How to Register (a.k.a. Actually Show Up) for Google Voice Search

Whether you’re driving down the road or walking through the grocery store, chances are you’ve said something like,

“Hey Siri, where’s the best Mexican restaurant near me?” or

“Hey Google, what time does the nearest coffee shop open?”

That’s voice search in action. And if your business isn’t properly set up to show up in those results, you’re missing out on customers who are actively looking for exactly what you offer.

If that made you pause a little… good. Let’s fix it.

The good news is there are simple, free steps you can take to make sure your business shows up for voice assistants like Google, Siri, and Alexa. No tech wizardry required. Just a little intention and cleanup.

Let’s get you registered and visible.

Step 1: Claim & Verify Your Business

Start with Google Business Profile. This is the foundation for voice search results.

• Search for your business on Google and claim it if it already exists.

• If it doesn’t, create a new profile and register your business.

• Enter complete and accurate details including your business name, phone number, address, website, and hours.

• Choose the most accurate category for your business. This directly impacts when and how you appear in searches.

• Verify your business using Google’s verification options.

  
  

Pro tip: The more information you provide, the easier it is for Google to answer common voice search questions like hours, location, and contact info.

Step 2: Keep Your Info Consistent Everywhere

Consistency matters more than most people realize.

Make sure your business name, address, and phone number are written the exact same way everywhere online. That includes your website, social profiles, directories, and listings.

Google is picky. If your name is written three different ways across the internet, it can confuse search results and hurt your visibility. Consistency helps Google trust your business and send people to the right place.

Step 3: Optimize for How People Actually Talk

Voice search isn’t formal. People don’t say, “Locate a Mexican restaurant within close proximity.”

They say, “Where’s the best Mexican food near me?”

That means your website should reflect natural, conversational language.

A great way to do this is by adding FAQs to your website. Think about the questions customers ask you every day.

Examples:

• Is your business open on weekends?

• Do you take walk-ins or is it appointment only?

• Is there parking available nearby?

• What are your hours today?

  
  

You can also use tools like ChatGPT, AnswerThePublic, or Google’s “People Also Ask” section to find common voice-style questions people are already searching.

Step 4: Make Your Website Voice-Search Friendly

Google needs to be able to read and understand your site easily. A few key things make a big difference:

• Make sure your website is mobile-friendly.

• Improve load speed. Slow sites get skipped.

• Use proper schema markup so Google understands your business type and location.

• Mention landmarks, neighborhoods, and service areas to help with local search results.

  
  

A well-structured website gives you a much better chance of being the answer when someone asks their phone for help.

Need Help With Any of This?

Voice search, listings, and website structure can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to run a business at the same time. We get it. This is the nerdy stuff we actually enjoy.

If you’d like help getting your business properly set up, cleaned up, and optimized, we’re happy to walk you through it.

Let’s talk and get your website and business working for you in Google voice search instead of sitting on the sidelines.

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