It's very important to set up your Google business profile correctly and consistently with your website, social media, etc. for SEO purposes. You will need to be available for the verification process. If Google requires video verification, there is a $150 fee to manage that process to ensure you are correctly verified. I will also need your logo. Please see my social media packages for ongoing content or ad support.
What’s Included:
- 30 minute phone or video consultation.
- Intake questionnaire to ensure consistency across platforms.
- Claim or create your business.
- Establish your business name and primary category to ensure you're served up for relevant services for Google Search.
- Set up your:
- Consistent NAP (name, address & phone number) across the Web. It's critical that these are exactly the same across your website, Google profile, social media, and local directories.
- Service Area
- Logo
- Keyword-Rich Descriptions and Services
- Business Attributes (women, veteran owned, etc.)
- Address / Location for Google Maps
- Business Hours
- Page Transparency
- Any other relevant infromation to support your business.
- Upload interior & exterior location photos (provided by you).
- Add team photos if relevant (provided by you).
- Enable messaging and set up auto reply.
- Add services catalog or product catalog that increase profile strength.
- Design and upload profile cover image consistent with your brand.
- Complete verification process.
Note: This is for a single location.
$150 Boost
Design of a promotional postcard that invites and/or incentivizes customers and clients to leave reviews on up to three specific platforms (e.g., Google Reviews, Facebook, etc.). Corresponding QR codes will be created and incorporated to directly link to each individual platform for ease of use.
Having a properly set up Google Business Profile is critical to a business's success because it's often the first impression potential customers get when searching online. An optimized profile increases visibility in local search results and Google Maps, helping your business appear when people search for services you offer in your area.
Google uses profile data—such as relevance, proximity, and prominence—to determine rankings, so completing every section (including categories, services, and photos) and keeping it updated regularly signals to Google that your business is active and trustworthy.
Consistent engagement through reviews, timely responses, and posts also improves your SEO, demonstrating credibility and enhancing your chance of being featured in the coveted Local Pack (top three search results). Meeting Google’s quality standards legitimizes your business in their algorithm and in the eyes of your customers—making it not just visible, but preferred.
For clarity's sake, I've identified the main points. That said, I create a collaborative enviornment that isn't nearly as rigid as bullet points, but clarity is kindness. Content typically requires a two week lead time.