How to find Business Maps URL for your Virtual Businesses to Generate Accurate Reports

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Even if your business doesn't have a physical location, it's still important to have a presence on Google Maps. This guide will help you find the Business Maps URL for your virtual business.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Step 1: Ensure Your Business is Listed on Google
• Step 2: Search for Your Business on Google Maps
• Step 3: Obtain the Maps URL
  • Method A: From the Address Bar
  • Method B: Using the "Share" Feature
• Step 5: Use the URL in the Prospecting Tool
• Step 6: Generate More Accurate Results

Step 1: Ensure Your Business is Listed on Google

1. Go to Google My Business.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. If you haven't already, add your business and verify it as a service-area business.

Step 2: Search for Your Business on Google Maps

1. Open Google Maps.
2. In the search bar, type your business name.
3. If your business appears in the results, click on it.

Step 3: Obtain the Maps URL

Method A: From the Address Bar

1. Once your business listing is open, look at the address bar in your browser.
2. The URL should look something like this:

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   https://www.google.com/maps/place/Your+Business+Name/@XX.XXXXXX,-YY.YYYYYY,17z/data=...

3. This is your Business Maps URL.

Method B: Using the "Share" Feature

1. Click on the "Share" button in your business listing.
2. In the pop-up window, you'll see a "Copy link" option.
3. Click "Copy link" to get your Business Maps URL.

Step 5: Use the URL in the Prospecting Tool

1. Open the Prospecting Tool in your GHL Customer Care account.
2. Go to "Search for Virtual Businesses"
3. Find the "Business Maps URL" section in the form.
4. Paste the virtual GBP Maps URL you obtained in Step 3 into this section.

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Step 6: Generate More Accurate Results

1. After entering the URL, proceed with the rest of the form as usual.
2. Submit the form to generate your prospecting report.
3. The Prospecting Tool will now use this URL to provide more accurate results for your virtual or service-area business.

Using the correct virtual GBP Maps URL in the Prospecting Tool is crucial for generating accurate results for your virtual or service-area business.