On your phone or computer browser, visit:
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Click “Sign in” (top right corner).
Log in using your Google (Gmail) account.
If you don’t have one, create a new Gmail account first.
In the search box, type your business name — e.g., Mama Ada Food Spot.
If Google doesn’t find it, click “Add your business to Google.”
Then fill in:
Business name: Mama Ada’s Food Spot
Business category: choose something close like Restaurant, Home Food Service, Catering, or Takeout Restaurant.
Click Next.
You’ll be asked:
“Do you want to add a location customers can visit, like a shop or office?”
If you have a physical place where customers can pick up food:
Select Yes and enter your address.
If you only do deliveries:
Select No → then add your service areas (e.g., Ikeja, Surulere, Yaba).
Click Next.
Fill in:
Phone number (WhatsApp number works fine).
Website (optional — you can use your Facebook page, WhatsApp link, or landing page).
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Click Next.
To show your business publicly, Google must confirm it’s real.
You can verify by:
Phone or text message: (fastest if available)
Email: (if Google gives that option)
Postcard by mail: (takes 5–12 days; you’ll get a code sent to your address)
After receiving your code, return to your Google Business dashboard and enter the verification code.
Once verified, you can edit your profile and add:
Business hours: (e.g., 9:00am – 7:00pm daily)
Description:
Example:
“Mama Ada’s Food Spot offers freshly made local dishes and quick delivery within Ikeja. Order via WhatsApp for fast home service!”
Photos: Add 3–5 clear pictures of your meals, workspace, or logo.
Logo: Upload your business logo if you have one.
Cover image: Use a nice wide photo showing your food or setup.
To help customers reach you easily:
In your business info, add a “Booking link” or “Menu link.”
You can paste your WhatsApp click-to-chat link, e.g.
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You can also add your catalog link if using WhatsApp Business Catalog.
After setup, search on Google:
Mama Ada’s Food Spot
or
home food near me
If your area has similar listings, your business should begin to appear within a few days — especially after verification and a few customer reviews.
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Once your profile is active:
Customers nearby can see your food brand on Google Maps.
They can call, message, or navigate to your location directly.
You’ll receive insights showing how many people viewed or called your business each week.