How to Create a Google My Business Website: A Step-by-Step Guide

• What is a Google my Business site?
• What are the benefits of having a Google my Business website?
• Use Google Website Builder to Create a Free Site
• Google sites tips and tricks
• The bottom line

A Google My Business website (formerly known as google sites) is a free website that businesses can create through Google. The website uses information from your Google My Business listing to automatically populate the website with your business name, location, hours, contact information, and photos. (That's your  NAP business information) Your GMB website will also include your business’s reviews and ratings from Google Maps. You can configure it as you want so you display any info you want.

Your Google business profile is the cornerstone of your GMB website. Think of your GMB profile as the foundation upon which your website is built. All of the information on your GMB profile (your  NAP, business category, hours, etc.) will be used to populate your GMB website. This is one of the Google tools for small businesses that lets you control your online information and helps customers find your business easily.

It’s important to keep your GMB profile up-to-date and accurate, as this is the information that will be used to populate your GMB website.

Creating a GMB website is a great way to increase your online presence and reach new customers. If you don’t have a website for your business yet, or if you have a website that could use some improvement, creating a GMB website is a quick and easy way to get started.

• There are many benefits of having a GMB website, but some of the most notable are:
• It’s free! You don’t have to pay anything to create a GMB website.
• It’s easy to set up and doesn’t require any technical know-how. All you need is a Google account and some basic information about your business.
• It helps with google search positioning, and build trust.
• It’s automatically populated with your NAP business information, reviews, and ratings from Google Maps.
• It helps you control your online information and ensures that customers have the most up-to-date information about your business.
• It helps you reach new customers by increasing your online visibility.
• It can help you with Local SEO, as your GMB website will show up in search results when people search for businesses like yours in their area.
• When a customer does a google search for your business category + location, your GMB website may show up as a featured snippet. (This is the box at the top of the search results that includes a summary of the information from a website).

Now that we’ve gone over what a GMB website is and some of the benefits of having one, let’s take a look at how to create one!

In order to create a Google Site, you must have a Google business account, which you can create from a personal Gmail account. If you don’t have a Gmail account, you can  create one here.

However, we recommend that you create a new Gmail account for your business, as this will make it easier to manage your Google My Business listing and website. Once you have a Gmail account set up, you can create your  Google business account here.

Once you have a Google business account, you can use the Google Sites tool to create your GMB website. You’ll need to enter some basic information about your business, such as your business name, address, and phone number.

Once you have a Google business account, your business profile manager will automatically be set up. This is where you can manage your business information, photos, and reviews. You can also use your business profile manager to create and manage your GMB website.

Now that you have this, and your information is all set, you can start building your website!

Google Sites is a user-friendly platform that anyone can use to create a website, regardless of their technical skills. The following steps will walk you through the process of creating your GMB website:

1. Go to google.com/business and click "Manage now."

3. Once you've verified your business location, you can proceed to creating your website. You'll have many templates to start. You can also select the blank version to start. Once you've selected a template, you can begin adding content to your website. Be sure to include important information such as your business hours, address, and contact information. You can also add photos, videos, and other media to help tell your business story.

4. You'll be asked to choose a domain name for your website (this can be your business name or something else), and then you'll be able to publish your website.

When creating your GMB website, keep the following tips in mind:

• Your domain name should be easy to remember and relevant to your business.

• Your website content should be well-written and accurate.

• Be sure to proofread your content before publishing it.

• Include high-quality photos and videos that showcase your business in a positive light.

• If you want to add a custom domain name to your GMB website, you can do so through your business profile manager.

• When you publish posts in Google my Business, they will be automatically added to your website.

• You can also embed Google Maps onto your website, which can be helpful for customers who are trying to find your business location.

• If you don't already have a domain name for your website, you can purchase one through Google Domains. Google Domains offers a variety of domain names at different price points, so you're sure to find one that's perfect for your business.

• If you want to add special hours for holidays or other events, you can do so through your business profile manager.

• You can track the performance of your GMB website by looking at the insights in your business profile manager. Insights will show you how many people have visited your website and how long they spent on each page.

• If you're not happy with the way your GMB website looks, you can always go back and make changes. You can also change your website template at any time.

• Your cover photo is the first thing people will see when they visit your website, so make sure it's high-quality and relevant to your business.

• If you have multiple locations, you can create a separate website for each location. This can be helpful if you want to target different areas or regions with your marketing.

• You can use Google Analytics to track the traffic to your GMB website. Google Analytics will show you how people are finding your website, what they're looking at, and how long they're staying.

• If you have an existing website, you can keep your GMB website as a subdomain. For example, if your main website is example.com, you can add your GMB website as gmb.example.com.

• If you want to make changes to your website but don't want to publish them right away, you can use the "preview" feature in your business profile manager. This will allow you to see how your changes will look before they go live.

If you follow these tips, you’ll be well on your way to creating a great GMB website that will help you attract new customers and grow your business.

If you need any help along the way, Google has extensive documentation on how to create and manage your Google My Business website. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

A strong online presence is critical for small businesses in today's digital world. Creating a website is one of the best ways to achieve this goal—and thanks to Google My Business, it's quick, easy, and free! So if you're looking for an easy (and affordable) way to get started with building your online presence, creating a website through Google My Business is the way to go!

If you don't know where to start, our guide on how to create a website through Google My Business will walk you through the entire process, step by step. And if you need any help along the way, don't hesitate to reach out to our team of experts—we're always happy to help!

At  Antares Systems, we specialize in helping small businesses grow their online presence. So if you're looking for help with anything from website design to digital marketing, we're here for you!  Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you take your business to the next level.