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Alabama’s new Shopping Assistant

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Eighty-two percent of shoppers say they consult their phones on purchases they’re about to make in a store.

Amazingly, nearly one in four shoppers say they have changed their minds while in a checkout line after looking up details on a smartphone.

If you own a business, you must make sure your info shows up when someone pulls out their cell phone.  The good news it, 360Alabama can show you how your business shows up across the web and on Google.  And the kicker is, it is easy and free.

 

 

 

 

 

The new “front door to the store.”

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Consumers are hungrier than ever for local information. Google searches with “near me” have grown 2.4X year-over-year.2 In fact, according to research, 50% of consumers who conduct a local search on their smartphone visit a store within a day, and 18% of those searches lead to a purchase.3article-1

Eighty-two percent of shoppers say they consult their phones on purchases they’re about to make in a store.

So, the real question for Small Business owners in Alabama is… “Will my information show up when people search for what I have on a smartphone?”  You can know for sure how you show up on searches… it’s easy and free… give me a call or check out 360Alabama and R L Moore Photography.

One thing I know for certain about Marketing

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When it comes to knowing where to put your marketing efforts, what is a small business owner to do?  There are so many options knowing what to do is difficult.

One thing I know for certain is any small business that has a physical location needs to claim their business listing with, Google My Business.googlemybusiness8

What is Google My Business?

Google My Business is a free service offered by Google to businesses. It enables businesses to register their company location, along with other details with Google. There are six main reasons a small business should register with Google.

  1. Show up on the web:Google My Business helps bring better exposure to businesses by highlighting relevant companies based on specific searches. Google makes it easier for customers to find information about your business online, including hours, contact information and directions.
  2. Show up on GPS:Registering your business with Google My Business will get you on the map. When applicable, people using Google maps will see your business including directions.
  3. Stand out and build credibility:Many businesses who do claim their listing on Google My Business fail to complete their business profile. This can work to your advantage. By supplementing your profile with photos and business information, you’ll stand out among your competitors. Your customers can also post reviews which go a long way to building credibility.
  4. You are in control:Google will often create a business listing automatically for business however often the information included is weak and scarce. By claiming your business listing, you are in complete control of your brand and information. You’re able to update it whenever required.
  5. Be found on any device:In 2015, the Google searches made on a mobile device exceeded the searches made on a computer. With a verified Google My Business listing, your small business will appear in Google regardless of the device type. This includes computers, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and even vehicles equipped with Google Maps.
  6. Registration only takes minutes:Registering with Google My Business is easy and quick. The benefit a small business gets for the effort required is enormous. Getting the process started takes less than 10 minutes and is free.

How to register your business with Google My Business?

Hopefully, by now I have convinced you to get your Google My Business listing. To get started, just visit https://www.google.com/business/ and follow the instructions.

Need Help?

If you need assistance or have questions 360Alabama can help.  I am a Google Trusted Verifier with the program and can instantly verify your business or assist you with issues.

 

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