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Opening soon? Start now.

Google can show your shop 90 days before you open. Set an opening date up to one year ahead. After you open, Google shows a “Recently opened” tag for 90 days. Customers cannot leave reviews until you open.

What to do, and when

  1. Now: put your shop on Google, verify it, and add the opening date.
  2. Now: add your shop to Apple Maps as “Opening Soon”, then copy Google to Bing.
  3. About a month before: put an “Opening soon” sign in the window, with the month.
  4. One or two weeks before: say hello in local groups and tell the local paper.
  5. Opening day: change the sign to “Now open”. Have your stamp card on the counter.
  6. First week open: get your Google review link and ask everyone the same way. In the US and Canada, claim your Yelp page. Cafes and restaurants: claim Tripadvisor.

Checked on 8 October 2026. Google: opening date · Apple: add a location

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about 245 minutes of your time left

  1. About 30 minutes · Free. Google says you can add or claim your business at no charge. · Google reviews your verification in up to 5 business days.

  2. About 5 minutes · Free.

  3. About 30 minutes · Free. · New photos can take 24 to 48 hours to show.

  4. About 30 minutes · Free. Apple says Apple Business is a free service. Ads on Maps cost money (US and Canada). · Apple's verification review can take up to five business days.

  5. About 15 minutes · Free. Bing calls Bing Places for Business a free service. · Bing publishes an imported listing in about 7 to 12 days.

  6. About 30 minutes · Free. Anyone with a Facebook account can create a Page.

  7. About 20 minutes · Free. · Your shop shows on the Instagram map within 48 hours.

  8. About 20 minutes · Free page with free posts. Nextdoor Ads are paid.

  9. About 15 minutes · Free.

  10. About 30 minutes · Free to send. · They may or may not run it. One short note costs nothing to send.

  11. About 20 minutes · The cost of printing.

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What to do next, in your free account

Paste your Google review link once. After a visit, KANJIN emails the customer and asks for an honest review — 20 a month on the free plan, one per customer, and not again for a year. Free forever, no credit card.

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How this works

A free list of places to put your shop, in order, with the steps for each.

People nearby can only visit your shop if they can find it. This free checklist shows where to list your shop, in what order, and how long each step takes. No sign-up, no card.

  • Pick your country, your kind of shop, and whether you are open yet. The list changes to fit.
  • The list is in order. Google first, because most people search there and on Google Maps.
  • Every place on the list is free to join. Where a paid extra exists, the step says so.
  • Each step shows the date we last checked it and a link to the company’s own help page.
  • These companies change their screens often. If a button has a new name, follow their help page.
  • Your ticks are saved in this browser only. Nothing is sent to us.
  • Getting listed helps people find you. Nobody, including us, can promise a place in search results.
Common questions
Is it free to put my business on Google Maps?
Yes. Google says you can add or claim your business at no charge. You need a Google account and about half an hour. Verification can take up to 5 business days. (Checked on 8 October 2026 on Google’s help pages.)
Can I put my shop on Google before it opens?
Yes. Set an opening date up to one year ahead. Once you are verified, your profile shows 90 days before that date. Customers cannot leave reviews until you open, but you can add photos and updates. (Checked on 8 October 2026 on Google’s help page.)
What happens on a Google video call to verify my shop?
Be at the shop when you start. Google asks you to show the sign outside or the street, the tools or products you use, and a staff-only area such as the kitchen or register. Google then reviews it in up to 5 business days. (Checked on 8 October 2026 on Google’s help page.)
Can I ask customers for reviews?
On Google, yes, as long as you offer nothing in return: Google does not allow free or discounted items for reviews. Yelp is different — its rules say not to ask anyone for a review at all. (Checked on 8 October 2026 on Google’s and Yelp’s own pages.)
Do I need a website or Instagram first?
No. Google, Apple Maps and Bing all list shops without Instagram, and Apple marks the website as optional. Start with Google, then add the rest when you have time. (Checked on 8 October 2026 on Apple’s help page.)

Short answer

How do I get my shop on Google Maps, for free?

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