The Importance of Google My Business for Local SEO

Introduction / what is

GMB is a free tool that lets you mange how your business appears on Google Search and Maps. Being listed appropriately is one of the most important marketing steps that a small business can take; this is because the vast majority of consumers are using Google to aid with buying decision. Hence it is very important for business owner to know exactly what a Google My Business (GMB) listing is.

Why you need this/ Feature and function?

According to research study, on average, more than 48% of consumers are searching on google for service or product they want to buy. Without GMB listing, you would be missing out a huge number of potential customers. Through GMB profile, you can share important details about your business, help customer learn about your product/service and even communicate directly with them. All these steps will help you to increase your search ranking and as a result attract more customers to your business.

 

What are the things need to be done?

Create a Google account and sign up for Google My business. Once your sign up, update your business information such as name, address, telephone number, email, website and etc into it. And most importantly, don’t forget to verify your GMB. Click here to learn how to sign sign up GMB step by step.

 

How much does it cost to manage google listing?

Google my business listing is totally free, you only need to pay if  you intend to hire an SEO company to manage your google listing, where you are buying a service call local SEO.

Price for optimize GMB listing might cost from around RM50 to few hundred or few thousand depend on the job scope.

 

Bonus – How to show your business at Google.

Click on the below link If you want to know to how to step by step Sign Up “Google My Business.” You might also interest to show you business location on Waze.

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Prepared by: William
Published by: Charlotte