SEOMAWERSTIN
SEO · 8 minutes
01 / BASIS OF LOCAL SEARCH
What is Google Business Profile and why is it for business
Google Business Profile is a free company profile that appears in Google Search and Maps. It shows the user the address or service area, hours of operation, telephone, website, services, photos and reviews.
Its main value is proximity to the solution. A person is already looking for a specific service nearby and compares several options. A well-designed profile shortens the path from inquiry to contact.
Fast trust
Reviews, photos and up-to-date data help to evaluate the company even before going to the site.
Contact in one step
The client can make a call, open a route or go to the desired page.
Work with demand
A profile links a business offer to a local user request.
02 / VISIBILITY IN GOOGLE MAPS
What depends on business promotion in Google Maps
Local delivery relies on three basic signals: relevance of the request, distance and popularity of the company. Not all factors can be controlled directly, but a profile can give a search engine accurate context.
| Factor | What does mean | What to improve |
|---|---|---|
| Relevance | Compliance with the request | Categories, services, description |
| Distance | Proximity to the search point | Address and territory of work |
| Popularity | Trust and recognition | Reviews, mentions, reputation |
03 / PRACTICAL ACTIONS
How to correctly issue a company profile
The profile should accurately reflect the real business. Fill in the main fields sequentially, and then check whether the information on the site and other sources does not contradict.
- 1
Confirm control right
Use the proposed Google verification method and assign roles without sharing a common password.
- 2
Fill in the key data
Check the name, category, address, telephone, website and normal hours of operation.
- 3
Describe the services in understandable language
Show what the customer gets, who the service is for, and where it’s available.
- 4
Add real photos
Use images that help a person make a decision.
04 / TRUST AND REPUTATION
How testimonials and content boost local promotion
Reviews give the customer social proof, and the search engine — additional context about the quality and direction of the company’s work.
- ✓Respond to all feedback. Calmly, personally and to the point.
- ✓Don’t buy estimates. Ask for feedback after a real interaction.
- ✓Update photos. Show the business as it is now.
- ✓Check the data. Contacts must match on the site and in the profile.
05/ANALYTICS
How to evaluate the result of Google Business Profile promotion
The position of one request does not show a real effect. Measure user actions and link them to leads and sales.
clicks to the site
Separate traffic from the profile using UTM tags.
Calls and messages
Match requests with services and periods of activity.
Routes
For offline outlets, this is an important signal of intent to visit the business.
Lead quality
Record not only the number of hits, but also sales.
06 / FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Google Business Profile
Are Google My Business and Google Business Profile different services?+
No. Google Business Profile is the current name of the service that used to be called Google My Business.
Is it possible to guarantee the first place in Google Maps?+
No. The position depends on the request, user location, competition and many signals.
Is a website necessary if there is already a company profile?+
The site expands information, strengthens trust and helps measure the user’s actions after the transition.
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