Google Local

​Google Local Listings


One of the best features is that it’s free! Simply click here to sign up and fill out your profile with all the needed information such as contact numbers, a website, pictures, location, etc.
Google is one of the largest search engines in the world. Google receives over 63,000 searches per second on any given day, not to mention Google “near me” searches have increased by two times over the past year.

I’ll let you in on a little secret…

About 90% of searchers haven’t made up their minds about a brand before starting their search. This simply means that your business has to be visible for online search to capture their attention and stand out from your competition.

Without Google My Business, you’ll be missing the chance to be visible regardless of how heavily you practice SEO techniques on your website. GMB listings get priority on the first page of local Google searches and Maps queries.

For example, when we searched for “Coffee shops in Manchester.” You’ll notice that a section of Google My Business listing appears before ranking websites.

Keep your customers in the loop by updating your listing on Google My Business, such as phone numbers, addresses, websites, and social media. So if you ever change your location or you’re using a new number of customers can effortlessly contact and find you.

One of the seven things that can make customers hate your business is searching for your contact details and jumping through hoops to find you.

Google My Business allows you also to help captivate customers visually by uploading photos and videos of your store or product. You’ll be able to set expectations of what customers can expect from you.
Search Engine Land found a strong link between Google My Business photo quantity and search performance.

Here are a few content ideas for the images you can upload to your Google local listing:

Inside your store or manufacturer
Your employees or teammates
Your local surroundings
Your CEO or Managing Director
Awards and Events
Happy customers or customer testimonials
Try to upload at least 5-10 photos and videos, the more images, the better. No pictures on your Google listing is just as displayed as not having a profile image on social media. Help customers warm up to your Google My Business listing. Adding a picture puts a face or a meaning to your brand.

Your Google My Business can be one of your most powerful SEO tools. But it’s not enough to add a few contact details. You’ll have to optimize your Google My Business to see the best results.

Contact me for further information on this.


Glyn Lewis 07470 093663
Web Digital Works


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