Is a Google My Business listing important for SEO?

Just let me tell you just how important it is for your SEO. Did you know that Google’s entire business model is based around it being unquestionably the single best search engine? Google developed Google My Business as a way to make it easier for searchers to get the information they need, quickly and conveniently. Simply put, it allows potential customers to more easily find you and contact you. So, if Google is willing to partner with your business, then why not take advantage of their SEO or search engine services? To begin to maximize Google’s SEO offerings, you’ll first need do the following: Make sure all your business’ contact information is correct and up to date. Your contact information is your street address, phone number, and hours of operation. When correctly setup, this allows a business to show in their local area with ease, transforming the process that customers now take in finding the information, product or service they require. Why is this simple step relevant and is this a part of a larger strategy of Google? You’ll need to follow us and come back when we’ll answer these questions in our next article.

Google developed Google My Business as a way to make it easier for searchers to get the information they need, quickly and conveniently. Simply put, it allows potential customers to more easily find you and contact you. – Mike C. Jensen