1. Create (Or claim) free Google My Business listing 

2. Verify GMB Listing 

3. Download Google My Business App on your Android or Apple phone

4. Completely fill out Info section 

5. Add secondary business categories 

6. Edit special hours 

7. Claim your unique short name 

8. Write & optimize the business description 

9. Turn on Google Assistant calls 

10. Upload photos and videos that represent your business 

11. Order a Google-certified interior virtual tour 

12. Get your first optimized review with keywords 

13. Reply warmly to your first review 

14. Make a “What’s New?” Google Post 

15. Make your first “Product” post 

16. Get your first Google My Business Follower 17. Turn on Messaging 

18. For Messaging, write a catchy welcome message 

19. Review “Insights” and track growth 

20. Create and optimize free GMB website (good for SEO) Ultimate Google My Business Beginner Checklist 2020 That will get your business up and running on Google My Business, which I believe is the best marketing opportunity for small businesses in 2020. 

I look forward to teaching you more advanced GMB strategies soon. Cheers, Blake Stockton Your Google My Business Expert