Google Business Profile Video Verification - Ultimate guide

Welcome to our Google business profile video verification guide! In this guide, you'll learn how to shoot a video that proves your business is real and can be verified by Google. Many business owners get confused about the process and what to include in their videos, but don't worry! this tutorial will show you exactly what you need to include, whether you have a physical store or run a service area business.
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[@Clean-N-ShineInDfw]

Thank you as a cleaning professional trying to put my business back on Google i needed this break down video.

[@rankingacademy]

Great to hear

[@TeeTehaara]

Thank God for you and your content. Props to you sir much appreciated 🔥🔥💯

[@rankingacademy]

My pleasure

[@babak23237]

This is garbage, we been trying to do google verification for over 2 months and the software will not let us upload a video.. Google software is troubled. even professionals are having problem with it.

[@rankingacademy]

Have you tried reaching out to google?

[@Finetouchautopros]

Same here

[@davidg5629]

This is very helpful. Google is asking for the video to be one continuous take. I hope I can just 'pause' as I drive between my office, shop and job location. "1917" was filmed in one take. I should be able to do a verification vid in one take. Thanks

[@rankingacademy]

Best of luck

[@Finetouchautopros]

That’s what am dealing with. I’m trying to start up a mobile detailing business and I can’t purchase anything until I know Google will approve me.

[@petemarriage5941]

Just what I needed. Thank you.

[@rankingacademy]

You're welcome!

[@benjaminvalerio3542]

I feel like this is a way for AI to further investigate more into your privacy

[@rankingacademy]

Not really

[@javellfletcher6992]

Just what I needed it

[@rankingacademy]

💪👍

[@mihaid4728]

Been asked to provide a business licence with my Pressure Washing Business i'm from UK what I need to do?

[@bladesmanofionia7718]

Informational video

[@rankingacademy]

Glad you think so!

[@boxstersbetty]

Great video! New tips on how I can help my remote client to do the verification without being at the premises ?

[@rankingacademy]

Great suggestion! I'll add it to my list

[@milancleaning]

That's exactly everything I made a video of. They approved me and then deactivated me the next day. I can't figure out how to fix it. I have submitted so many Appeals

[@rankingacademy]

Very strange. Have you reached out to the google business profile community support?

[@milancleaning]

@@rankingacademy not yet. I will try that thanks!

[@jubrown24]

Sane thing happened to me. I just emailed them again but nothing yet. It’s so frustrating

[@evstafievcoach]

I have a service business. What can I do if I use virtual address for my business and don't have access to inside the building?

[@rankingacademy]

Using virtual addresses are against Google's guidelines. You're not supposed to claim a listing if you're using a virtual address

[@___helallondoncar726]

Hi sir I have a very difficult problem with my business is there any way that I can reach you please

[@WyattHerbivore]

This is not correct. I own a 100% service based business. I run it out of my residence. My tools of my trade, proof of insurance, office space, branded vehicle … denied 2x because it’s not a brick an mortar.

[@rankingacademy]

Are you saying that no brick and mortar business can be verified via video?

[@tate.c.m]

@@rankingacademy I can confirm what @wyattherbivore is saying. Working with a pest control company operating out of a home. Despite all the paperwork being correct and the video showing all of the necessary details, Google is still deeming us ineligible for listing because it is "not a physical location."

[@eddieyoung2242]

Did you ever get verified

[@rankingacademy]

@@tate.c.m have you tried the google business community support?

[@tangodown66645]

I is own a construction company from my home and google wants to see a video of my store front. I’ve been asking them for another option and they won’t tell me anything. Finally I just told them to piss off and take my business profile down if they won’t display the correct information!

[@patrickprospa3136]

Merci pour votre information

[@rankingacademy]

👍

[@javellfletcher6992]

When I try to do my verification video of the way to explain it in the short video is not allowing me to do anything over 30 seconds how do I fix this problem?

[@rankingacademy]

Really? It should be up to 2 minutes. What message do you get?

[@meenakshisharma9569]

Hi I am getting msg tha-' we are unable to verify DNS ownership

[@user-dl7pc3sc8t]

Hey should I order a business sign to put in front of my house with the address listed on the sign for verification?

[@rankingacademy]

If you need to verify your business at a physical address I would recommend you do

[@PhilippKoehl7]

What do i do if i am a web agency, that operates from my home? I filmed them the street and me live editing my homepage on wordpress and i didn't get verified...

