{"id":27711,"date":"2026-01-09T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echopx.com\/blog\/?p=27711"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:21:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T11:51:57","slug":"google-my-business-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echopx.com\/blog\/google-my-business-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Google My Business Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><h2>Introduction:<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google My Business (GMB) is an essential tool for businesses aiming to enhance their online presence, improve local search rankings, and engage with customers more effectively. This workshop covers the key steps to set up, optimize, and manage your GMB profile, helping you get noticed by more potential customers. Let&#8217;s dive into the process of creating, verifying, and managing your Google My Business Profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Creating Your Google My Business Profile<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create Account:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/create\/new\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/business.google.com\/create\/new<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>GMB Profile Verification &amp; Phone No. Approval Link<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Link:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/workflow\/12825603\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/workflow\/12825603<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Manage &amp; Optimize Your Google Business Profile<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Link:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/google.com\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Competitor Research Using GMB Everywhere<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Download Link:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/gmb-everywhere-gbp-audit\/oibcaeeplepnjfjhokfcabnaafodppik\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/gmb-everywhere-gbp-audit\/oibcaeeplepnjfjhokfcabnaafodppik\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Keyword Research for Business Name &amp; Description<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prompt 1:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Write a Google Business Profile name for my brand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here are the details you need to include:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>{YOUR BRAND NAME}<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>{TOP CATEGORY}<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>{TOP KEYWORD}<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure that these words are used as they are. You can rephrase the name, but please maintain the integrity of the brand name and category. Do not make the name look spammy, and keep it professional.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Give me 10 options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the same.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prompt 2:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Write a Google Business Profile business description for my brand.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here are the details about my brand:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are <\/span><b>{Explain Your Business}<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My brand name is <\/span><b>{Brand Name}<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In your description, ensure that the following two keywords are used:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>{Top Category}<\/b><b>\n<p><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>{Top Keyword}<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep the description simple, clear, and without any call to action.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Provide me 5 different options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and highlight the 2 keywords.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Book Appointments Directly on WhatsApp<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Link:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/create.wa.link\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/create.wa.link\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Message Template for Contacting via WhatsApp<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Template Message:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hello,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I got your business details from your Google My Business Profile.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I need more details about your Products\/Services.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thanks.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Add Products and Services on Your GMB Profile to Get 3x More Leads and Sales<\/b><\/h4>\n<h4><b>Photo Guideline for Google My Business Profile<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Product\/Service Name Prompt:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Write a description for the product\/service you want to list on Google My Business.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I am <\/span><b>{explain your product\/service}<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure to include this <\/span><b>{keyword}<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while writing the description.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>How to Change Your Phone Number on Google My Business<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>\u2705 <\/b>Before Submitting Phone Number Change Process:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure Phone Number is Active &amp; Reachable<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a number that is working and can receive calls from Google\u2019s automated systems (if they verify by call).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use a Local Number (if possible)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a number with the same area code as your business location (e.g., +91 for India, followed by city code).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid Using Personal or Mobile Numbers That Aren\u2019t Dedicated<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prefer business landlines or dedicated mobile numbers over shared\/personal numbers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Update Your Website First<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure the new number is visible on your website header, especially on the homepage and contact page.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check Consistency Across the Web<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Update the number on:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directories (Justdial, Sulekha, Practo, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online citations (Yelp, IndiaMart, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid Frequent Edits Before Submitting<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wait 2\u20133 days after your last major edit (like business name, hours, or address), especially if it was recently approved.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t Use Virtual or VoIP Numbers (unless verified)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid numbers from providers like TextNow, Google Voice, or other free VoIP services unless you&#8217;re sure they are accepted.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/3038177#zippy=\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/3038177#zippy=<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><b>\u2705 <\/b>After Submitting the Phone Number Change Process:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verify Promptly If Google Calls or Texts<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If Google calls or sends a code to the new number, respond immediately to verify.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check for Emails from Google<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Google may ask for documentation. Keep an eye on the registered Gmail for any requests.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upload a Storefront Photo with New Number (if possible)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A clear photo showing your signboard or entrance with the correct number helps prove legitimacy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use the \u201cSuggest an Edit\u201d Option from Another Google Account<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask a colleague or trusted friend to suggest the same phone number using a different Google account.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wait 3\u20135 Business Days<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t resubmit repeatedly; frequent edits may delay or trigger autorejections.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit Documents<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If required, submit documents such as:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GST Registration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN Card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Registration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website screenshot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storefront photo showing the number<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/workflow\/12825603\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/workflow\/12825603<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><b>Escalate if Rejected:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the phone number change continues to get rejected, you can escalate by contacting Google Business Profile support directly via:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>\ud83d\udd17<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/gethelp\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/gethelp<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Google My Business (GMB) is an essential tool for businesses aiming to enhance their online presence, improve local search rankings, and engage with customers more effectively. 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