4 STEPS TO GET STARTED WITH GOOGLE BUSINESS:

  1. Navigate to google my business

  2. Claim/create a business listing

  3. Verify your business listing

  4. Add key information to optimize your business listing

CLICK TO GET STARTED

What is Google Business?

A free tool set up by the search engine giant to help businesses take control and ownership of their brand and location.

4 out of 5 customers use search engines for local information, and 70% of customers visit a store or make a purchase after a search, making this a target rich environment to reach potential new customers and drive foot traffic.

4 Reasons Google Business is an Important Tool for Small Business

  1. ‘Near Me’ Searches: More than 50% of ‘near me’ searches result in a store visit.

  2. Local 3-Pack: 92% of searchers will pick businesses on the first page of local search results.

  3. Customer Engagement/Reviews: Review management not only creates opportunities to recover a customer’s experience, but also encourages positive reviews which leads to credible third party recommendations.

  4. Accurate & Reliable Business Information: 86% of people look up the location of a business on Google Maps.

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