Let’s face it, if your business isn’t on Google, you don’t exist. Did you know that over 90% of all search engine traffic is from Google? Nowadays, people don’t bother to memorize much of anything, and really why should they? Everything is on Google. TRUE.
How many times have you searched for a business on Google and to the right is a box with a map of where the business is located, phone number, hours of operation, picture, and even a link to your website? It is as if Google wanted to give each company a free ad. Well, actually, Google wants to make it as easy as possible for the user to find exactly what he’s looking for in 0.000048763 seconds, so we all keep coming back.
Mobile search traffic has increased
You see, Google knows that it will remain the number one search engine as long as it makes the user experience simple and seamless. Did you know that currently in 2019 over 65% of all Google search traffic is mobile? Wow, right? What could be easier for a mobile user than “ALL” relevant information “front and center”?
How do I get a “Google My Business” listing for my business?
Ok, so now you’re wondering, “how do I make sure my business is listed in boxes at the top of the page on Google when someone searches for my business?” Well this is the easy part. In fact, it’s so easy you’re going to wonder; “Why didn’t I do this before?”
We will guide you through the simple steps. But first you need to google your business name on Google Maps and see if it shows up. If it appears, it’s because Google’s search engine algorithms have found information from other sources and put it there for you and your customers (the user).
Claim my “Google My Business” listing
If you find your business already listed, click the button that says “Claim this business” and the Google Tutorial will guide you through the process. Remember: it’s very easy! Oh, and make sure you claim your business before someone else tries – a good incentive to do it ASAP.
My company is not listed yet, but I really want
My “Google My Business Listing” for free now!
If it’s not there, you need to go to the Google My Business page and click the “Manage” button and it will take you through all the necessary steps. Your system sends you a verification code, just wait until the verification code arrives before you start and follow the totally simple steps. Seriously, a third grader can do this, yes, and probably better than any of us?
Once you have your listing, you will also have a business profile page when you log in. Just edit the information you want to appear on Google when people search for your business. You can customize your “Google My Business” listing and add your:
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website link
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Phone number
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Hours of operation
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Logo and/or Photos of your Business
Well that’s it, simple right? Well, some of us aren’t as smart as a third grader when it comes to all this high-tech stuff. So if you’re like me, you might want to see a short YouTube video on how to claim and verify your “Google My Business” listing first.
Then you can follow the simple instructions above and click until you figure it out. Seriously, this is so easy. And you have to love the price! Have you ever wondered why FREE is a 4 letter word? That’s the only thing on this “Google My Business” list that doesn’t make a penny.