{"id":15112,"date":"2025-08-06T14:37:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/?p=15112"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:35:10","slug":"business-not-showing-on-google-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/business-not-showing-on-google-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Isn\u2019t My Business Showing on Google Maps?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you searched for your <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/problems-with-location-on-google-maps-heres-how-to-solve-them\/\">business<\/a> name on Google Maps and\u2026 nothing? You\u2019re not the only one. It is one of the questions we hear most often. Fortunately, the answer is simple: your business has probably not been listed correctly on Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s look at what this means and \u2013 most importantly \u2013 how you can fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h3>Contents<\/h3><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-google-my-business-and-why-it-matters\">What Google Business Profile is and why it matters so much<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-list-your-business-correctly\">How to list your business correctly<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-1-create-a-google-account\">Step 1: Create a Google account<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-2-go-to-the-google-my-business-page\">Step 2: Go to the Google Business Profile page<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-3-add-your-business\">Step 3: Add your business<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-4-verify-your-business\">Step 4: Verify your business<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#step-5-complete-your-profile\">Step 5: Complete your profile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#if-your-business-is-already-on-google-maps-but-you-dont-control-it\">If your business is already on Google Maps but you don\u2019t control it<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#when-will-you-appear-on-google-maps\">When will you appear on Google Maps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#check-your-business-address\">Check your business address<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1754482972163\">Why do I have to verify my business?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1754482981497\">How long does it take for my business to appear on Google Maps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1754482995979\">What can I do if someone else has listed my business?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-google-my-business-and-why-it-matters\">What Google Business Profile is and why it matters so much<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Business Profile is the tool Google uses to show businesses on Google Maps and in local search results.<br>If your <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/problems-with-location-on-google-maps-heres-how-to-solve-them\/\">business<\/a> isn\u2019t listed there, it won\u2019t appear on the map, nor when someone searches for \u201cbakery in Katerini\u201d or \u201chairdresser near me\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being there gives you visibility, and just as importantly it builds trust and credibility and helps you rank higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-list-your-business-correctly\">How to list your business correctly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are step-by-step instructions for getting listed correctly. You don\u2019t need any technical knowledge; just follow the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-create-a-google-account\">Step 1: Create a Google account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already have Gmail, you\u2019re ready. If not, you can easily create a free Google account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gmail-logo-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Why my business is not showing on Google Maps\" class=\"wp-image-14119\" title=\"- Web-Mate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gmail-logo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gmail-logo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gmail-logo-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/gmail-logo.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-go-to-the-google-my-business-page\">Step 2: Go to the Google Business Profile page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.google.com\/business\/<\/a> and sign in with your Google account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1024x460.jpg\" alt=\"Why my business is not showing on Google Maps, step 1\" class=\"wp-image-14116\" title=\"- Web-Mate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1024x460.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-768x345.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1536x690.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proto-bhma-gia-google-my-business.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-add-your-business\">Step 3: Add your business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type in your <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/problems-with-location-on-google-maps-heres-how-to-solve-them\/\">business<\/a> name and follow the instructions.<br>You will be asked to enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category (e.g. caf\u00e9, pharmacy, electrician)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service area (if you provide services away from your premises)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/deutero-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Why my business is not showing on Google Maps, step 2\" class=\"wp-image-14114\" title=\"- Web-Mate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/deutero-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/deutero-bhma-gia-google-my-business-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/deutero-bhma-gia-google-my-business-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/deutero-bhma-gia-google-my-business.jpg 1163w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-verify-your-business\">Step 4: Verify your business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, Google wants to confirm that you really are the owner. Google chooses the method itself, depending on the type and location of your <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/problems-with-location-on-google-maps-heres-how-to-solve-them\/\">business<\/a>: a video recording of your premises, a live video call with support, a code by phone or text, email or, less often these days, a postcard with a code sent to your address.<br>Once you have completed the steps, Google reviews your details, which usually takes up to five working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/trito-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1024x661.jpg\" alt=\"Why my business is not showing on Google Maps, step 3\" class=\"wp-image-14112\" title=\"- Web-Mate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/trito-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/trito-bhma-gia-google-my-business-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/trito-bhma-gia-google-my-business-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/trito-bhma-gia-google-my-business.jpg 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-complete-your-profile\">Step 5: Complete your profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once verification is complete, fill in as much information as you can: opening hours, photos, products\/services and, if possible, collect your first reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tetarto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1024x332.jpg\" alt=\"Why my business is not showing on Google Maps, step 4\" class=\"wp-image-14110\" title=\"- Web-Mate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tetarto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-1024x332.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tetarto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tetarto-bhma-gia-google-my-business-768x249.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tetarto-bhma-gia-google-my-business.jpg 1243w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"if-your-business-is-already-on-google-maps-but-you-dont-control-it\">If your business is already on Google Maps but you don\u2019t control it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There may already be a listing that someone else created. In that case, you can request ownership of the listing through the platform. Google will guide you through the process and verify that you are the person who manages the <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/problems-with-location-on-google-maps-heres-how-to-solve-them\/\">business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-will-you-appear-on-google-maps\">When will you appear on Google Maps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have completed the listing and verification, your <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/problems-with-location-on-google-maps-heres-how-to-solve-them\/\">business<\/a> will show up within a few days on Google Maps.<br>If you still can\u2019t see it, check your details again (especially the address and category) and make sure your profile is active and published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\u03a0\u03ce\u03c2 \u03bd\u03b1 \u0392\u03b3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03a0\u03a1\u03a9\u03a4\u039f\u03a3 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2 \u03a7\u03ac\u03c1\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 Google \u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03b1 \u03c0\u03b9\u03bf \u03b1\u03c0\u03bb\u03ac\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jtqiLtso5-o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"check-your-business-address\">Check your business address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common mistakes we see on websites is a business address that is wrong or written differently. It needs to match the address you entered on Google Business Profile exactly. Any difference \u2014 even in punctuation or in the order of the details \u2014 can confuse Google and affect how you appear in local search results. So make sure the address shown on your website is exactly the same as the one on your Google profile. It is a small detail that makes a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you still have questions about how your <a href=\"https:\/\/web-mate.gr\/en\/problems-with-location-on-google-maps-heres-how-to-solve-them\/\">business<\/a> appears on Google Maps, you\u2019re not alone. We have gathered the questions our clients ask most often \u2014 with simple, clear answers to help you sort out whatever is bothering you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754482972163\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why do I have to verify my business?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Google does this to make sure the business really exists at the address given and that the account belongs to the real owner.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754482981497\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How long does it take for my business to appear on Google Maps?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Google\u2019s review after verification usually takes up to five working days, sometimes longer. If it is taking a while, check that your details are correct and contact Google support.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1754482995979\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What can I do if someone else has listed my business?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can request access to, or ownership of, the listing through Google Business Profile. The process is simple and includes verification by email, phone or post.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you searched for your business name on Google Maps and\u2026 nothing? You\u2019re not the only one. It is one of the questions we hear most often. Fortunately, the answer is simple: your business has probably not been listed correctly on Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business). Let\u2019s look at what this means and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":14123,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Why Isn\u2019t My Business Showing on Google Maps? | WebMate","rank_math_description":"Business not showing on Google Maps? List and verify it on Google Business Profile step by step and fix address mistakes. Need a hand? 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