How to Add your Business to Apple Maps & Attract More Customers (Step By Step)

[@travel2prague_gr]

Thanks

[@rankingacademy]

OMG! thank you so much

[@MrCleverFox]

While it's still not as powerful as the Google Business platform...I'm excited to see Apple starting to expand in this area. Google NEEDS the competition!

[@rankingacademy]

Absolutely! There is a new kid in town

[@squidly1117]

Are there any options for using a service area range instead of physical address? I learned that from your other videos on GMB. My customers don't come to a physical location, I go to them.

[@rankingacademy]

Unfortunately not at the moment

[@supersimplemarketing]

@@rankingacademy thanks! this was EXACTLY what I was looking for!

[@ferrd4]

Thank you for sharing. I have a question but don’t know if you or anyone else can help. I have a med spa. I followed all the tips you gave and my spa Juves Aesthetics is now on Apple Maps. But if I search for Botox near me in maps, my med spa doesn’t show up. How can I fix that?

[@bxtbill]

I tried to list my business on apple maps but they refused it saying it has to be a business location & I am a service area business. What should I do to get listed on apple maps or is it just not possible now since they already refused me. Any help would be appreciated. Love ur content it helps alooooottttttt

[@rankingacademy]

Unfortunately there is nothing you can do. Service area businesses can’t list their businesses on apple maps at the moment

[@ludolfremington8801]

I seriously don''t know what to do without you

[@rankingacademy]

You're going to make me blush

[@Miltonhn]

Can we transfer ownership after completing all the steps

[@Digital_EDGE_Designs]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@rankingacademy]

You're welcome

[@pacifictelephonedata6656]

Thanks again Luc for the heads up. Very helpful info once again 👍👍

[@rankingacademy]

No problem 👍 Thanks for watching

[@KKKKKK-tk3gl]

We created a new location for our business, we submitted the needed documents but it said incorrect details. Any idea how we can proceed from this? How can we contact Apple to maybe expedite the process?

[@everythingisuseful7956]

I am facing a problem with the accuracy of the location when I add the street address and specify with the red pin the exact location of my business on the map. After the location is completed, the street location appears, not the address of my business, which I specified with the red pin in the map

[@candlesbypurplerose1010]

Hi and thank you for your videos! Question- what if we are taking over a location? Business was there but now we are new owners and new business name. Do we find the business on Apple Maps - and proceed from there? Or do we start over as new? And just to complicate things- what if this location will be our 3rd shop? Do we add it as added on to our page? Or start new? Or update theirs? Thank you !

[@lolenziii6725]

I got on mail that i need to verify some locations idk what to doo can someone help me???

[@montsergirl]

This is excellent, thank you! I wish they had a different way to verify since the main line to my work is automated and it never works grrr. Anyone else?

[@rankingacademy]

Sorry to hear

[@montsergirl]

@@rankingacademy I am trying the way with the bill in the companies name, just more challenging when you don’t work in the accounting department lol

[@Simon_Portillo]

Thanks for another great video, Luc! I see the categories are different to Googles!

[@rankingacademy]

Yes they are

[@localempires]

Thanks so much. I have added my clients' business fast. If someone needs help, I am here for free. I need more experience.

[@rankingacademy]

You are so welcome

[@jackstuder2948]

I could use help!

[@Foltyvain]

Do you have any idea on how to link your Tripadvisor ratings and reviews on your Apple Business Profile

[@rankingacademy]

I don't sorry

[@Simon_Portillo]

Hi Luc, not sure when that video was filmed but it just rejected an application for a service based business for me. The reply was they do list service based businesses but only with commercial premises where customer can enter.

[@rankingacademy]

Hi Simon. The video was filmed only last week. Unfortunately, as you've found out, SAB are not able to claim their listing yet

[@Simon_Portillo]

@@rankingacademy hi Luc, thanks for taking the time to reply and your great videos 👍fingers crossed they will change it in the near future

[@squidly1117]

@@rankingacademy Oh no, that is very disappointing. Hopefully that changes soon!

[@alexherrera3918]

Great video!!! Question : Is there any benefit for a business owner in South America with an existing google my business list?

[@rankingacademy]

Of course. It's one extra way to attract customers

[@DerekMercerlocksmith]

Thanks for sharing this golden nugget

[@rankingacademy]

My pleasure

[@mjuana93]

I have a question about an incorrect category on Apple Maps, I have several clients who have the same problem. I went through the process of reporting the issue through my phone, noting it as an incorrect category. Received a notification a couple days later from Apple that they accepted the change, but it's still displaying the incorrect category. I've then added the business into our Apple Business Connect account and have the right category displaying there and the company is verified, but still no change. What else do I need to do?

