Need more visibility for your self storage facility online? It’s time to get your business information on the strongest domain available: Google. Claiming your storage facility’s information will help you to show up on Google Maps. It can also improve your local listing’s position in Google’s search engine, which makes your facility more visible in “storage units near me” searches and makes it easier for potential renters to find your facility.
To set up a new profile with Google or learn how to set this information up again, follow this helpful step-by-step guide to get your storage facility on Google Maps.
Step 1: Claim Your Listing
1. Go to Google My Business and select Sign In at the top of the page. This will require a Gmail account, so if you do not have one currently, sign up with Google Accounts.
2. Select Get Your Page, then select Storefront.
3. Search for your location by name and address. Select your facility. If you do not see the correct facility, search with another spelling or an old address. If you get a pop-up prompting you to request admin rights, meaning someone else has claimed your facility’s listing, you will need to contact the admin who currently has access to your facility’s location page. Google gives you the option to contact the admin associated with your facility’s information, but if that person is unresponsive to your requests, you may need to work with Google to settle the situation.
Step 2: Verify Your Listing
1. Google will walk you through the verification options for which you are eligible. In most cases, you’ll either be able to verify at that moment with a phone call or in one to two weeks with a postcard that will be sent to you.
2. If you request a postcard verification, keep an eye out for the alphanumeric code being sent. It’s a smaller item that’s Google-branded but could easily be mistaken for junk mail if you’re not on the lookout. This number will give you ownership of your listing.
Step 3: Completing Your Information
1. Correct and complete your facility’s basic local information. This includes business name, address, contact, hours, and an informative introduction.
2. Add high quality images, such as your logo and the exterior of your facility, to help people better recognize you if they drive by or when they arrive after finding you online.
3. Keep an eye on your page for new reviews so you can respond quickly when reviews are left.
Getting your facility placed in Google Maps is just step one toward being more visible in local search results.
