📍 Overview
If you're using Search Atlas's Signal Genesys-powered PR and local signal tools and have a Service Area Business (SAB) or a Google Business Profile with a hidden address, you'll need your GMB Place ID to fully activate location-based features.
This guide walks you through how to retrieve your Place ID using Google's official tool, even if your business address is hidden.
🎬 Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Watch the tutorial on YouTube for a walkthrough of exactly where to go, what to click, and how to copy the Place ID you need.
📋 What You'll Need
- A Google Business Profile (SAB or not)
- Your business name and city
- Access to Google's Place ID Finder Tool
🔎 How to Find Your Place ID
- Go to Google's Place ID Finder
- Enter your business name and city in the search bar
- Click on your business when it appears
- Copy the Place ID shown in the info window
- Paste it into the Place ID field in Local → Local SEO Heatmaps (Import from Google Business Profile)
Tip: Even if your address is hidden, your listing will still appear in search results if it's verified.
❓ FAQs
- Do I need a Place ID if I don't use local SEO features? No, it's only required for location-based citation publishing and schema integrations.
- My business didn't show up in the Place ID Finder, what should I do? Make sure your Google Business Profile is verified. Try entering different keyword variations (for example, business name plus postal code).
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