Best practices to update business listings
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As a business owner, you must comply with a specific set of guidelines to prevent your business listings from suspension and represent your business information accurately.
To avoid common problems while changing important information on your account or removing business information from online directories, follow the guidelines below:
- Make sure that you represent your business on online directories the way it is consistently represented and recognized in the real world across signage, website, storefront and other branding.
- The address and/or service area on the business listings should be accurate and precise.
- While choosing the categories to describe your overall business, make sure that you choose the fewest number of categories that best describes your business.
- There should be only one profile for every business to prevent problems with the display of information on maps and search engine results.
BEST PRACTICES ON ADDING BASIC BUSINESS INFORMATION
While adding the name, address and phone number (NAP) data on your business listings, make sure that you follow the basic guidelines listed below:
| Information | Details |
| Name | The name on the business listing should reflect the real world business name as used on the website, storefront, stationery and as known to the customers. An accurately represented business name helps customers to easily find you.
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IMPORTANT:Some online directories do not permit including unnecessary information, capitalization or special characters in your business name. Adding an inaccurate name or irrelevant information might result in suspension of your account. |
| Address | The location address or service area should be accurate and precise. Some online directories do not accept P.O. Boxes or mailboxes located at remote locations. HANDY TIP: Make sure that your business location is accurately visible on maps. |
| Phone number |
Here are the guidelines on updating the phone number:
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