Beyond Google Business

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In 2023, having a strong online presence is critical for any business looking to succeed. Many businesses turn to Google Business as a way to establish an online presence, but simply having a Google Business profile is not enough to truly establish a strong digital footprint. Today I’d like to share with you some reasons why having a Google Business profile isn’t enough for a business to establish a strong online presence.

Does my business need to be on Google?

It goes without saying that people use Google to find businesses all the time. 63% of consumers say they use Google to see what reviews a business has. Considering that around 89% of consumers say they make the effort to read reviews before buying products online, it’s pretty important to have a Google Business profile.

As valuable a tool it might be though, Google Business profile is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to establishing a strong online presence. While it is an essential tool that can help businesses improve their visibility in Google search results and provide potential customers with important information such as business hours, location, and contact information, it is just one of many tools that businesses can use to establish their online presence.

In short, if you do not have one, you’re missing out. But creating your profile is not all you should do when it comes to setting up your business’s online presence.

What are some limitations of having a Google Business profile?

One of the biggest limitations of a Google Business profile is that it is largely focused on providing basic information about a business, rather than providing a more comprehensive overview of what a business has to offer. While businesses can add photos, reviews, and other information to their Google Business profile, it is still limited in terms of what it can do.

For example, a Google Business profile may provide information about a business’s location and hours, but it may not provide information about the products or services that a business offers. Similarly, while businesses can add photos to their Google Business profile, they may not be able to showcase their products or services in the way that they would like to.

Another limitation of a Google Business profile is that it is primarily focused on providing information to people who are already searching for a business. While this is an important aspect of establishing an online presence, it is not the only one. Businesses also need to focus on reaching out to potential customers and building relationships with them.

This is where other tools, such as a professionally designed website, social media platforms, email marketing, and content marketing, can be incredibly valuable. By using these tools, businesses can reach out to potential customers, build relationships with them, and establish themselves as thought leaders in their industry. Additionally, if you have a website, more customers are likely to find your business online when they’re looking for your services but hadn’t heard about your business yet.

So if you hadn’t already, setup your Google Business profile. Once you’ve done that, don’t just forget about it and wait for customers to find you. You need to be actively monitoring and responding to reviews, implement search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to improve your visibility in search results, and use paid advertising to reach out to potential customers, to start.

To truly establish a strong online presence, businesses need to take a comprehensive approach that includes a wide range of tools and techniques. While a Google Business profile is an important part of this approach, there are more pieces to the puzzle. By using a wide range of tools and techniques, businesses can establish a strong online presence that helps them reach out to potential customers, build relationships with them, and ultimately succeed in 2023.