6: Show your business via video call<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Answer any question they ask you about your business and use the camera on your mobile phone to show your business work area and proof of ownership to the Google representative.<\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Step #7: Wait for a review<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">After the live video, wait 3 &#8211; 5 days for the Google team to process and verify your profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" id=\"t-1689203684274\" style=\"\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">How long does the verification process take?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">It really depends on a number of factors, most especially the verification method used.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6em !important;\"><strong>Phone Call Verification:<\/strong> This method is almost instant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.6em !important;\"><strong>Email Verification:<\/strong> The verification email arrives within a couple of minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\"><span style=\"\"><strong>Recorded Video Verification:<\/strong> This can take several days depending on your ability to capture all requirements requested in your video.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6em !important;\"><strong>Live Video Verification:<\/strong> This method can also take several days depending on your ability to prove business affiliation and management during the call.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">What happens if I didn\u2019t receive a verification code?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you attempted to verify your listing using the phone verification method and you didn&#8217;t receive the verification code &#8230;. <strong>Place another call<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The same goes for email verification. Request another email.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you still didn&#8217;t receive the verification code after 2 or 3 attempts, you can either contact the Google support team<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Or <strong><span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-0) !important; color: var(--tcb-color-0);\">talk to me<\/span><\/strong> about the issues you are experiencing by typing your questions in the comment section at the end of the page<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\"><em>\ud83d\udca1&nbsp;<strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <em><span data-slate-string=\"true\">I highly recommend you do not request the code more than 3 times or attempt multiple verification methods at the same time to avoid placing a ban on your profile for exceeding the number of verification attempts.<\/span><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Can I change the verification method on my listing?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Not anymore.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">If your business is eligible for certain verification methods, they will appear on your screen for you to select (Label 1) below<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">Google no longer gives business owners control over the type of verification method available to them (Label 2).<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">See what I mean below<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3975\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"1392\" height=\"489\" data-init-height=\"792\" title=\"No more options to change verification method available for Google Business Profile - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/No-more-options-to-change-verification-method-available-for-Google-Business-Profile-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"489\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1392 \/ 792;\" loading=\"lazy\" data-><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>~ No more options to change verification method available for Google Business Profile ~<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">How do I know my profile is verified?<\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"\">I&#8217;ve created a guide that shows you how to <a href=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/check-if-google-my-business-is-verified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"outline: none;\">check if your Google Business Profile has been verified<\/a> and what to do if it hasn&#8217;t. Click the image below to access it.<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/check-if-google-my-business-is-verified\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Check If Google My Business is Verified - Vanessa Mbamarah\" data-id=\"651\" width=\"859\" data-init-width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" data-init-height=\"576\" title=\"Check If Google My Business is Verified - Vanessa Mbamarah\" src=\"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Check-If-Google-My-Business-is-Verified-Vanessa-Mbamarah.jpg\" data-width=\"859\" data-height=\"483\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1024 \/ 576;\" data-link-wrap=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\" id=\"t-1689638893888\">Now it&#8217;s your turn.<\/h3>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">I&#8217;ve shown you 4 alternative methods to verify your Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business).<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">If your listing is not verified, pick one of the verification methods above and get to work.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; --tcb-applied-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important;\">If you experienced issues with any of these verification methods, ask me your questions in the comment section below and I&#8217;ll take it from there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to verify your Google Business Profile using any of these 4 alternative methods to make your business discoverable on search.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3988,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42],"tags":[85,86],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3411"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3411"}],"version-history":[{"count":167,"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3411\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4262,"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3411\/revisions\/4262"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3411"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3411"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vanessambamarah.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3411"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}