How to Use Google Base

1. Go to base.google.com and click 'Sign In' (see Resources below). Log in using your Google account. If you do not have a Google account, click 'Create an Account Now' and follow the steps to create an account.

2. Click on the 'Settings' tab. In the 'Display Name' field, enter the name of your company or organization, or your own name. Whatever you enter will be displayed with your postings. You may not use promotional text here.

3. In the rest of the fields, you can add optional information such as a description, your email address and payment methods, if you are selling goods or services. When you have entered your desired information, click 'Save Changes.'

4. To post an item or content, click on the 'My Items' tab. Under 'Post Your Item,' choose an item type from the first drop down menu. If the correct type is not listed, you can add your own in the second field. Click 'Next.'

5. The next page will vary depending on the category you chose from the drop down menu. Simply fill in the fields with your information, adding photos or more info as you desire.

6. To see how your listing will appear, click 'Preview.' If you are not ready to go live with your content, you can click 'Save Draft' and come back to finish it later. When you are all set to go, click 'Publish.' People searching on Google will find your content if it relates to their search terms.