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# Your Business Isn't Showing Up on Google

Most of the time, the fix is completely free. Google Business Profile puts your business on Google Maps and local search — and most Jamaican businesses don't have one.

46%
of Google searches are local
88%
search on phone, visit within 24hrs
$0
cost to set up
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## Is This Your Business Right Now?

Someone in your parish searches for exactly what you offer. They pull out their phone, type in "plumber near me" or "hair salon Mandeville" or whatever you do.

Google shows them 3 businesses with photos, reviews, phone numbers, directions. They tap. They call. They become customers.

But your business isn't there.

Not because you're not good at what you do. Not because you don't have customers. Simply because you never claimed your free Google listing.

That's money walking straight to your competitors.

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No Google Business Profile found.
Your competitors show up instead.

What Is It?

## Google Business Profile Explained

It's a free listing from Google that makes your business visible in search and maps.

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#### Appear on Google Maps

When people search for businesses near them, you show up on the map with your exact location, making it easy to find you.

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#### Collect Reviews

Customer reviews build trust. Good reviews make you stand out from competitors and convince new customers to choose you.

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#### Show Photos & Hours

Display your work, your space, your products. Let people know when you're open. Make a great first impression.

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#### Direct Contact

Customers can call you, message you, or get directions with one tap. No searching for your number.

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#### See Your Stats

Track how many people viewed your profile, called you, or got directions. Know what's working.

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#### Post Updates

Share offers, events, news. Keep your profile active and give people reasons to choose you.

Step by Step

## How to Set Up Your Profile

It takes about 15-20 minutes. Here's exactly what to do.

1

#### Go to Google Business Profile

Visit business.google.com and sign in with your Google account. If you don't have one, create a free Gmail account first.

2

#### Search for Your Business

Type your business name. If it already exists (from Google Maps data), claim it. If not, click "Add your business to Google."

3

#### Enter Your Details

Business name, category (be specific — "Hair Salon" not just "Beauty"), address, phone number, website (if you have one), and hours.

4

#### Verify Your Business

Google will send you a postcard with a code (takes 1-2 weeks), or you may be able to verify by phone or email. Enter the code when you get it.

5

#### Add Photos

Upload your logo, photos of your work, your shop, your team. Businesses with photos get 42% more requests for directions.

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#### Start Getting Reviews

Ask happy customers to leave a review. Send them a direct link. More reviews = higher ranking = more customers.

### Real Result: St. Elizabeth Client

We set up Google Business Profile for a client in St. Elizabeth. No paid ads. No fancy marketing.

Within one month, they were showing up when people searched for their service in the area.

Customers started calling. Asking for directions. Leaving reviews. All from a free listing that took 20 minutes to set up.

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Ad Spend
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Days to Results
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### ✅ Google Business Profile Checklist

Business name is correct and consistent
Use the exact same name everywhere online
Specific category selected
"Auto Repair Shop" not just "Automotive"
Address is accurate and verified
Phone number is correct
Business hours are set
Update for holidays too
At least 5 photos uploaded
Logo, exterior, interior, products/services
Business description written
Include keywords people search for
Website link added (if you have one)
Asked 3+ customers for reviews

## Need Help Setting This Up?

Some businesses need a little extra help. Maybe you're not sure if you have an existing listing. Maybe verification is confusing. Maybe you just want someone to do it for you.

Fill out the form and we'll walk you through it. No charge for advice — we're here to help Jamaican businesses get found.

✓ We'll check if you already have a listing
✓ Help you claim or create your profile
✓ Explain the verification process
✓ Give tips to rank higher in your area

### Get Free Help

We'll respond within 24 hours

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Business Name
Email Address
WhatsApp Number
Parish / Location
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### Is Your Business on Google?

Most Jamaican businesses are invisible on Google Maps

Search your business name right now. If you don't see a profile with your photos, hours, and reviews — you're losing customers to competitors who do.

Get Free Help Setting It Up Go to Google Business Profile →