[@rankingacademy]

Intresting. I don't really know how apple takes to update its information TBH or if they are sourcing it and cross referencing it with other third party data

[@ebcrypto1672]

This is not for service businesses. I tried to-do this and they will not approve it because theirbis no store front or commercial address

[@naedapoo]

What if it is a joke based business

[@emmanuelsmart8753]

is it compulsory for me to own an apple product before I can use this feature?

[@rankingacademy]

No it isn't

[@habibj]

If you service customers at their homes, can you hide the street address?

[@rankingacademy]

Unfortunately I don't think apple map has an option for service based businesses

[@hengamehkhodabandeh3299]

Thanks for sharing this information!

[@rankingacademy]

My pleasure

[@ramy8702]

My card on the app with the photo and logo won't show on the map I have no idea what to do

[@hitch6613]

I have a question please . I live in Morocco and my fiancée works in the field of locksmith repair in Spain. She has a page in Google Business and I am the one who is in charge of putting pictures and adding products to the page from Morocco Does this negatively affect her page to top the search results Or he has no problem

[@rankingacademy]

It doesn't matter where you manage the listing from

[@hitch6613]

Ok thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@customerjourneypros]

Another outstanding video, Luc! Great information and clearly demonstrated. Thank you!

[@rankingacademy]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@maggiegonzalez4753]

My business sed temporary closed help me !!!!

[@scottmiller1900]

Great video. I am asked if the location added is part of the same business as XXX, I click yes, and nothing happens?? Any Suggestions on what to do next?

[@rankingacademy]

Not sure why Scott, sorry

[@PalaWootje]

I am trying to do this for my customers but its asking me for a DUNS number?

[@rankingacademy]

Have you checked this? developer.apple.com/support/D-U-N-S/#:~:text=The%20D%2DU%2DN%2DS%20Number%20is%20a,as%20a%20standard%20business%20identifier.

[@BrettGilmour]

Is it available in Canada or Spain yet?

[@rankingacademy]

Not sure

[@kriswyche]

heads up your audio (voice) only plays left side for headphone users

[@rankingacademy]

thanks for letting me know. I have fixed it since

[@ryansmith4237]

So I went through the process and apple says I can't because I don't have a storefront. I have a mobile business. I show up on Google maps on my android phone but not on apple phone? Any thoughts

[@rankingacademy]

Unfortunately Apple map doesn't cover mobile businesses such as yourself, yet

[@experiencemontenegro2562]

Mate, you’re brilliant!

[@rankingacademy]

Thank you kindly!

[@experiencemontenegro2562]

@@rankingacademy not at all. Love returning again and again.

[@Nailsoupmedia]

Thank you for the insight. Great stuff as always!

[@Nailsoupmedia]

so if realtors, photographers, maids and gutter cleaners that have a GBP they can set this up? what about web designers that service the country?

[@rankingacademy]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@rankingacademy]

Apple business connect is technically for businesses with a brick and mortar location

[@Nailsoupmedia]

@@rankingacademy so realtors, photographers with a studio, maids with a brick and mortar office and gutter cleaners that have an office clients can walk into? Even web designs so long as they have a brick and mortar? TIA

[@Finder76]

Business connect denied me bc it’s a home address. I see a lot of other businesses based out of a home on Apple Maps. How do I get around this?

[@rankingacademy]

Not that I know of unfortunately

[@davidgamboa4053]

can I do this using a windows desktop?

[@rankingacademy]

You should be able to

[@pameveridge9266]

My hours are wrong and every time I try to fix it comes out wrong. What can I Do

[@nyr_estateguy]

Can I use this the same way i use my GBP but as a licensed real estate salesperson part of the brokerage but not the owner

[@rankingacademy]

Hmm, TBH I'm not sure apple allows that

[@nyr_estateguy]

@@rankingacademy I figured since tgry asked for a utility bill or somr form of owership. What a bummer. Thank You

[@christianlecuyer6380]

Great tip Luc :)

[@rankingacademy]

Glad you think so! Thank you Christian

[@user-yy6no5sd4y]

it is possible to manage company???

[@rankingacademy]

What do you mean?

[@CheshireCars]

Luke Another useful tip ❤

[@rankingacademy]

Glad you think so! Thanks David

[@woofers46]

Thanks foryour help

[@rankingacademy]

You're welcome

[@mikealvarado2905]

GREAT!

[@rankingacademy]

Thanks for watching

[@ivancuazitl5092]

If My business location shows permanently closed how can I fix 😱. TIA

[@rankingacademy]

The best thing to do is to contact Apple's support team. Keep in mind they might take a while to respond, even if it's something urgent. When you're logged in to Apple Business Connect, just click on your profile picture in the bottom left corner and then select "Support."

[@Bandare]

annoyingly, I don't think this works for plumbers/electricians etc that want to set an area not a location because they don't want to set where they live!

[@Millennial1031]

Just tried this too. My business is registered under my home address but where I meet people is in a spot I don't have paperwork for to prove. I added an address to my Yelp instead of just the town so maybe apple maps will find it and put it on the map that way.

