18%
of local searches by a
product within a day
50%
of consumers visit a store within a day of
conducting a local search
62%
of computer/tablet user and 72% of
smartphone users search locally
Visible and Easy to Find
4 in 5 consumers conduct a local search on search engines such as Google. If you do not have a Google My Business listing, you will not appear in the results when a local search occurs, therefore missing out on potential leads and sales.
Having this listing enables you to become visible within search and on Google maps.
Interaction with Customers
Customers have the option to leave you reviews about your business, products and services. By verifying your Google My Business listing, you are able to respond and thank customers by replying to reviews or dealing with any complaints.
The ability to respond to reviews is great and essential from a customer service point of view.
Manage your business information
Google My Business allows you to enter your own business details such as opening hours, address, phone number and website URL. This ensures they are accurate and you can update that at any given time. Even on the go if you download the Google My Business App.
54% of smartphone users look for business hours to check when you are open before visiting. 50% are looking for a local store address so they can visit and buy in-store. 45% of computer/tablet users want to know product availability in a local store before setting out.
From these statistics, it’s clear how important it is to have the correct information showing on your Google My Business listing and to have all the necessary information available.
Free Advertising
Having a Google My Business page is free advertising for your business. For example, if you are a small pizza business, and someone searches for ‘pizza places’ near your location, your Google My Business page will appear in the local results. If you don’t have a listing, people may not know you exist and go elsewhere.
The reviews section shows off how your business is perceived as a consumer.Â
Find out how people find you
Local search is becoming more and more prominent and using many methods of searching.
Your Google My Business listing can provide insights on how your page is performing – how people find your listing, how they interact with your listing such as visiting your website or requesting directions.
You can also find out the locations people are searching from so you can create targeted ads. You can see what Google has on offer within the insights section of Google My Business.
I can design & setup the following for you:
Google My Business Account
I can create your social media channel and link it to your website, and other social media channels.
High Quality Images
Have you viewed internet pages and seen blocky images?
Yes?
They look very unprofessional and will put off potential visitors. I can ensure you have a sharp and high quality cover image which complies with internet policy and copyright.
