{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Hustle with Aloha","title":"Tips for Entrepreneurs on getting your Google Business Profile Verified - Hustle With Aloha","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2467,"description":"In this conversation, I (Alicia Nagel of Alicia Nagel Creative) interview Nikki Kimura of Web On Point SEO on the topic of getting your Google Business Profile verified as an entrepreneur or small business \nA Google Business Profile (GBP) helps your business show up on Google Search and Google Maps—which means customers can find you, leave reviews, and connect directly with your business. But before your business can show up in local searches, you need to go through the verification process to prove that your business is legitimate and at the address you’ve listed. Without verification, your business won’t appear in search results, which means fewer opportunities to attract customers. \nHow Does Google Business Profile Verification Work? \nTo verify your business, you must handle the process directly. Google offers several methods, including a postcard, phone or text, email, or the most challenging verification method, a video the business owner must create and submit via Google's system. We’ve got some tips on how to successfully navigate video verification in particular, since it's the most problematic and growing more and more common as a requirement. \nWe'll cover things like: \n• Exterior Shots: Film your storefront with clear views of the signage and nearby landmarks. \n• Interior Shots: Show your workspace, inventory, or tools to prove your business is real. \n• Proof of Ownership: Film yourself unlocking the door or displaying branded materials like business cards or vehicle wraps. \n• File site: Make sure the video file is under 75 MB and has a resolution of at least 720p. \nWe talk about how it's important to have consistent business information across other online platforms, such as Yelp, Facebook, and other directories. If your name, phone number, or address isn’t consistent, it could derail your Google Business Profile verification. \nBefore applying for verification, it’s helpful to build a strong digital footprint. A digital footprint signals to Google that...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Nx3t0mkwlaK8XFdZN5AHVNEewAS59_rIXbTfkQrZb0g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iODFk/YzFjN2ZiM2Y3YzYw/MjhjNjM1ZGQ5OTEx/MTIwNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}