How to Get The Most Out Of Your Google Business Profile

​If you don’t currently have a Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) you are missing out on a fantastic, free tool that gives your customers access to vital information such as your business operating hours, contact details, location and much more besides.
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Google is a huge deal when it comes to search engines - it has 92.66% of the search engine market share (Search Engine Market Share Worldwide - June 2023) indeed its name has become synonymous for searching online for something.

Why You Need a Google Business Profile
If your business has contact with customers, including those with a physical location such as a hairdressers, or you provide services requiring meeting with customers at other locations such as a plumber or electrician then you are eligible to set up a Google Business Profile. Google Business Profile gives you the opportunity to list your business location on Google Maps and Google local search results - your target audience will have instant access to your exact location and any other important information they may need:

• Your business location
• Contact details
• Opening times / closing times
• Payment options
• Contact details
• Link to your website
  
  

One of the best things about this tool is that it doesn’t cost you anything! You are able to advertise your business, its location and even post updates with pictures and other information all for free. You’ll even get access to insights on how your profile is performing, including the number of views on your posts and how many users viewed your profile.

Getting seen online is not always easy, competition is tough and it’s hard to know if anyone will see your business. A Google Business Profile puts your business on Google maps and Google search making it much easier for customers to find you online and makes your physical business location easier to find too.

• Improve your Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• Showcase your products and services
• Get more reviews
• Be better than your competition
• Get more sales and enquiries

A Google Business Profile Can Help Your Business Grow
Your business profile will be among the first Google search results after the sponsored ads. Being near the top of the search results has many obvious advantages including increasing traffic to your website. Not only that, your profile will appear higher in local search results - helping you target your audience.

Another great advantage of your Google Business Profile is the customer reviews - reviews are essential in order build trust and credibility.

Increase Visibility, Increase Awareness, Increase Sales
There really are no reasons not to set up your Google Business Profile - if you need help setting yours up we can help guide you through the process, including showing you how to update your business details and add posts to your profile.

Recent Update To Google Privacy Policy
Google recently updated the inactivity period for a Google Account for two years (across all of their accounts and services). The change is now active and applies to any Google Account that hasn’t been used or signed into within a two year timeframe. The earliest date that inactive accounts (and any content) will be eligible for deletion would be December 2023.

You will receive reminder emails if your account is inactive before any action is taken so you’ll have plenty of time to sign-in and prevent your accounts from being deleted if you still wish to keep them.

Find out more about Google’s inactivity policy here.

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