Google Maps is the world leader for online maps, being used by millions of individuals on a daily basis to help them get where they need and desire to go. In the past year, Google has really put a high emphasis on new end-user engagement features within the maps platform. These new features continue to […] KEEP READING
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Why Keeping Google My Business Services During COVID-19 is Important for the Future of Your Business.
Google Business Profile Services – Important for the Future of Your Business. Due to the COVID-19 crisis businesses are closed down temporarily, offering limited services such as takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery, or are pivoting quickly to offer solutions/services they may have never offered before. Some businesses are listed as essential and have no choice […] KEEP READING
Manage your Google Business Profile for Multi-location Listings
Google has made a series of distinctions regarding what is termed as “Chain Listings” or “multi-location” Listings otherwise known as Franchises. Think big franchises like Starbucks, Taco Bells, or just about any other brand with 10 or more locations. Chain Listings are listings that have been verified together as part of one brand account and […] KEEP READING
An SEO Guide for Service-Area Businesses
Here at V Digital Services, Local SEO is our bread and butter. It is the very foundation of what our entire agency is built on, and we’re absolutely obsessed with it. Over the years, the way people search for local products and services has changed dramatically, and Google’s locally-driven algorithms have changed right along with […] KEEP READING
Google My Business Messaging via the GMB App
Google My Business is a powerful tool for helping a business get found by potential customers that are looking for their services, and not searching directly by the business name. But Google My Business can do so much more than being a search query result tool. Along with follow options, posting options, menus, and services, […] KEEP READING
How Do People Search for Local Businesses?
Local business searches are just one of the many factors that can contribute to your marketing success, driving valuable traffic, and building your brand. And while there’s no doubt that you’re already well-aware of the importance of local search traffic, getting your business in front of the right people, at the right time, is no small task.
Fine Tuning Search Results for Your Local SEO
Now that you’ve claimed and verified your Google My Business listing and have started to write your own business directory citations, it’s time to start the tune-up and enhancement process of your Local SEO presence. Just like a fine-tuned racing machine or well-conditioned athlete, your local SEO presence requires constant monitoring and improvements so that […] KEEP READING
How to Communicate Business Changes to Your Customers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has the world facing a lot of uncertainty right now, and many people are unsure of what the future will look like for their businesses. Many business owners are facing drastic changes in the way business is being conducted. These changes have affected everything from orders to close temporarily, a lack of […] KEEP READING
How to Update Your Google My Business Listings During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In an effort to mitigate negative consequences for business owners that have needed to shift their priorities due to COVID-19, Google has temporarily limited Google My Business functionality. Though these changes were implemented to help, they may cause some confusion and difficulty in managing Google listings for already over-encumbered business owners. Currently, customers cannot leave […] KEEP READING
Google Maps Turns 15
Last month, Google Maps established 15 years of service, marking a milestone in the platform’s history. So to celebrate, Google has released additional features for the Google Maps App, available on Android and iOS. These features include: Explore – A local search map with additional listings featured, including hotels, upcoming events, as well […] KEEP READING