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✅ Google Business Profile Video Verification

Google requires a short video to confirm your business is real and operating. This video is private and only reviewed by Google.

  1. 📱 Before You Record
    ✅ Use your phone: Google prefers verification videos recorded on a mobile device.
    ✅ Make sure you have:
    • A strong internet connection
    • Access to your workspace or business location
    • Access to business tools, products, or materials
    • Access to your business website or email (if needed)
  2. 🎬 Step 1 — Start The Verification Process
    1) Sign into the Google account that manages your business
    2) Go to: https://www.google.com/business/
    3) Click: Get Verified
    4) Choose: Business Video or Capture Video
    💡 Note: Google will open the recording screen.
  3. 📍 Step 2 — Show Your Business Location
    Start recording outside or near your workspace.
    ✅ Show at least one of these:
    • Street sign
    • Nearby landmarks
    • Building exterior
    • House or suite number (if visible)
    💡 Why it matters: This proves your business operates at a real location.
  4. 🏢 Step 3 — Walk Into Your Workspace
    Without stopping the recording, walk inside your workspace.
    ✅ Show:
    • Desk or work area
    • Storage area
    • Product inventory
    • Shipping or packaging materials
    • Equipment used to run the business
    💡 Why it matters: This proves business operations are real.
  5. 📦 Step 4 — Show Business Evidence
    Show physical proof that your business exists.
    ✅ Examples:
    • Products or product samples
    • Packaging supplies
    • Printed labels or branding
    • Photography or production setup
    • Order packing or inventory materials
  6. 🔑 Step 5 — Show Proof You Manage The Business
    Google wants proof that YOU control the business.
    ✅ You can show:
    • Unlocking workspace door or cabinet
    • Logging into business email
    • Logging into business website dashboard
    • Showing invoices, shipping labels, or orders
    • Showing tools used to run the business
  7. 📤 Step 6 — Submit The Video
    When finished:
    1) Stop recording
    2) Review video to make sure everything is clear
    3) Tap: Upload Video
  8. ⚠️ Important Recording Rules
    ✅ MUST DO:
    • Record one continuous video
    • Move slowly and clearly
    • Make sure items are easy to see
    • Keep video steady

    ❌ DO NOT:
    • Edit or cut video
    • Combine multiple clips
    • Add music or filters
    • Show sensitive financial or personal documents
    • Film customers or other people without permission
  9. ⏳ What Happens After Upload
    Google usually reviews verification videos within: 1–5 business days
  10. 👍 Tips To Help Get Approved Faster
    • Show as many business materials as possible
    • Clearly show your workspace
    • Clearly show you have access and control
    • Keep lighting bright and video easy to see
  11. ❗ Common Reasons Videos Get Rejected
    • Not showing outside location
    • Not showing business tools or products
    • Not showing proof of business ownership
    • Recording poor-quality or unclear video
    • Recording multiple separate clips
  12. ✔ Easy Filming Order To Follow
    Just film in this order:
    1) Outside location
    2) Walk into workspace
    3) Show products or materials
    4) Show proof you run the business
    ✅ Done.
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