How do you verify your Google Business Profile

Google requires a verification video for both Service Area and Storefront Businesses. These helpful videos from Google help to explain why they need this verification and what the videos should show.

Verification must knows start 8 minutes in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UQCHqLI6qs 
Get Verified https://support.google.com/business/answer/7107242?hl=en 
These videos are helpful for two types https://support.google.com/business/answer/14271705?sjid=6971096205704647438-NA

How do I get my business to show up in AI search results or summaries?

The goal isn’t to be referenced or cited in AI search but for AI to present your content as the solution that can solve the problem not just give them more information about how to solve the problem. If all you do is create great content for Google and other AI search to summarize and spit back to their users then you have accomplished nothing. Its the equivalent of SEO that gives you impressions but no clicks let alone conversions.  Keep in mind that Google and AI Search are looking for unique, substantive, customer first content. They neither want or need generic content that you generate with their platforms. Content should reflect your knowledge and unique expertise.

Don’t just answer the question. Help the customer solve the problem. Every piece of content should combine an expert answer with a useful resource, a distinctive offer and a clear next step. That is what turns AI visibility into website visits, leads and sales.