01
Source check
Confirm the business name, owner/operator identity, address, phone, website, and any license or credential needed for the category.
§ 06 Setup
The digital handshake is free. The setup help is optional.
A listed profile gives a real local business a clean public record in the register. That profile should be accurate enough to stand on its own before anyone pays for anything.
The verified setup adds the badge and structured identity layer so customers, Google, and AI systems can understand the relationship clearly.
§ 06A Path
From draft to verified.
02
Profile polish
Turn the draft into a public member page with tighter prose, clean calls to action, and no unresolved claims.
03
Handshake
Install the badge and structured identity signal on the business site so the relationship is visible on both sides.