--- title: "How to set up a Google My Business Listing - Light Bulb Web Design Blog - Light Bulb Web Design in Carlisle, Cumbria, and the UK - The UK Creative Agency who delivers" description: "Our short videos walk you through setting up and verifying a new Google My Business listing" url: "https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/entry/how-to-set-up-a-google-my-business-listing-1" date: "2026-06-05T23:09:10+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## Light Bulb Web Design Blog [ Categories ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/tags "Tags") [ Archives ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/archive "Archives") [ Calendar ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/calendar "Calendar") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) Font size: [ + ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ – ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ Print ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/entry/how-to-set-up-a-google-my-business-listing-1?tmpl=component&print=1&format=print "Print") # How to set up a Google My Business Listing [Website Design](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/categories/website-design) [Chris Wilcox](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/blogger/chris) Wednesday, 12 August 2020 3273 Hits [ ![How to set up a Google My Business listing](//www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/easyblog_shared/b2ap3_thumbnail_how-to-set-up-google-my-business-gmb.jpg) ](//www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/images/easyblog_shared/how-to-set-up-google-my-business-gmb.jpg "How to set up a Google My Business listing") Something we recommend to all of our clients is to make sure you have an accurate Google My Business (GMB) listing for your business. This is a critical aspect of SEO and is highly important for local results - your Google My Business listing can show up in search results even if your website does not. It can seem a little daunting to set up, however the process is very simple and also free. Ray from [ClimbHigh SEO](https://climbhighseo.agency/) has put together two videos that walk through the initial setup process and optimisation of your listing, followed by a second video which explains how to verify your listing and make it live for people to view. 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From law firms and financial practices to property and consultancy brands, he helps organisations turn underperforming websites into high‑trust, high‑converting digital assets. With a background rooted in web design, technology, and human‑centred strategy, Chris writes about the real issues holding most websites back; unclear messaging, bloated builds, weak trust signals, and structures that search engines and AI simply can’t interpret. His work blends behavioural insight, technical precision, and a deep understanding of how people make decisions online. Chris speaks at industry events, sharing practical, no‑nonsense guidance on AI‑aware optimisation, digital trust, and the future of web strategy. When he’s not building or refining websites, he’s exploring the intersection of technology, psychology, and business growth - and helping service‑based brands show up online with clarity, confidence, and credibility. ##### Author's recent posts [More posts from author](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/blogger/chris) [ Thursday, 04 June 2026 Smart Generative Engine Optimisation: The Essential Guide ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/entry/smart-generative-engine-optimisation-the-essential-guide) [ Wednesday, 27 May 2026 What are AI Markdown Pages, and why do they matter for your business? ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/entry/what-are-ai-markdown-pages-and-why-do-they-matter-for-your-business) [ Friday, 22 May 2026 Strengthening School Website Support Across Northamptonshire ](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/website-design-blog/entry/strengthening-school-website-support-across-northamptonshire) - [Comments](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) - [Facebook Comments](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) #### Comments ![](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) [Guest - Maggie](https://www.lightbulbwebdesign.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) on Friday, 14 August 2020 20:35 Thanks for this post very helpful I will look at it over the weekend. 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