Today, customers often find businesses through their phones — and Apple Maps is one of the most popular apps they use to get there. Your place card on Apple Maps acts like a digital storefront, showing customers where you are, when you’re open, and why they should visit.
The good news? With Apple Business Connect, you can take control of your Apple Maps listing, add photos, respond to reviews, and keep your business details accurate. Optimizing your place card not only boosts visibility but also builds trust and drives more foot traffic.
In this guide, we’ll walk through five simple steps to make your Apple Maps place card shine — plus show you how Mobal makes updating it (and all your other listings) effortless.
Apple Business Connect is Apple’s free platform that lets you manage your business profile on Apple Maps. You can:
Think of it as your control center for Apple Maps visibility.
Before you can optimize, you need to prove ownership. Head to Apple Business Connect and follow the prompts to claim your business. Verification gives you full control over your listing.
Accuracy builds trust. Make sure the basics are correct:
🔑 Pro tip: Keep this info consistent across all platforms (Google, Bing, Facebook). Inconsistent details confuse both customers and search engines.
A strong visual impression can turn a search into a visit. Avoid stock photos — instead, upload real images of your:
📸 High-quality, well-lit photos create credibility and make you stand out.
Reviews are social proof — and they influence your ranking on Apple Maps.
✅ A strong review profile makes your business more trustworthy at a glance.
Apple Business Connect offers insights into how customers engage with your listing. Track metrics like:
Use this data to refine your listing and spot new opportunities.