Get Your Business Showing Up on ChatGPT

Steps

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   Step 1: Go to Bing Places

   Head to bingplaces.com (opens in a new tab) and click "Get Started" or "Sign In." You can sign in with a Microsoft account. If you don't have one, it'll walk you through making a free one.

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   Pro tip: Use the same email address that manages your Google Business Profile. It makes Step 2 a lot smoother.

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   Step 2: Import from Google (the fast way)

   If you already have a Google Business Profile, pick "Import from Google Business Profile."

   • Sign in to the Google account that manages your business profile
   • Click "Allow" so Bing can copy your info over
   • Turn on automatic syncing if it's offered, so changes on Google carry over to Bing
   • Pick your business from the list and confirm

   That's it. Your name, address, phone, hours, and photos will come over automatically.

   Pro tip: If the import fails, it's almost always because you're signed into the wrong Google account. Sign out and try again with the one that owns the profile.

   Don't have a Google profile? Tap here

   Step 2 (Alt): No Google Profile? Add It Manually

   Choose "New Business" or search for your business by name and phone number.

   • If Bing already has a listing for you, click "Claim."
   • If not, create a new one and fill in your name, address, phone, website, and main category.
   • Don't have a storefront? Enter your address but choose to hide it, then list the towns you serve. Customers will see your service area instead of your home address.
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   Step 3: Verify Your Business

   This step is what makes your listing count. Unverified listings may not show up at all.

   • If you imported from Google, you may be verified automatically. Check your dashboard for a "Verified" label.
   • If not, click "Verify Now" and pick from the options offered: phone, email, or a postcard mailed to your business.
   • Postcards usually take 7–10 business days. When it shows up, log back in and enter the code.

   Pro tip: Set a reminder on your phone to look for the postcard. This is the step most people forget to finish.

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   Step 4: Fill Out Every Section

   ChatGPT and Bing reward complete listings. Go through every tab and fill in:

   • Categories: Your main service plus any others you offer (e.g., "Landscaper," "Lawn Care Service," "Landscape Lighting Designer")
   • Hours: Accurate business hours, including weekends if you take calls
   • Website and social links: Website, Facebook, and Instagram
   • Photos: Your logo, a cover photo, and at least 10 photos of real jobs. Real work beats stock photos every time
   • Services: List each service you offer by name

   Pro tip: The more specific you are, the better. "Paver patios and retaining walls" tells ChatGPT more than "hardscaping."

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   Step 5: Write a Description That ChatGPT Understands

   Your description should spell out what you do, who you do it for, and where. ChatGPT reads this to figure out whether to recommend you.

   [Business Name] is a [type of business] serving [City], [City], [City], and the surrounding [Region] area. We specialize in [Service 1], [Service 2], and [Service 3] for [homeowners / businesses / both]. Locally owned since [Year], we're known for [what customers say about you: showing up on time, quality work, clean job sites, etc.]. Call [Phone] or visit [Website] for a free estimate.

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   Example:

   Valley Outdoor is a full-service landscaping company serving Bettendorf, Davenport, LeClaire, and the surrounding Quad Cities area. We specialize in landscape design and installation, weekly lawn care, landscape lighting, and drainage solutions for homeowners who want their property to look its best. Call 563-320-2772 for a free estimate.

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   Step 6: Make Sure Everything Matches

   Your business name, address, and phone number need to be identical everywhere: Bing, Google, Facebook, your website, Yelp, and anywhere else you're listed. "Smith Roofing LLC" on one site and "Smith Roofing & Exteriors" on another makes AI tools less sure you're the same business.

   Pro tip: Pull up your Google profile and your website side by side with Bing and check them line by line.

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   Step 7: Test It

   Give it 1–2 weeks after you're verified, then open ChatGPT and ask it the way a customer would:

   • "Who's the best [your service] in [your city]?"
   • "Can you recommend a [your service] near [your town]?"

   Write down what comes up. Results change over time, so check again in a month.

   Not showing up yet? That's normal at first. Keep going with the bonus steps below.

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