Google My Business

Google maps, local and Google+ all rolled into one

Google My Business is a tool which allows businesses to manage their online presence across Google, including Search and Maps.

It is effectively free online advertising, which helps potential customers to find information about your business. They can view your opening hours, website, contact details and directions to your premises.

You can manage the information that Google users see when they search for your business, its products or services.

The benefits of listing on Google My Business are:

• You can post photos to promote your business, which increases clickthrough to both your website and driving directions on Google Maps
• Businesses which verify their Google My Business listing are twice as likely to be considered reputable by consumers
• It allows you to read and respond to customer reviews
• Google My Business analytics also lets you see how customers searched for your business

Optillion’s Google My Business service

Optillion can help your business to set up and manage a Google My Business account. It can be a very effective tool in combination with your other online advertising methods. Google Plus is a now one of the key elements of Google My Business. In this capacity Google Plus is now known as Brand Pages, and it allows you to communicate with your customers via various media.

Some businesses use their Google Brand Pages to keep customers informed about offers, developments and news. Google My Business is best set up in consultation with you or your staff, so that the process can be managed effectively.

For more information about how Optillion can help you to use Google My Business, call .