How to set up a Google Business Profile for a clinic in Manama

To set up a Google Business Profile for a clinic in Manama:

1. Create or claim the profile at business.google.com.
2. Add the clinic's exact name, address, category, phone number and opening hours.
3. Complete verification.
4. Add real photos, services and a clear description.
5. Reply to every review.

A complete, accurate profile helps patients find the clinic on Google Search and Google Maps.

Step 1: create or claim the profile

• Go to business.google.com and sign in with a Google account the clinic controls. Use a company account, not an employee's personal one.
• Search for the clinic name. If a listing already exists, claim it instead of creating a duplicate.
• Enter the clinic name exactly as it appears on your signage and licence. Don't add keywords to the name; Google's guidelines don't allow it.

Step 2: choose the right category

• Pick the most specific primary category, for example "Dental clinic", "Physiotherapy center" or "Dermatologist".
• Add secondary categories only for services the clinic actually provides.

Step 3: address and service area

• A clinic that patients visit should show its address.
• Place the map pin on the exact entrance, and add the building name and nearby landmarks in the address lines. Many patients in Bahrain navigate by landmarks.

Step 4: contact details and hours

• Main phone number and WhatsApp number (if used for bookings).
• Website link, ideally to a booking or contact page.
• Opening hours, including special hours for Ramadan and public holidays.

Step 5: verification

Google will ask you to verify the business. The method depends on what Google offers for your listing, for example a video recording of the premises, a phone or SMS code, or email. Follow the on-screen instructions. The profile isn't fully visible until verification is complete.

Step 6: complete the profile

• Description (up to 750 characters): what the clinic treats, who it's for, its languages and its location. Keep it factual.
• Services: list each treatment separately.
• Photos: exterior (so patients recognise the entrance), reception, treatment rooms and the team. Use real photos and update them regularly.
• Attributes: accessibility, parking, languages and so on, where available.

Step 7: reviews

• Ask patients for reviews after their visit, using a direct review link.
• Reply to every review, positive or negative, politely and without revealing any patient information.
• Never offer incentives for reviews, and never post fake reviews.

Checklist

• ✓
  Name matches signage exactly
• ✓
  Correct primary category
• ✓
  Accurate map pin and landmark
• ✓
  Phone, WhatsApp, website, hours and holiday hours
• ✓
  Verified
• ✓
  10+ real photos
• ✓
  Services listed
• ✓
  Review link shared with patients
• ✓
  All reviews answered

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