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Marketing27 Oct 2026 2 min read

Get Found on Google Maps: A Profile Checklist for Erbil Businesses

When someone searches for a café or salon near them, Google Maps decides who they see first. A complete Google Business Profile is free and one of the best things you can do for local visibility.

Claim and verify

Search for your business name on Google Maps. If it is listed, claim it. If not, add it. Follow the verification steps so you control the listing.

Fill every field

  • Exact name as on your sign, without extra keywords.
  • Accurate address and a map pin placed on the correct building entrance.
  • Phone number and WhatsApp link you actually answer.
  • Opening hours, including holidays and Ramadan changes.
  • Categories: choose the most specific main category, then a few secondary ones.
  • Website link, menu link or booking link.

Photos and reviews

Add real photos of the entrance, the inside, your best dishes or work, and your team. Ask happy customers to leave a review and reply to every review politely, good or bad.

Your own website helps

A simple website gives Google more to read and gives customers somewhere to land. TU2 websites are IQD 40,000 a month, you choose from 100 designs and edit everything yourself.

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