Google My Business is a platform and app created for business owners to help them manage their online profiles.
Did you know that 82 per cent of smartphone users turn to a search engine when looking for a local business?
This is why it’s important for your business to appear at the top of the search results. These results are typically made up of Google Ads (Paid), Google My Business listings and organic search results.
A Google My Business profile contains all of the essential information and is free to set up. It will usually include the website address, phone number and contact information, opening hours and address.
A Verified and well-maintained (up-to-date) business profile receives 5 times more click-throughs.
There is a section dedicated to insights – where you can keep track of what’s working.
You can add photos of the interior and exterior of your business to help people find where you are located and photos of your team to add trust factors. You may like to add posts, which could be helpful content like announcements, events, products, business information and offers.
You can also down the free Google My Business app to make updates on your smartphone and reply to messages and engage with your customers in real-time.
Google My Business is a free and effective way to help you be found by the right customers.
About Google My Business
Your Business Profile appears right when people are searching for your business or businesses like yours on Google Search and Maps. Google My Business makes it easy to create and update your Business Profile—so you can stand out, and bring customers in. Google My Business website: https://www.google.com.au/business