How Do I Ensure Google Approves My Phone Number?

Short Answer: To ensure Google approves your phone number, you need to have the CallRail call extension number properly displayed on your website, typically in the footer. Using Elementor or your preferred template, place the number both in the visible text and in the link URL. This allows Google to find and verify your phone number, preventing disapproval of your phone number and ad.

Full Explanation

Google requires the phone number used in your ads, especially when using call extensions like those from CallRail, to be visibly present and correctly implemented on your website. This helps Google verify that the phone number is legitimate and associated with your business. Without this verification, Google may disapprove your phone number and the associated ad. Placing the number in your website footer ensures it appears consistently across your pages, making it easier for Google to detect and approve.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Use the CallRail call extension number that you want approved.
2. Insert this phone number in your website’s footer section.
3. If you’re using Elementor to edit your landing pages, access the landing page template provided.
4. If you prefer another template, that’s fine—simply scroll to the footer section of your chosen template.
5. Right-click on the footer area and select “Duplicate” to replicate the element.
6. On the left panel in Elementor, click on the duplicated item to edit it.
7. Paste the CallRail phone number into both the text display and the hyperlink field, ensuring the number is both visible and linked properly.
8. Press “Update” to save changes.
9. This setup enables Google to find your number for verification, which leads to approval.

Real Examples

For instance, if your website uses an Elementor landing page with a footer area, you would duplicate the footer element and insert your CallRail number. You would make sure the number shows up clearly in the footer text and is also the target in the link URL. This dual insertion ensures Google’s algorithms recognize and approve the phone number as associated with your site.

Common Mistakes

• Not placing the CallRail call extension number on the website at all.
• Only displaying the number in text but not linking it properly, or vice versa.
• Editing the wrong template or part of the site where the number isn’t visible or consistent.
• Failing to update after making changes in Elementor.
• Using a phone number in ads that doesn’t exactly match the one on the website.

FAQs

Can I use any phone number for Google call extensions?

The number should be the CallRail call extension number that you want Google to approve, and it must appear on your website.

Is it necessary to use Elementor to add the phone number?

No, Elementor is just one tool to edit your landing page template. You can use other templates too, as long as you add the number correctly in the footer.

What happens if my phone number isn’t approved?

If Google can’t find or verify your phone number on your website, your phone number and ad may be disapproved.

Key Takeaways

• Always include the CallRail call extension number on your website, preferably in the footer.
• Ensure the number is both visible as text and linked correctly to allow proper indexing.
• Use Elementor or any other template editor to place the number in the desired template.
• Save and update your changes so Google can verify and approve the number.
• Failing to do this will likely result in disapproval of your phone number and ads.