If you haven’t created and claimed your Google business profile then you are missing out on free local traffic. You can turn people who are searching on Google into new customers with a free Business Profile for your storefront or service area. Personalize your profile with photos, offers, posts, and more. A quick survey shows many business listings are not set up properly and some business owners don’t know it exists.
Q: What is a Google Business Profile?
A: A Business Listing that Google designed to show up when someone searches locally. It includes a location map, phone, description and website link. Use it to list products and services, show hours, connect with customers, post updates, and more.
#1 Claim Your Google Business Profile
Google wants to send local traffic to your website and they depend on the content in your Google Business Listing to determine this. Claim your listing and fill out the information properly or Google won’t show your business to clients because you don’t appear relevant to them. Below are all the features included in your Google Business Listing:
- Business Name
- Business Address
- Phone Number
- Website
- Business Hours
- Images and Videos
- Services
- Products
- Service Areas
- Questions (and Answers)
- Reviews
- Posts
- Booking (Select Industries)
- Menu (Restaurants Only)
- Messaging (Optional)
Rank even higher with an optimized Google Business Profile
#2 Choose the correct Google business category to receive more views
Every business needs a category and if you only have 1 category then you are missing out on 9 valuable categories that could send traffic to your website or store. Your primary category is the most important SEO factor for ranking in Google Local Search, so make sure to choose the one that ranks for the most traffic. Learn more about choosing the right Google category
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#3 How to Easily Boost SEO with More Google Business Reviews
If you want rank higher on local searches then you need to increase your Google reviews. Google wants to provide the best information to people searching and customer reviews provide the most current information about a product or service experience. Ask us to generate your FREE Google Review Link and easily get 5 star reviews for your business. The link can be shared with clients through text, email or at your business location. Contact us today for your Google Review Link
Why replying with only a “thank you” to Google Reviews is hurting your SEO
Here are 2 suggestions that even the most savvy business owners don’t know about Google reviews: how quickly you reply and the keywords you use in your you reply can make a difference in your Google rankings. (Bonus Tip: If you want a review at the top ask your customer to include a photo)
Client Review Example: “Great customer service and very friendly staff!”
Typical Client Response: “Thank you for visiting our store. Come back soon.”
Better SEO response: always include your company name, location and some choice keywords:
“Thank you for your 5 star review of John’s Market in Westminster, MD. It is our goal to offer the best customer experience at our organic food store. Come back and visit our produce market soon.”
