Get found on Google for free
97% of consumers search for local
businesses online. Be there when they’re looking for you with Google Places for
business – a free local platform from Google.
Why should I be involved?
First of all, it’s free! A listing on
Google Maps means that your business will appear in Google
Search results for end-users looking
for your business in your local area. Further to this, the rise in popularity
of Smartphones and other GPS enabled devices means that more and more users are
using Google Maps to find their nearest Service or Product. Australia is
leading the world in the usage of these mobile services, so don’t be left
behind.
Help
your business stand out
Add photos, videos, and offers to show
customers why they’ll want to choose you. Highlight special promotions, post
live updates, and respond to reviews from your Places for business account.
Discover
insights about your business
Learn more about your customers: What
keywords they’re searching for and where they’re coming from. Armed with this
knowledge, you can make better business decisions
What
if I don’t have a store or office?
Every business listing must have a
mailing address. If you work from home or you are a mobile business you can
specify a “service area” in the sign up process and choose to hide your
physical address.
Fill out all of the following that are
relevant:
• Name
of business
• Street
address
• Phone
number (and any additional numbers)
• Fax
number
• Email
address
• Website
• Description
of business
• Categories
(choose 5 – pick the most relevant one that fits your business first)
• Service
areas
• Hours
of operation
• Payment
options
• Upload
photos (the first one you upload becomes the primary image so choose wisely)
• Upload
videos
• Additional
details such as: Parking available: Yes
To get started for this link.
