If you want people to know who you are and where your business is located-and who doesn’t? - then you need to place your business on Google Local listings. Today’s society is constantly on the move and mobile devices are in the hands of virtually every consumer. So, with that in mind, Google has taken letting your fingers do the walking to a whole new level.
Google Local, sometimes referred to as Google Maps, offers you a way to add details about your business as well as get customer reviews, listed right next to your place of business on Google’s local map. So what can Google Local do for you? Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Coupons and special offers - Everyone loves to save money. Your Google Local page is a great place to let potential site guests know what types of deals and special offers you have available.
- Photos and videos - Brag about your latest designs, show off new products and services or introduce yourself to potential customers. Google Local allows you to load up to 10 photos and 5 YouTube videos.
- Reviews - Have customers who will tell others how great you are? Ask them to write a review that you can post on your Google Local page.
- Basic business information - Include your e-mail address, assorted phone numbers, hours of operation, types of payment accepted, physical address and any other company information that will encourage others to contact you for the job.
- Business Description - Tell others a bit about yourself and your company’s mission, share statistics, menus, links to your company blog, awards or citations so potential customers will have a clear understanding of your company.
Other reasons to utilize Google Local are that it is now integrated with Google Street View. So, if you own the Italian Panini Restaurant and Grille, newcomers to your town can type “Italian Restaurant” and find a description of your place, hours, menu and a picture of where you are with just a few keystrokes. Of course, if you are not listed with Google Local, then you could be losing numerous diners and not even know it!
Just think about the potential a Google Local page has! By taking a few minutes to get your site listed on Google Local you could easily increase your business by tenfold. So, what’s holding you back? Get your Google Local account set up today.
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