The first thing to understand about a phone number search on Google is that it will only return relevant information if the phone number belongs to an individual or business that has made a conscious effort to make their number and identity public. For example, if a person has published their phone number on their personal website or portfolio site, a Google search may bring up immediate results. However, this is not always the case. Businesses also want to be found online and may have their phone numbers listed, but these listings may be outdated, the business may have moved, or they may prefer to be contacted by other means.