Why Google My Business?

Iowans search Google to find out how to contact us. Google My Business helps State agencies to manage the contact information Google presents on Maps and with search. Google My Business lets the State move the pin on the map and instantly update an office phone number when there is an outage.

Helps Iowans find the physical location of State offices.
Ensures State agency office hours are displayed with the search results.
Allows an Iowan to ask the Google Assistant on their phone or their Google Home device for a phone number or to call an office.
Allows the agency to promote important information with a Post.
Displays useful information about the State office.
Provides another communication channel.