Putting yourself on the map will help you for "local search" results. Basically this means anything to do with where your business is located. For example for me that would be Monterey Real Estate or Carmel Real Estate. It can help you get into the "top 10 box" (See related blog)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can then either add a new listing or edit an existing one.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instant gratification - as you complete the form, the info starts appearing on the map to the right. (But it won't show up immediately on the google map website)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In some cases you may already be on the map. Then you can click on "claim listing" rather than adding a new one.
If you have added, claimed or made major changes you now select if you want to "verify" by phone or mail. If you select phone, then stand by as they call immediately.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once you create your listing you have the opportunity to upload photos and link to YouTube videos for your business. This is good to do as it makes you more important with Google and increases your chance of getting in the "top 10 box" for Google Local Search. It also will help if you get friends or clients to write reviews of your business.
Hi Sandy, & Hi Brian; This is a pretty important one with google.
Hi Christine, & Hi John; This is one to do asap as it makes a pretty significant difference with google.
Hi Fran & Rowena; Good you are already listed. I went back in also and added more stuff.
Hi Norma, Carole & Thomas; Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the support. Getting on the map is great. Sure is good to be able to share and learn so much via Active Rain!
I think that I did do something along these lines a month or two ago, but will double check. Anything I can do to get on Google will definately be beneficial to my SEO and eventual success.
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You must have a google account. Go to the 
If you claimed a listing rather than verifying you now can verify this by clicking on the Claim Listing button.
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I just did mine. Thank you that is cool.