Here at Chichester Design we’re always harping on about the importance of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and we hope that by now that you’ve got the message. But today’s question is…
Do you have a Local Business Listing displaying on Google?
Adding your business information to Google’s Local Business Center will help you reach customers on Google search and Google Maps. By supplying Google with geographic information about your business potential customers are able to find you when searching for services within a specific region. Local results are displayed at the top of search results and are often used by location aware mobile devices to direct users to nearby businesses.
Google Local Business Center is a free service, which helps you to make sure your Local Business Listing can be found on Google. It not only offers the capability to create your free Local Listing but it also offers:
Free updates – Keep your address, phone number, hours of operation, and more up-to-date. Even create coupons and display photos and videos, all for free.
* New! Free insights – Use the power of Google’s data to learn where your customers come from and what they search for to find you.
Set up your Google Local Business Listing
Setting up a Google Local Listing is fairly easy, here’s how:
1. Visit google.com/lbc Create a Google account if you don’t have one, or sign in with your account.
2. Enter information about your business, including address & phone, hours & more: You can even add photos of your business and coupons.
3. Verify that you own or run the business: Follow the instructions and enter a PIN code when you receive it, to complete the process.
4. Now you’re all set. You can log in daily to see how your business listing performs on Google, including how many times people found it, and what actions they took.
Is all this too daunting or do you find you simply don’t have the time to set up your own Google Local Business Linking? Contact the SEO experts at Chichester Design and we’ll be happy to help.
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