{"id":53923,"date":"2022-06-08T06:15:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/?p=53923"},"modified":"2026-08-25T16:42:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:42:46","slug":"claim-optimize-apple-maps-listing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vendasta.com\/blog\/claim-optimize-apple-maps-listing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to claim and optimize an Apple Maps listing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being visible on mapping apps is important to your <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/local-search-strategy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local SEO efforts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why you\u2019ve claimed Google Maps listings for your clients. Have you thought about Apple Maps?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Maps is a competitor to Google, but make no mistake: it\u2019s a heavyweight in the world of navigation apps. Apple Maps is the default navigation app on every iPhone and iPad. Plus, when someone searches or asks Siri for recommendations, that data comes from Apple Maps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For reference, Apple says there are more than 1.5 billion iPhones in use (The Verge). That\u2019s a lot of potential customers your clients could be missing out on if they\u2019re not on Apple Maps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t cost anything to claim an Apple Maps listing, except time. This guide walks you through both setting up a listing and optimizing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[et_pb_section global_module=\"113175 \"][\/et_pb_section]<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to claim an Apple Maps listing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve claimed Google Maps listings for your clients, then you already have an idea of how to claim a listing on Apple Maps. Apple manages business listings through Apple Business Connect, the free tool that replaced Maps Connect in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get started, go to businessconnect.apple.com. You\u2019ll sign in with your Apple ID. If you don\u2019t already have one, you\u2019ll need to create one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re in, you\u2019ll need to select how you\u2019re connected to the business you\u2019re claiming:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business owner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authorized by the business owner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re signing up on behalf of a client, then you\u2019ll choose the second option. Unlike the old Maps Connect, Apple Business Connect lets you invite multiple users to a business and assign each of them a role, so you and your client can both work on the same <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/find-local-business-listing-websites\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business listing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One Apple ID can also manage multiple locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll still want to coordinate with your client before you claim the listing on Apple Maps. There are some verification steps you\u2019ll need to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Claim an existing listing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re logged in to Apple Business Connect, you\u2019ll choose your language. Next, you\u2019ll select your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, type in the business name. If it\u2019s already listed on Apple Maps, it should pop up. If the business has a generic name, then you may need to sort through the listings until you find the right one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if the business doesn\u2019t come up? You may need to create a brand-new Apple Maps listing. We\u2019ll go over the steps for that below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the business does pop up, you don\u2019t want to create a duplicate. Instead, select the existing listing by clicking or tapping it. Once you\u2019ve done this, you should see the option to claim the place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claim the business listing and you\u2019ll be prompted to enter business information into various fields. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business categories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours of operation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media links<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve updated this information, you\u2019ll be ready to move to verification. A few fields \u2014 including the business description, attributes and images \u2014 only unlock once verification is complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Adding a new Apple Maps listing for a business<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you type in the business name, but it doesn\u2019t appear, you\u2019ll need to create a new listing. Apple makes this very simple. Choose the option to add a new place, then follow the same steps for claiming an existing Apple Maps listing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Verifying the business listing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final step is verifying the business. Apple wants to make sure anyone editing business information legitimately represents the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The quickest route is a call or text to the business phone number you provide, which gives you a unique one-time password (OTP) to enter and complete your claim. If you manage <a href=\"https:\/\/nordpass.com\/blog\/how-to-find-saved-passwords-on-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passwords on iPhone<\/a>, you can also keep your credentials organized and securely accessible while managing business listings. Apple may also send a code by email. If neither works \u2014 a shared line, a number your client controls, a location without a public phone \u2014 you can upload an official document showing the business\u2019s name and address, such as a utility bill, lease or insurance policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re claiming a listing on behalf of a client, then it\u2019s a good idea to coordinate with them. You may want to have them claim the listing themselves, with you walking them through the process via a video chat. At the very least, you\u2019ll need them to send or enter the OTP to complete the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verification can take up to five business days, and your updates won\u2019t appear on the map until it clears. Build that lead time into any client commitment you make.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Updating information on a claimed business listing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re claiming an existing business, make sure your information is accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Maps collects data from many sources. That\u2019s how your client\u2019s business was likely listed to start. Apple scraped data from another source and added it to their map.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, that information could be wrong or out of date. You\u2019ll want to go over the details carefully and update any information that isn\u2019t accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very good reason to make sure your clients claim Apple Maps listings for their business. Even if your focus isn\u2019t local SEO, having the right information in the mapping app is important for the customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple Maps used to offer far fewer fields to edit than Google Maps. That gap has closed. Once a listing is verified, you can upload a logo, a cover image and photos directly, write a business description, set attributes, and add actions that let customers order food, book a reservation or schedule an appointment without leaving the app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to optimize an Apple Maps listing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re familiar with local SEO, then you already know some of the principles Apple Maps uses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to almost all local SEO is your NAP: name, address, phone number (Forbes). You want to be sure a local business\u2019s NAP is correct and consistent across locations. Matching between Google Maps and Apple Maps is important. You should also check for other