How to Add Your Business Location on Waze Map: Complete Setup Guide

What's So Useful About Waze Business Listings

Unlike other GPS navigators, the Waze app allows you to edit maps, make changes, and update the map. Thanks to community involvement, this navigation app is excellent for developing and helping other users with GPS navigation.

You can easily add your business to Waze by creating a business listing on the map. As a result, your business address will become visible to customers and visitors. They will also be able to take the best route to your location, increasing your visibility and foot traffic.

We will talk about how to set up a business on Waze and add your business location to the map via the Waze app. This step-by-step instruction will be useful for both Android and iOS (iPad, iPhone) users who want to register their location in Waze.

Step 1 - Update Waze to the Latest Version

Make sure you have the latest version of Waze installed. The business location adding feature may be unavailable in earlier versions.

1. Open the Play Store.

2. Tap the Update button.

3. If you use iOS, go to the Apple Store and check for an update.
4. Open the Waze app on your phone.

Step 2 - Go to Report to Add Location to Waze

You can add a place or business location to the Waze map using the Send a report feature.

1. Go to Settings (the gear icon);
2. Tap on the Report button at the bottom of the screen;

3. In the menu that appears, tap the Place button.

Step 3 - Add Information About the New Business Location

1. After you tap Place, the camera opens on your phone.

2. Take a photo of the business place you want to add to the Waze map.

3. Tap Forward to continue with your business listing setup.

4. Enter the name of the new business location on the Waze map.

5. Tap Done to save the result.

Step 4 - Enter Additional Information About Your Business Location

1. Enter an address - the exact business location: street name, house number.
2. Check location details on the Waze map.
3. Select the type of business the object belongs to from the suggested list.

4. Tap the Done button to confirm the business location and complete your Waze business listing.

Step 5 - Using Waze Map Editor to Change Location

If necessary, use Waze Map Editor to make edits, change business address, or add more details about your business location.

1. Go to the Settings - Waze Map Editor.

2. Add a location or edit your existing business listing and save it.
3. You may have to wait several hours or even days for the location to appear on the map for other Waze users as verification takes time.
4. Open Waze and check if the new business address appears.

Summary

Adding a business listing to the Waze map will improve the visibility of your address on the web and in the navigator. Waze users will find your place and navigate to it, and potential customers will be able to use your services. Setting up a business on Waze is an excellent way to increase your local visibility.

In addition to Waze, pay attention to Google My Business. In future articles, we will certainly tell you how to use this service alongside your Waze business listing.

FAQ

How do I add my business to Waze?

Yes, you can do this yourself. Use the mobile app for iPhone or Android to add your business to Waze. You can also use Waze Map Editor (the service works via a browser). In addition to the usual point on the map, you can specify a business location. Please read this manual for detailed instructions on how to add your business to Waze.

Can I add my company to the map on Waze?

To add a business to Waze on iOS:

1. Download the Waze app on your iPhone.
2. Go to 'Reports' via the menu
3. Tap the 'Place' button and a new screen will appear
4. If necessary, give access rights to the photo shooting functions
5. Upload your company photo to the Place card
6. Enter the name of the business location you want to save
7. Add more details to your place including address and business type
8. Tap the Save button to add the location
9. It will take time for your business listing to appear on the map after moderation

Why does Waze not show the current location I want to add to the map?

Turn on your phone's GPS. To do this, go to Settings > Privacy, enter Location and move the slider to On. Under Location Services, check to see if Waze is included in the list of allowed devices.

You may also need to turn on Wi-Fi or mobile internet on your mobile device to improve positioning when trying to add location in Waze.

Why is Waze not showing the map? I can't add a business to the map

Restart Waze. It may be due to application failure. You may have Internet or GPS not working on your phone, or check if it is connected. If this does not help, reinstall the app or update Waze to the latest version.

How do I add my home or work location on Waze?

1. Go to Place by clicking on the orange icon on the home screen.
2. Provide permission to take a photo.
3. Take a picture of your home.
4. Tap the "This is a residential place" button.
5. Enter your home address: street name, house number. You can use the search.
6. Tap Save to register your location in Waze.

How do I change my business address on Waze?

If you need to change a business address on Waze that you've already added:

1. Open the Waze Map Editor in your web browser
2. Log in with your Waze account
3. Locate your business on the map
4. Select it and click "Edit"
5. Update the address information
6. Save your changes
7. Wait for verification before the updated listing appears