{"id":3491,"date":"2021-02-15T23:13:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T23:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/?p=3491"},"modified":"2022-09-07T02:31:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T02:31:39","slug":"how-to-edit-your-google-my-business-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/how-to-edit-your-google-my-business-category\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit Your Google My Business Category"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When selecting your Google My Business Category, it\u2019s important to make sure that you\u2019re selecting the most accurate choice possible. But, with over 3,000 categories, it can be difficult to narrow down the right option for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel that you selected the wrong category the first time, don\u2019t worry! You\u2019ll only need to follow these quick 7 steps to get everything sorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Edit Your Google My Business Categories: Ask The Gorilla #27\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Cz_sPtK8ME?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Edit Your Business Category&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Tip from the Gorilla: Please keep in mind that changing your category has been known to create issues from time to time with profiles, so proceed with caution&nbsp;and don&#8217;t get too aggressive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Log into Your Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To edit your business category, you\u2019ll first need to log into your profile!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Cc16wCxEhDAzxPSWo3n6wimuGq8Z4IfR9l02rv0hCvpEYJR5KmIX_2UV_-zNxWrDbrVJ42fIni4DK5IC-O2JzwURIdY1M13HiaCt3KpNnFn4B-9ywjyvsvxpzAmFWtkJPIfe5voJ\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip from the Gorilla: Don\u2019t have a GMB profile yet to log into? Check out this blog to learn <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/claiming-google-my-business\/\"><strong>how to claim your business on Google My Business<\/strong><\/a><strong>, this guide on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/get-on-google-my-business-maps\/\"><strong>how to get your business listed on Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><strong>, or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.spp.io\/contact\/helpdesk?_ga=2.133394568.765525816.1613427042-488932520.1592577795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>contact us for expert help setting up your account<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Select \u201cInfo\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, go ahead and select the \u201cInfo\u201d tab in the left hand sidebar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/tMM7HPb4wdwnQiBXS9DjriILW7QiDOZVWntUdfYQDcqGN6x2XRO1Db-QJjTybRWh30MSJIa_Auj6v0mZsj9ZWCGg3Bj_EpK4xcErdYKMHhgmLYghrEiMLsRlmXmGW5pKBJyBX6lv\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Review Your Current Business Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When setting up your profile for the first time, you needed to select a Primary Category. Before you start the editing process, take a look at the business category that\u2019s currently selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/7NhjwsZt9THI34IpLOWSOP61-IOJlHcUHb5DCcs17sCyC3wwKjbCYIf7LX-0VtL-4DkR8CcsKUMf_VcSGSGMooowgKEV7adihe22S6bQoYnvemYjBb4dF7Q-qfrDGawdtJpW5fCI\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Click the Pencil \u201cEdit\u201d Icon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To start making changes, go ahead and click the pencil \u201cEdit\u201d icon.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/9v9yREYADK3uQiE2HhXUU7Lm64TqsTufYAGJQ5VkQvj_MfRXRm4rfLCrN4EY0fsxILEvmzPayj5crwbJdQzsyva-pb6ueUcfq0-z4hjSjCDPlYeBH-_qPkKJfflHR000bkECYQwB\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Select Your Business\u2019s Primary Category<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important category that you\u2019ll select is called your <em>Primary Category. <\/em>This should be the most specific category that applies to your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/n8r6p2UW4m3a3Bj9jTQ8AXAgbqWC7BT7WWJDkSmcAHEBCa-iUnpeloKPSAp9TgpEdbrYRVEcmsr-sXZkPxYPuDMEeFNj1wTvAts5S5T840fP4MCfDxs4YaYVlE6BDGnkqQoCTJz2\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Add Additional Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select your <em>Primary Category, <\/em>you should take the time to add additional categories for your business. That will allow you to cover any other services that your business provides, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yfS-np730EZ-G4arzgz0g-X1mahEN9JCNuCNJD3v1JCEK3SZevWMRF3uB6UFws7d0v61I7V2YuRr_4olr0j8LgfJmKYIctrkfMlFGSKldMg84ki_g6woaFP2aY_n6uY8jhcOA088\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip From the Gorilla: Keep in mind that you can add multiple <\/strong><strong><em>Additional Categories! <\/em><\/strong><strong>Add as many as you can so that as many potential customers as possible can connect with your profile.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Click \u201cApply\u201d to Save Your Business Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re done making the changes to your business categories, you can click \u201cApply\u201d to save those changes. On average, these changes can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to be published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6c-QfkMd_21uyGMrtCzp3avDvAr8Ou84Ve7RlyvYIb2DY1ha6ToZ4vhBQoYtUctV7U4pESrZrmnZq6oIDlzZ3Qf17FKc8tE9iUaWdrEGnLXRZpd7-eY4EcW_uQovQVMjNaZ_X5ca\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Lead the Pack? Let the Gorilla Help You Make It Happen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to managing your profile and selecting the right categories, you don\u2019t have to journey through the jungle alone. Let the Gorilla step in to guide you to the top of the food chain. <a href=\"https:\/\/gmbgorilla.com\/?utm_source=site&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=GMBG%20How%20to%20Edit%20My%20Business%20on%20Google#works\">Learn more about our easy onboarding process and simple management package.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When selecting your Google My Business Category, it\u2019s important to make sure that you\u2019re selecting the most accurate choice possible. 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