Google Business Profile - Challenges & Opportunities with Joe Vangsness
Description:
Small businesses have a challenge trying to get business from the Web because they are competing with larger businesses with a larger marketing budget.
By using Google Business Profile, small businesses can overcome the challenge and reach customers in their location. Google Business Profile is free and actively developed by Google. It was formerly called Google MyBusiness.
Learn how to set up and use Google Business Profile to get results from Google Search,Google Maps and the Web.
Agenda:
• Set up or claim your profile & enter basic information
• Check to see who you are competing with in your area
• Check where your GBP stands in Google local pack and Google Maps
• Add images. videos, posts & other information to your profile
• Request reviews from your customers using GBP review tool
• Follow your interactions with visitors using built in statistics
• Contact Google when you need help
• Sign up for the new monthly Google Small Business Bulletin
Google Business Profile can be set up and used without the technical knowledge or experience needed to design and build a website.
Bio:
Joe Vangsness provides web design services for small businesses, non-profits and professionals. He works with both WordPress and Drupal content management systems. His web design services include strategy, design, development, installation & support. He also offers digital marketing strategy, SEO, web analytics and content strategy. Joe makes presentations on SEO and Internet Marketing Strategy and has given this presentation to the WordPress Community Meetup in Beverly, the Chicago Drupal Meetup and the Evanston Web Professionals. http://www.vangsness.com. Joe offers Web Design & Digital Marketing services for small businesses, professionals and non-profits in Chicago and beyond.
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