Google Business Profile – Video Verification

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Before Starting

Tech Requirements:

  1. A mobile phone with camera and internet connection is required.

Plan Your VideoGoogle Requirements for Verification:

  1. Your location should match your Business Profile service area.
    Examples: capture a street sign, nearby businesses, or the surrounding area
  2. Your business name and category should match your Business Profile
    Examples: capture a business card, your branded vehicle, or business tools and equipment
  3. Your authorized to represent this business
    Examples: capture you unlocking your branded vehicle, operating online business tools, or show a proof of address.

(Note: Keep your video to 30 seconds, if possible).

Ready to Start? Instructions:

Sign into your @thepatchboys.com email address at business.google.com

OR search for “The Patch Boys of _________” at google.com (Make sure your account is signed in under your @thepatchboys.com email address)

Your business should appeal within the search results as “Your Business is not visible to customers”

Note: Results may show up lower on the page so please scroll down.

Click “Get Verified”

Enter your address.

Google will ask you to select a way to get verified, choose Continue.

Google will ask you to verify your mailing address again.

Click Continue.

Google will ask you to capture 3 requirements in 1 continuous recording. Click continue.

  1. Your location should match your Business Profile service area.
    Examples: capture a street sign, nearby businesses, or the surrounding area
  2. Your business name and category should match your Business Profile
    Examples: capture a business card, your branded vehicle, or business tools and equipment
  3. Your authorized to represent this business
    Examples: capture you unlocking your branded vehicle, operating online business tools, or show a proof of address.

(Note: for best results, keep video at 30 seconds.)

They will offer some more tips, click Next.

If you’re on a desktop, they’ll provide you with a QR code. Scan the QR code (make sure you are signed into your @thepatchboys.com email address) on your mobile device. You can start the recording then.

Please let us know if you need any assistance with this!