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Does Google my business require a physical address?

Easy Steps If you’re adding your business listing to Google My Business, you must add a physical address. Your address can be your home, but you will be hiding this address from the public in the next step.

How can I get my business to show up on Google Maps?

Add your business through Google Maps

1. Enter your address in the search bar. On the left, in the Business Profile, click Add your business.
2. Right-click anywhere on the map. Then, click Add your business.
3. In the top left, click Menu Add your business.

What if my business doesn’t have an address?

This is for businesses that have more than five PO Boxes or receive more mail than can be delivered to the largest Box. You’ll be notified to come pick up your mail during business hours if your packages can’t be delivered to your Boxes. Another service is called Reserve Service.

How do I hide my business on Google Maps?

To keep your listing up and available, then, you’ll need to hide your address.

1. Log into Google My Business account.
2. Go to your listing’s information.
3. Clear your business address from the profile.
4. Enter your service area.

How do I update my business address on Google Maps?

Open the Google My Business app.

1. Navigate to your account page by tapping “Profile” on the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap the address field and click the pencil icon to begin editing.
3. Update your business address so that it accurately displays on Google Maps.

Why my business is not showing in Google Maps?

The most common reason why your business isn’t showing up on Google Maps is because your business lacks location authority. If your GMB listing (location) lacks location authority, you will have to be in close proximity or standing directly at your business location to appear in Google Maps.

Can you hide your address on Google Maps?

If you are wanting to keep your GMB profile, but just not have the address show, then visit business.google.com and click the info tab and then select the address field and scroll down a little and click on clear address. This will hide your address from maps.