Google My Business is a tool to manage your company’s online presence across Google, including search and maps. Over time Google My Business has changed quite a bit and they’re always adding additional features to help business owners connect with potential clients. In my opinion, this is the most important listing for any business and it’s crucial that the information listed is accurate and comprehensive.
Once you login to your Google My Business account, navigate to the “Info” tab. Ensure the categories selected for your business are accurate. You can select multiple categories, which I encourage you
Next, make sure your business Name, Address and Phone Number (NAP) is accurate. See this article I wrote regarding the importance of your NAP. Ensure your business hours, website URL and services are accurate. For the description take your time and make sure it sounds professional.
One of the most commonly overlooked sections of Google My Business is the Photos tab. Add as many photos as possible, especially if you’re in the service industry. Potential customers want to see your work and your employees doing the work. Personally, I won’t even consider calling a company if there aren’t pictures of them doing work.
More recently Google My Business added a section for “Posts”. My theory is this was introduced to replace Google+. The problem with these posts is they only show on your profile for one week. If you create blog posts on a weekly basis (which you should be doing for SEO) then just copy those over. Otherwise I recommend posting SOMETHING weekly. Google is putting a lot of weight on this right now.
If you need help claiming your business on Google or need other website work contact me today and I’ll be happy to help.
