Small Business SEO: Fix Google Listing Mistakes

If you haven’t updated your Google business profile recently then you are missing out on free local traffic. A quick survey shows many business listings are not set up properly and some business owners don’t know it exists. Understanding how Google uses your business listing and making the proper changes will absolutely result in more traffic.

#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 in the correct way or Google won’t show your business to clients because you don’t appear relevant to them.

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.


#2 Choose the correct Google business category to receive the most 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. 

My software can determine your best Google business category or categories (up to 10). I review your competition and the top Google business listings in your industry to provide the categories that will get results. Don’t spend hours trying to sift through 4,000 categories when I can uncover the hidden categories instantly.

Changing from 2 to 10 categories will help you generate more income.

  • This Maryland family fun center had 2 original categories: Amusement Center and Amusement Park.
  • The 8 new categories boosted their SEO: indoor playground, children’s amusement center, children’s party services, laser tag center, batting cage center, video arcade, tourist attraction and miniature golf course.
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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.”

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