[@Bandare]

@@Millennial1031 Probqably just tooo early and they need a location rather than how GBP do it by location or area.

[@rankingacademy]

Sorry guys, I should have been a little more specific but since the vast majority of SAB businesses use their home address and a lot of them are already listed on yelp I thought SAB owners would have been able to work around it.

[@Bandare]

@@rankingacademy Maybe something apple will add later

[@lemurcleaningservices9334]

@@Millennial1031 Please update us if it worked. I am not on Yelp but will register there if needed.

[@BustaBreaks777]

Can you use thus for a home-based business??

[@rankingacademy]

If it's legit you should be able to

[@maryd3604]

Can this be done for service businesses that are home-based? I'm willing to enter my home address (without my condo unit number). Thank you :)

[@rankingacademy]

service business are currently not able to create a listing but if you have a physical address I think it might work

[@viniciomedeiros]

I recorded a similar video last week. Well done!

[@rankingacademy]

I'll check it out! Thanks Vinicio

[@viniciomedeiros]

@@rankingacademy Thanks, but now that you recorded I won't make an English Version. Thanks again for the great content.

[@s.b.1713]

Just attempted to post my business (on-site service provider, no store front), it's denied by Apple as they are only working with brick and mortar businesses right now, likely to expand later this year is what they told me. (Canada)

[@rankingacademy]

Sorry to hear

[@chriswis2457]

Apple business connect dose not work for home business it will not be allowed to add to maps because I do not have store front. My listing was rejected.

[@rankingacademy]

Sorry to hear chris

[@s.b.1713]

I think ya forgot to put the link in the description...no biggie but ya know you're going to hear about it ;)

[@rankingacademy]

Oops. Thanks so much. I did indeed forget

[@krisboksman9681]

I just googled it. 🤷

[@s.b.1713]

@@krisboksman9681 as did I but cha know...

[@kasiva]

Hi, We've been running a service area based business for 4 years. We've re recently opened up an office 45km away, but we're unsure if we could list it on Google maps. And if we do, what will happen to the already existing Google business profile without an address?

[@3tdadgaming]

This is what I want to know.

[@kasiva]

Well, I guess he doesn't know either, or he's too busy to give us an answer on this. I see Luc answered pretty much all comments, but I'm not sure why mine wasn't given the attention.🙈🤔

[@user-vq7wb5gs9s]

what if your business is remote? with a virtual post mail address?

[@rankingacademy]

That won't work

[@yourlocalgardener]

I live in France and tried to add my company to Apple Business Connect. Cannot add me because Apple cannot find my location - even though i gave permission for Apple to use my location. Also, it is unable to accept French main telephone numbers on their form. Just saying......😪

[@rankingacademy]

Thanks for the update Neil

[@3tdadgaming]

I have a service business that does not have a physical address. I signed up with my PO box but like the video said. I need to verify. How do I do that without people showing up to my PO box?

[@rankingacademy]

Unfortunately you can't claim a listing unless you have a physical address at the moment

[@john3543]

Hello Why I can not log in the business connect page. it show "Mobile support coming soon Switch to a laptop or desktop to use Apple Business Connect" How can I fix this. Thanks

[@rankingacademy]

Are you trying to login using your mobile phone?

[@valecanshome]

hi how to link my reviwes from yelp in apple maps ?

[@rankingacademy]

You don't. It's done for you

[@valecanshome]

@@rankingacademy i dont get it

[@CaliAutoRacing]

What if you don't have a physical location? I have a mobile service business

[@rankingacademy]

Unfortunately this is not currently supported by Apple

[@Imdadul_youtube_SEO]

Very helpful video

[@rankingacademy]

Thanks

[@golftownpro999]

Hi Luc, I own a service business. I wish to remove my physical address so I display it in a nearby bigger city. Will Google Maps still take my old address into account when ranking search results? Thanks for all you do!

[@rankingacademy]

Hi there. If you are talking about Google Maps (and not apple maps) Google will use the address you initially entered when verifying your business. Removing it will turn your listing into a business area but Google will use that address to rank your listing. If you use a different address so you can rank in the nearest biggest city, you will need to reverify your listing for the new address and likely asked to provide proof the business exists where you claim it does. Hope this helps

[@golftownpro999]

@@rankingacademy That is very helpful thanks as always!

[@masonsindelar2793]

What if your a derive based business. What do you do with the address section?

[@rankingacademy]

Sorry but i don't know what that is

[@masonsindelar2793]

@@rankingacademy I meant a service based business. You don’t have a shop, but go to their property.

[@abhishekjain8524]

Why is this happening? It does not let me add my business to Apple Maps. It says: Doesn't Meet Requirements The location doesn't meet the requirements for Business Connect. Business Connect only accepts businesses that Maps users can visit during business hours without an appointment.