[@rankingacademy]

You may need to try several times before it gets through

[@npois9064]

Video requirements is 1-2 minutes which is not enought if your office is located in 2nd or 3rd building. the want you to start from Front building, into lobby, into the elevetor, into the office. 1-2 is a joke.

[@rankingacademy]

I understand. You can upload a video of up to 5 minutes but there are not as successful as shorter ones

[@npois9064]

@@rankingacademy Thank you!

[@eddieyoung2242]

How do you know if it worked. I didn't get notifications of verification

[@rankingacademy]

Use this tool to find out if your business is now verified: support.google.com/business/workflow/12825603

[@TheRexPerkins]

I get an error trying to submit my verification video. I’ve tried so many times it won’t upload and there’s no other verification option. Google has no number to call and I’ve filed a claim 4 days ago and I’ve yet to get any response or confirmation that my claim was made… what do I do

[@rankingacademy]

How many times have you tried. Watch this, it might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIC4holmmK9gbLssi=WvA97j3iKwef_5WV

[@Latasha-rl8ch]

I'm a notary public I've recorded my street name, my mailbox, my business cards , my Notary stamp, even recorded my utility bill I've recorded and submitted like 4 videos I've been trying since September they still haven't registered my business on Google any suggestions please and thanks

[@rankingacademy]

Have you tried reaching out to them? support.google.com/business/gethelp

[@GustavoRodriguez-zr4oc]

I need help with this I can pay you to help set up my Google my business

[@rankingacademy]

Why not do it yourself?

[@TheTabithaRichardson]

What if multiple people are using the same address? Ie. A real estate brokerage and realtors under the company... 😊

[@rankingacademy]

Hi Tabitha. If you're a real estate don't use the brokerage address, use your home address and set up your listing as a service area otherwise your listing will be filtered out of the search results

[@emmanuelivwighre5399]

I did upload the video verification. I spent hours on seceral ocassion. The video was just roaming could not load 100% percent for verification. Pls what could be the challeng?

[@rankingacademy]

Just watch this: kzbin.infoywo7Kia_hi8

[@SalvageRevival]

Can you talk / explain walk through?

[@rankingacademy]

I'll make a detailed video about it soon

[@riwazpokhrel5442]

I can't record video with record video option on the phon😑 It doesn't load and doesn't click

[@rankingacademy]

Oh no! Have you tried another phone?

[@CiIem]

So what if my street sign is at the entrance of my neighborhood, do I just got to do a sprint to the road or can I just include my house numbers?

[@rankingacademy]

You'll probably have to skip the street sign then. The idea is to show irrefutable proof you are a legitimate business.

[@CiIem]

@@rankingacademy ok, how would I show proof of my address since my business address is my house?

[@MktLocal]

👏

[@rankingacademy]

Thanks

[@MandyPalande]

i want to verify for my youtube channel..how can i do that?

[@rankingacademy]

Everything is explained here: support.google.com/youtube/answer/171664

[@missymcclure4762]

I own a fence company. My street sign is a mile away from my house. I run my business from my house. How do I video my street sign then drive a mile back to home to video equipment?

[@missymcclure4762]

Hello???

[@rankingacademy]

you don't have to include everything mentioned in the video. The more clues you can provide the better. If you can't include the street sign then don't

[@DanielAeRPM]

What if I dont have any logos or signs yet? Just my home address and my computer set up? WTH !

[@rankingacademy]

Show your equipment, your office, enter your property using the key

[@user-pm4oe9uw7z]

If my business is home service Furniture Assembly do i need registred businnes LLC?

[@rankingacademy]

it depends on what the rules are in your own country

[@user-pm4oe9uw7z]

@@rankingacademy i am in united states

[@DawgGoneMoveIt]

seriously we have been trying to get through to support for almost a year. Apparently a video and a EIN is not enough...

[@rankingacademy]

Have you tried the community support? support.google.com/business/community

[@Finetouchautopros]

I done all this and it still not getting approved.

[@rankingacademy]

It may take several attempts

[@AnthonyTilahun]

What if you own a web design business, how would that work?

[@rankingacademy]

First, do you make in person contact with your clients. Do they come at your home or do you visit them at theirs?

[@AnthonyTilahun]

@@rankingacademy no, it's all virtual

[@rankingacademy]

@@AnthonyTilahun then you’re not eligible for a google business profile

[@AnthonyTilahun]

@@rankingacademy what if I meet business owners locally at a local spot or wherever they indicate?