listings, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-optimize-google-my-business-for-local-seo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Business Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yahoo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waze<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yelp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tripadvisor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NAP details on any of these listings should match your client\u2019s website and social media profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is NAP so important? Google, Apple, and other companies want to provide the best user experience. When someone asks about local dentists, Apple wants Siri to deliver accurate information. If your NAP is consistent across all profile listings, then Apple is more confident that information is correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This, in turn, boosts local SEO. Since Apple is more confident about the business, they\u2019ll push it higher in the rankings. If the NAP is inconsistent, Siri may not mention it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to standardize business profiles can be an arduous task. There are hundreds of websites that list businesses. Trying to keep them all up to date manually is time consuming. That\u2019s why you might want to look at solutions like syndication services or the listings tools in <\/span><a href=\"\/software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vendasta\u2019s small business software platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fill out every detail on the place card<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you might have guessed from our discussion about NAP, the key to local SEO is accurate information. That also means providing more detail can help your clients\u2019 SEO efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more complete, up to date, and accurate your information is, the better your Apple Maps listing will perform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For that reason, be sure to include the client\u2019s website and any social media profiles they have with their Apple Maps listing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also want to provide operating hours, including whether the business is open 24\/7. Apple Business Connect also supports special hours, so you can set custom hours for things like a drive-through that stays open later, or temporary hours across a date range for holidays and seasonal closures. Keep those current \u2014 nothing erodes trust faster than a customer driving to a business that turns out to be closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, think about the business category. Apple Maps has plenty of options, but you\u2019ll want to choose the most relevant category. Being more accurate is always better. Also try to keep business categories consistent across different platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Really want to boost local SEO? Use the tools Apple gives you. Upload a strong logo, cover image and photo set rather than leaving Apple to pull whatever it can find elsewhere. Publish Showcases to promote limited-time offers, seasonal products or events. Add actions so customers can book, order or reserve straight from the place card. Then check the insights in Apple Business Connect to see how people are finding and interacting with the listing, and adjust from there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other benefits of claiming a business listing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You probably know the benefits of good local SEO include <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/create-optimize-bing-places-listing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more visibility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the business and even higher in-store traffic. Given that Apple Maps handles billions of mapping inquiries weekly (Justin O\u2019Beirne), it\u2019s a cornerstone of local SEO strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What other benefits are there to claiming a listing on Apple Maps? One is that Apple will tell you about upcoming features. Knowing about these features first could help you and your clients stay ahead of the local SEO curve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is particularly salient right now. Apple has kept building on Business Connect since it launched, adding Showcases, richer place cards and reporting. Claiming the listing is what gets your clients access to all of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>List on Apple Maps and beyond<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be the local SEO expert your clients need you to be, make sure their businesses are everywhere their customers might find them. That means thinking beyond Google Business Profile listings and Google Maps. Your clients should be on Apple Maps too\u2014they might be missing out on billions of search queries otherwise. Listings are one piece of a bigger system for helping clients <\/span><a href=\"\/get-customers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">win more customers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this guide in hand, you can help them not just claim their business on Apple Maps but optimize the listing too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Apple Maps listing FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. What is an Apple Maps listing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Apple Maps listing \u2014 Apple calls it a place card \u2014 is a business profile that appears in Apple Maps and Siri search results. It includes details like business name, address, phone number, hours, category, photos and actions, helping customers find and navigate to a location.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Who can claim an Apple Maps listing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A listing can be claimed by the business owner or someone authorized by the owner. Agencies can manage listings for clients, and Apple Business Connect supports multiple users per business with assignable roles, so you don\u2019t have to share one login.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. How long does it take to verify an Apple Maps listing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone and text verification is usually quick, but Apple advises the full process can take up to five business days. Document-based verification sits at the longer end of that range.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Can you create a new Apple Maps listing if one doesn\u2019t exist?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. If the business doesn\u2019t appear in Apple Maps, you can add a new place through Apple Business Connect and submit the business details for verification.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. What information can be edited in an Apple Maps listing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can update core business details like name, address, phone number, website, hours, category and social links. After verification you can also add a description, attributes, a logo, a cover image, photos, Showcases and actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Why is NAP consistency important for Apple Maps listings?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent name, address and phone number across platforms helps Apple trust the data. This improves visibility in Apple Maps and increases the chances of appearing in Siri-based searches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Does optimizing Apple Maps help with local SEO?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Apple Maps plays a major role in local discovery for iPhone users. Accurate and complete listings improve visibility, navigation accuracy, and local search performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Can agencies manage multiple Apple Maps listings?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Apple Business Connect is built for multi-location management, and one account can hold many locations. You can also invite your client as a user on their own listing rather than managing it from a shared login.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. How do I add photos to an Apple Maps listing?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload them in Apple Business Connect once the listing is verified. You can add a logo, a cover image and additional photos directly \u2014 you no longer have to rely on Apple pulling images from third-party platforms like Yelp.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Is Apple Maps worth prioritizing alongside Google Maps?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. Apple Maps is the default navigation app on iPhones and powers Siri results. 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