Put your business on the (Google) map

Google Maps results often appear above other listings for a location-based search in Google, so having your website shown on the map can give you a significant advantage over the other businesses that are only shown in the normal organic results.

So how do you get your business to appear in the Google Maps?

There are three basic actions you need to perform to get your listing to appear in Google Maps:

1. Submit your contact information to Google Maps.
2. Verify your listing when Google contacts you by phone or postcard.
3. Wait for your listing to appear in Google Maps. It shouldn't take more than 12 hours after being verified.

Start by visiting Google's Local Business Center, which allows you to create your busienss listing and go through the verification process.

More details and help are available on the Google Maps website.