Google Places is the term Google use for the lettered results that you often see when you type in a search for something in an area. Because internet users are searching for local business information (most people leave their Yellow Pages in the shrink wrap if they keep it at all), Google searched all over the place for the information.
So even if you haven’t specifically told Google that your business exists, chances are that they will have at least some details about you. It may be correct or there could be changes that need to be made but they’ve listed it regardless.
Google want to make sure that they give internet searchers the most accurate information so they give you the option to “claim” your Google Places listing as the business owner and update the details on it.
As you can see, Google Places results show up even when the town isn’t typed into the search box.
You don’t need to have a website to have a Google Places page.
But you do need to make sure that the information that Google Places is showing for you is accurate and up to date.
Not just obvious things like your address and phone number.
Google Places also shows your opening hours, the methods of payment you take, whether there’s parking and a whole host of other information.
So you need to make sure this is all correct.
You can edit the details yourself if you’ve got the time.
But getting the best from Google Places involves more than just ticking a few boxes.
Getting Google Places right is the quickest and easiest way to get more business from the internet.
We can help to get your Google Places listing working at its best for you.
Basic Google Places Listing
- Help with claiming and verifying your business listing.
- Uploading all the following information to your Google Places listing:
- Name, address, phone numbers, post code.
- Business hours and days open.
- Business description that meets Google’s guidelines.
- Category listings.
- Google Maps placement.
- Additional information about your business
One time flat fee service just £99 + VAT.
Enhanced Google Places Listing
- All the items in the Basic Google Places listing above plus:
- Addition of your business logo to your Google Places listing
- Add your business to GPS services so that your business well start appearing on TomTom, Garmin and other GPS/sat nav devices.
- Add up to 10 photographs relevant to your business.
- Create and add up to 5 short videos for your business.
- Create a YouTube account for your videos with a link to your business.
One time flat fee service just £199 + VAT.