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How to Get to The TOP of Google Maps
Google’s first result page is occupied by several special components. These components include, contextual advertising, pictures, videos and, maps. Organic search results are located towards the bottom of this page and if your site doesn’t rank somewhere within the first page or towards or in the first position, the user may never even see your website.
How to reach the top position in Google Maps
Where your business ranks in Google Maps is directly tied to how complete and specific your “Google My Business listing” is. Customers will have an easier time finding your business as, it will now be declared across multiple platforms: Google+, Google Search and Google Maps. It’s important to note that acquiring the first position can take time and, will take a lot of work as you will constantly be facing serious competition.
Here are tips to help you promote your business on Google Maps:
+ Customize your page: The best way to go about this is to select the most appropriate category for your business, you can add up to three if needed. Then, fill your business profile with as much detail as possible. Information about your business should be clear and easy to find for customers, this will lead to a higher search ranking. Focus your attention mainly on keywords and location.
+ Ask customers for feedback & reviews: Potential clients will be more likely to spend money on your product or service, after reading other customer reviews as, their opinion is more relatable and reliable than that of a commercial or an experts opinion.
+ Be active: Share the latest news about your business to keep your clientele constantly up to date and, upload photos of your business.
Conclusion
Just by making these small adjustments, you can obtain a competitive google map’s ranking and, appeal to new customers.