[@DonnaAgrinsonis]

What video verification? I've been in business since 2011. Is this new?

[@rankingacademy]

If your listing is already verified you don't need to do anything

[@evelinejimenez5989]

How about if I run a towing business

[@rankingacademy]

You'll be considered as a service area type of business, just like a plumber or an electrician so follow the instructions in the video

[@Holisticstretchtherapy]

I did this but it’s been pending for a week or so

[@rankingacademy]

I suggest you reach out to google: support.google.com/business/gethelp

[@trantammy9652]

I did everything, but the google still want i verify again and again

[@rankingacademy]

It can take a lot of attempts before it goes through

[@avanipatel2350]

how to verify digital marketer freelancer(no work place)

[@rankingacademy]

Film your office, your software, anything related to the work you do

[@Thomas.deNorth]

I am a craftsman and have the problem with not owning a store to show. But the most annoying problem is probably that the recording always just stops at random and always under 1 minute long. I can not record a video of all required in that time. I have a Google Pixel phone and abviously use the Google business pages to do the recording. It is bugged and none of my support requests are answered. Been trying for 6 months now. 😢

[@rankingacademy]

Have you tried reaching out to the google business community support? support.google.com/business/community

[@PenlandDigitalMarketing]

@Snublefot do you still need help?

[@Thomas.deNorth]

Sorry for the late reply. Now, after so much time, they have verified me. I did contact Google support but I never got a reply so I do not know what made them verify in the end.@@rankingacademy

[@Thomas.deNorth]

Hi, I am now verified it seems. I have no idea what solved it as Google never replied to my message to them.@@PenlandDigitalMarketing

[@michaelbacile8439]

I run a demolition service. I’ve been in business for 8 years and this process is a joke. I don’t have vehicle branding. I have a home based business. I took a video of my trailer with all my equipment in it, business cards, t shirts, my street sign and address on my home along with myself using the software to run my business and they still didn’t verify me. I’ve called and emailed them so many times lol. I feel like they have it set up like this on purpose so small blue collar biz struggles to keep up with brick and mortar locations.

[@AnikinReynolds]

What if I am renting space from another business?

[@AnikinReynolds]

I do have the key to the building, but their company logo is on the front door?

[@rankingacademy]

That's unlikely to get verified then

[@jadsy8531]

How to do all of that in 30sec video

[@rankingacademy]

You have up to 5 minutes but it's best to keep it under 2

[@madewahyu3169]

Why i need to re verified everyday? Its been 3 time

[@rankingacademy]

Really?

[@madewahyu3169]

And now “No more ways to verified” google say that Can you help?

[@nocomment5214]

Doesn't work. We have had our business for nearly ten years. We are a service, we are respected in the area. Ten years worth of accounts, documents, clients, equipment etc. I did the continuous video. Showing the street, address, house and number.. inside to the equipment.. into the office showing invoices, letterheads, tax accounts and proof of address.. REJECTED! Thanks Google!

[@rankingacademy]

How many times have you tried?

[@saritamandalmandal]

Born after business think

[@Appliances-Help]

Nearly impossible to achieve for SAB businesses. Google requires a permanent signance and never approve videos. There is no time to run from the street to the office and i ran fast)) However, if you already have one listing/gmb approved, google will aproove almost anything you record, which make the competition not fair. Google support never answer clearly and only a bot replies with indeed not useful information. Businesses that done it few years ago were approved easier than now. Which also creates an unfair competition. Hundreds of hours with their support on the phone/chat/email never solve a thing. Seems like the pnly way is to find a way to fool their AI :) But they can suspend your business for no reason and will never answer why.

[@rankingacademy]

I understand your frustration and have been on the receiving end of Google's inefficiency many times. Unfortunately there is little you can do but try again

[@Appliances-Help]

@rankingacademy )) yes, unfortunately. Thx for your reply.

[@thanigaivellm5443]

Not solved

[@rankingacademy]

sorry to hear

[@NickLuryOliveira]

Have they stopped doing mail verification?

[@rankingacademy]

Pretty much, video verification has become more or less the default verification method to stop spam

[@mikeys4u]

Wow this is going to be a full time job! Stupid idea.

[@rankingacademy]

Yeap

[@user-dl7pc3sc8t]

Hey should I order a business sign to put in front of my house with the address listed on the sign for verification?

[@rankingacademy]

If you need to verify your business at a physical address I would recommend you do