[@rankingacademy]

Currently apple maps will only let you add a business with a physical address

[@abhishekjain8524]

Thanks for the reply, we do have physical address. @@rankingacademy

[@WEONLYTAKEDUBS]

I accidentally did third party and filled out the info instead of the first option. Do you know if I can switch it?

[@rankingacademy]

Not sure

[@RainierCryoRestoration]

I feel like you skipped what most people would come here for. Adding a business that does not currently exist and the steps and process for that. I took the steps but was denied. I'm listed on google so maybe I'll just stay with Google.

[@soldbyashleygold]

Has anyone figured out how to collect reviews on their apple business page? I noticed that it's linked to yelp, but I don't know how to sync the two?

[@rankingacademy]

You don't sync them up. Apple should do it for you if your business is listed on yelp.

[@krisboksman9681]

I don't think I'm going to have any luck with this. It keeps changing my address to "Hwy 2" even though in the city where my business is located it is not called that, and I can't upload any documents that will show that same address (postal code will be the same, but not the street name). I've received a verification failure message but it won't let me correct the street name. So frustrating!

[@rankingacademy]

Sorry to hear Kris. Not quite sure why the address keeps changing

[@ikimento1238]

I want to add this for my client but seems only client can set it up?

[@rankingacademy]

Have you tried the third option at the beginning of the process called "Third-Party Partners"?

[@minxey1107]

@@rankingacademy Same here. I am in the US and do not have the Third-Party Partner option. It is only for one Apple ID. No Enterprise option either. How can I set up this for my client?

[@Tits_Money]

Can you still do this if you don't have apple? As long as you set up a apple ID you should be able to?

[@rankingacademy]

Absolutely. Just follow the instructions on how to create an apple id from the video

[@BeelineCarpetCleaning]

Unable to honor your request because Business connect only accepts businesses with a retail store front or commercial location that Maps users can visit during business hours :( but yet i see similar local company's on the maps.

[@rankingacademy]

Hi Steve. A lot of SAB have manged to be listed because they used their home address and were picked up by yelp which feeds into apple maps so they weren't asked to provide any paper work.

[@DarkFaery]

I've had issues adding photos for a client's listing. They get rejected. I used Canva to create the correct size. Any idea what could be wrong?

[@rankingacademy]

Mostly the content of the images. Photos should be about the business. Why do they need retouching?

[@DarkFaery]

@@rankingacademy They don't need retouching. Just resizing/cropping to match their requirements. I was attempting to upload photos of the product, but the product has text on it because it's a packaging company that does custom branded packaging.

[@lemurcleaningservices9334]

Unfortunately did not work for me. USA. DBA. Established cleaning service with employees but without a store front. Registered at my home address. Provided certificate of insurance with my name, company name, address. Declined. Tried again and attached Assumed Name Certificate (also showing my name, company name, address). Declined. So if you do not have a store front, I guess dont bother. Thank you for the video though.

[@rankingacademy]

Sorry to hear. Somehow I managed to claim a listing for a service area business but it was already listed on Yelp

[@oukastoukast]

didn't even think of apple maps since I'm a droid, i always thought google maps was part of it but I guess not

[@rankingacademy]

You guess right

[@campaignpaintball]

I have just tried the link to Apple Business connect and I receive a 403 error from Apple?

[@rankingacademy]

Just checked and it works fine

[@campaignpaintball]

@@rankingacademy Maybe I have been blocked for some reason?

[@rankingacademy]

@@campaignpaintball strange. Have you searched for it on google?

[@campaignpaintball]

@@rankingacademy All sorted. Thanks for your help. Great video as always.

[@WyattHerbivore]

I suppose if I’m 100% Mobile, this won’t work for me

[@rankingacademy]

Unfortunately not

[@boubacarsbtoure2036]

Studios

[@rankingacademy]

?

[@snacku7]

People are abusing this feature😭

[@rankingacademy]

Unsurprisingly

[@nellynelson965]

Well that was short lived. 3 days of "Your account could not be created at this time".

[@rankingacademy]

Sorry to hear Nelly

[@shaunmccrae1962]

Please let people know if this doesnt work for service related businesss. By the comments below it looks like it does not work with service based businesses yet. So this would be an annoying and large waste of time to only get nowhere. So this is useless unless your have a storefront business.

[@rankingacademy]

Thanks Shaun. I should have indeed be a little more specific but since the vast majority of SAB businesses use their home address I didn't want anyone to miss out.

[@mediablah]

Not what I came for. I didn’t come for a whole lesson.

[@rankingacademy]

ok

[@depactech]

Great video Thank you for all your teaching so far Please I would like you to take care of my business online. Pls 🙏 don't say no. I would like to have your email address

[@rankingacademy]

Thanks but Unfortunately I don't do that