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Hi,

I have verified my local business in Google My Business and the local knowledge graph appears in the search results with my site example.com.
My question is that if my domain name is example.com and i create a sub domain like store.example.com, can i get it verified in Google My Business.

Note:
Example.com is a delivery and courier website and has a different local address.
Store.example.com is an online store where i sell flower, gifts and more and this sub domain has a different local address.

Thank in advance for the replies.

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Short answer: the URL (subdomain vs root domain) is not what determines whether you can get a Google Business Profile — the real question is whether the subdomain represents a separate, real‑world business location that meets Google’s eligibility rules. If store.example.com is a distinct store with its own physical address, unique contact details and a real customer presence, you can create a separate Business Profile and point its Website field at the subdomain. ()

If both the courier site (example.com) and the shop (store.example.com) are truly the same physical business operating from the same address, creating two separate listings is risky and usually not allowed. Google’s guidelines expect one profile per physical location except for legitimately separate businesses or departments that have distinct names, signage, phones, entrances, etc. Attempts to create multiple listings for multiple services at one location often trigger filtering or suspension. ()

Practical steps (if the store is a separate location): create a fresh Business Profile for the store address; use a unique NAP (name, address, phone) and correct category; add the store subdomain in the Website field; complete verification (postcard, phone or video as required); verify the subdomain in Google Search Console and make sure the site/page is live and indexed before you add it to the profile to avoid link rejections. Keep documentation (registration, invoices, photos of signage) ready in case Google requests proof. ()

Context for the thread: — if your online store truly uses a different, staffed address with its own phone/signage, proceed with a separate profile and verification. ’s caution applies when services share one location. ’s tip about Search Console is sensible: verifying the subdomain there helps establish site ownership and can reduce friction when linking that URL to a Business Profile. ()

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I'm going with no. You can google your topic but I think this answer told us why:

Answer:

Here's the problem; even though your client offers two services, they are both served at one location. Google's way of doing things is to offer ONE business listing per physical location, with a few exceptions such as doctors offices, multiple office locations, etc. In those situations, each business must have unique contact data for each listing including phone, postal, etc.

From what we're seeing by looking at your website, it's not multiple businesses, merely multiple services. Unfortunately, that won't qualify for more than one Google My Business listing

Of course this will upset those that want things to work differently than how Google demands it to be.

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My guess, and this is just a guess, is yes, you can, provided that each subdomain has its own property in the Google Search Console and is associated with a different physical address.

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