Online visibility plays a significant role in the success of businesses in the digital world. Being discoverable not only on websites but also on maps makes it easier for customers to reach you. Especially nowadays, local searches and navigation services have become one of the key ways to attract customers. This is where we offer a comprehensive solution to ensure your business is listed on the most popular map platforms.
In this blog post, we’ll detail which map services your business should be listed on and the benefits of these services. By building a strong presence on maps, you can be one step closer to potential customers.
Google Maps: Be Visible on the Giant of the Digital World
Google Maps is one of the world’s most widely used map platforms, preferred by millions of users. Having your business listed on Google Maps, Google Guide, and Google Search Engine allows customers to easily find you. Additionally, with Google My Business (Google Business Account), you can introduce your business in more detail, manage customer reviews, and stand out in Google Search results.
With this service, we register your business with the following features:
- Business name, address, and contact information.
- Working hours and holidays.
- Customer reviews and rating system.
- Photos related to your business’s products and services.
Being listed on Google Maps is also crucial for local SEO. “Businesses near me” searches are directly related to Google Maps. Being present on Google Maps helps you get ahead of your competitors regionally.
Yandex Maps: Showcase Your Business on Russia’s Leading Search Engine
Yandex is a popular search engine and map service, especially in Russia and Eastern European countries. Registering your business on Yandex Maps and Yandex Navigation applications provides a significant advantage for international customers. Particularly if you operate in a tourist area or target foreign tourists, being visible on Yandex platforms will take your business a step forward.
The Yandex registration service includes:
- Your business location, contact information, and working hours.
- Priority listing in Yandex Search Engine results.
- Easy access for Yandex users to your business.
Apple Maps: Reach iOS Users
Apple Maps is a map application available on iOS operating system devices (iPhone, iPad, iWatch, etc.) and is used by millions of people worldwide. A large portion of iPhone users prefer Apple Maps as their default map application. Having your business listed on Apple Maps allows you to reach this vast audience.
With Apple Maps registration, you get:
- Your location displayed on iPhone, iPad, and other iOS devices.
- Direct access for Apple users to your business via maps.
- Easier discoverability with navigation and route services.
Yelp Maps: Gain Global Popularity
Yelp is an important location service, especially for businesses in the restaurant, retail, and service sectors. Listing your business on Yelp maps can attract the attention of potential customers through customer reviews and ratings. Yelp increases the credibility of your business by offering both a map and social proof.
TomTom Navigation: Be Seen on the Most Popular Devices
TomTom is one of the most preferred navigation devices worldwide. Registering your business on TomTom Maps provides a significant advantage, especially for customers traveling by car. Businesses in hard-to-reach areas can easily be found through navigation devices like TomTom.
Here Maps: The Power of Social Networks and Vehicle Navigation
Here Maps is an important mapping service that provides infrastructure for many social media platforms and vehicle navigation systems. Being listed on Here Maps gives your business broader visibility in the digital world. Customers can easily reach you through vehicle navigation and various social media integrations.
Customized Page for Your Business: Strengthen Your Digital Presence
In addition to registering with map services, we create a dedicated digital page for your business, making it easier for customers to find you. This page ensures that you are prioritized in Google search results and includes the following information:
- Business Address and Map Location.
- Business Phone and Email Address.
- Information and Photos About the Business.
This page is a perfect tool to enhance your online visibility and gain customer trust.
Required Information for Your Business to Be Listed on Maps: Application Process
Having your business visible on all major map and navigation platforms is essential for strengthening your digital presence and increasing customer access. Before registering your business on Google, Yandex, Apple, and other major map services, you need to provide us with some important information to speed up the application process and complete the registration smoothly.
In this article, we’ll explain which information you need to provide us for the registration process and why this information is necessary.
Business Registration Form: What Information Should You Provide?
To list your business on maps, you need to fill out the following information completely. This information is mandatory to ensure proper registration and accurately reflect your business’s digital presence.
Business Owner Information:
- Full Name: The full name of the business owner.
- Email Address: It is necessary to share your contact information using popular email services such as Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook, or Yandex.
- Phone Number: The phone number for quick and direct communication with the business owner.
Company Information:
- Company Name: The official company name that will be displayed on maps and other platforms.
- Tax Office and Tax ID Number (TIN): Required to show the company’s legal registration.
- Invoice Address (optional): The billing address of your company if you wish to specify it.
Business Information:
- Business Name: The name that will be displayed on maps.
- Business Address: The full address needed for customers to find you.
- Phone Number: The landline or mobile number of the business.
- Website (optional): You can share your business website if available.
- Working Hours: The hours during which customers can visit your business.
- Business Category (optional): Add categories to specify the industry in which your business operates.
Why Is This Information Necessary?
We need accurate and complete information to ensure your business’s visibility on digital map and navigation platforms. Registrations on map platforms guarantee that your business is correctly identified and that customers can find you. With this information, you can also appear higher in search results and improve your local SEO performance.
Especially for the registration process on platforms like Google Maps, Yandex Maps, and Apple Maps, having the correct:
- Business name, address, and contact information.
- Correct working hours and service areas.
- Legal requirements (tax number and legal address) are critical.
With this information, you can always accurately represent your business and present a reliable image to your customers.
Application Process: How to Provide Information?
Before sharing the above-mentioned information with us, you must fill out the New Business Registration Form. This form gathers all the necessary information for the correct and complete registration of your business. After filling out the form, your business’s registration on maps will begin as soon as possible.
When providing the requested information, some points to consider are:
- Sharing your email address correctly and up-to-date will facilitate communication during the registration process.
- Entering legal information, such as your business’s tax ID number, completely will help speed up the process.
Conclusion
Having your business listed on digital map and navigation platforms presents a great opportunity to increase customer reach and gain more potential customers. To speed up the application process and register your business without missing any details, it is enough to provide the necessary information via the form.
Once the form is completed, we will ensure that your business is best represented on major platforms like Google, Yandex, and Apple. Be visible everywhere and reach your customers easily!
If you have any questions about this process, don’t hesitate to contact us.