Get google to flood you with new customers: Part 1

Step 1: Claim Your FREE Page 1 Listing On Google

Google is the gateway to the internet for many, make sure your business shows up first without spending a dime by making a Google My Business listing.  This is how you do it.  Step by step!

1. Go to https://www.google.com/business/

2. Click the large blue Manage button to get started.

          2a. This will open a new tab

3. If you have a google account, log into it 

          3a. If you do not have a @gmail, be sure to make one, it’s quick, easy and free

4. Enter your Business Name

         4a. Attempt to make the name as close to the Legal Business Name as possible

5. Choose your Business Type, checking any that apply
         5a. This will affect which of the following steps you see. We are going to cover them all

6. (Optional). Link your Online Store

         6a. If you have an online store where customers can purchase from you, enter it here. 

7. Type in your “Business Category”, whatever you feel best describes the services/products you offer

8. Enter your Business Address. This is whatever you file taxes for or a physical location.
        8a. This does not automatically add a google maps location, this is simply for your internal profile

9. Add your business’ phone number if you have one

        9a. Do not add a personal phone number unless you are interested in people being able to reach you through this number.

        9b. You can learn to set-up a google VoiP system with our guide here.

10. You can opt into Google Maps. This will make your location discoverable by Google Maps and is vital to finding a wider customer base.

       10a. This ties back to your business category as selecting an appropriate category can make your business discoverable under some of Google Maps’ default search categories 

11. List your Business Hours next.

12. This next part is for Business Messages. Google has a messages feature for people to send you messages and questions.

       12a. If enabled it is something to watch and be active with. It’s very important to have a reputation as an active owner. 

 

13. Write a detailed description of your business. This is more important the more niche your business is or the more B2B you are. 

14. Business Photos are vital for consumer facing businesses. It’s important for people to see what you do. Most average customers won’t read more than a sentence of your business description

15. The Ad Credits are a solid bonus that Google gives here. 500 Dollars is added to your account if you spend 500 in credits. We have a short guide here on these as this is both important and time consuming.

16. You can get a Domain Name if you need one from Google. However if you need one, it’s much preferable to get one from a web host that can host your website. We have more details in this guide about hosting and websites. 

17. That’s it! The first part of setting up with Google business! There’s so much more to cover as Google is its own massive beast. 

Need help or have questions? Text your MNGRS coach so they can help you.  Not yet assigned to a personal coach?  Click here to sign up and get instant access to a Google expert who can help you through these steps.

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