1. Why shoud you add/claim your business to Google My Business?

   In a nutshell, because it will bring you more leads.
   
   Imagine you are sitting on your couch and suddenly have a craving for a piece of cake.
   You put out your phone and search for a nearby bakery but didn't find anything.
   
   Now Imagine you are the owner of a bakery. You just loosed a potential customer by not having a digital presence.
   
   Similarly, you are losing a hell lot of customers daily.
   
   Taking your business online is not only an opportunity anymore it's a necessity.
   
   Optimizing your business’s Google My Business profile will increase traffic, leads, and brand awareness from local searches.

2. Are people searching for Local Services Online?

46% of all searches in Google have local intent

76% of consumers that search for something local on their phone visit a store that day

These numbers are enough to prove that people are looking for local services onGoogle

3. How to add/claim your business to Google My Business ?

   So, Let's take your business online !!

Go to Google My Business

Then sign in using your google account.

Enter your Business name (no nicknames or slogans)

You can only choose from the options given in the list.

After filling in all these basic information like address, main business number, and business category you have completed 50% of your work.

It will show direction to your store

This is how your dashboard will look like -

Conclusion

Adding/claiming your Business to Google My Business is the first step for Local SEO which will drive potential customer and ultimately more revenue.