Google Places

Local Domination

What is Google Places?

• Google Places is a Localized search tool
• It’s a channel for traditional buyers to find traditional sellers
• The US Census Bureau estimates 60% of retail transactions are now done online
• According to Google, 97% of consumers search for retailers prior to making a purchase
• Google says 20% of all searches are now geo-targeted (plain English: local searches)
• Allows the local community to actively take part in building the reputation of a local brand

Why Setup Google Places?

Adding or verifying your listing gives you the opportunity to share your events and promotions with your local patrons
Increased Visibility – it’s a virtual reality neon sign!
Augment your presence by being anywhere your customers are – physically, and virtually.
Let your customers be heard! It’s said word of mouth, is the best form of advertising.

Why Get the Pro’s to do it?

• Expert Setup and Visibility
  • Be a balloon and not a pimple
• Being online and being visible online are two different things
• We’ll know how to properly “claim” your Google Place
  • We’ll offer solutions in the event someone else has claimed your rightful place
• Our Pro’s are experts at:
  • Matching your offline identity with your online identity
  • Setting-up your profile with the correct technical details to give you a more effective Google Places page
  • Identifying and posting relevant information to your customers
  • Indicating your Payment options
  • Listing your Offers and Promotions
  • Posting Reviews
• Visual marketing tools (like an online menu, video reviews, and more!)
• Match your categories to the words related to your business

Where do you fit into this?

We setup your Google Places account in 2 easy steps:

• STEP 1: Provide us with the following information:
  • Business Name
  • Physical Address
  • Business Phone Number
  • Business e-mail address
  • Business Categories
  • Payment Options
  • Any photo and video you want us to upload
  • Your facebook, twitter, youtube and other social networks
  • Your unique selling proposition (200 character description of the business)

• STEP 2: Wait for the Google postcard and send back the verification