Do you want customers to find your physical store or location at anytime? Do you want to increase your web exposure for FREE? If you answered YES to any of these then you need to be sure you are listed in Google Maps and have control of the information for updating and adding things like photos and coupons!
Google Maps is a Google service offering powerful, user-friendly mapping technology and local business information -- including business locations, contact information, and driving directions. A free listing on Google Maps makes it easy for them to find you. ... People search Google Maps for a business just like yours. With Google Maps, your customers will enjoy the following unique features when they find you:
- Integrated business search results - Find business locations and contact information all in one location, integrated on the map. For example, if you search for [ pizza in San Jose, CA ], locations of relevant listings and phone numbers appear on the map. You can also view additional information like hours of operation, types of payment accepted, and reviews.
- Draggable maps - Click and drag maps to view adjacent sections immediately (no long waits for new areas to download).
- Satellite imagery - View a satellite image (or a satellite image with superimposed map data) of your desired location that you can zoom and pan.
- Terrain maps - View physical features, such as mountains and vegetation, with elevation shading.
- Street View - View and navigate within street-level imagery.
- Detailed directions - Enter an address and let Google Maps plot the location and driving directions for you. Plan a trip by adding multiple destinations to your route, and click and drag the route to customize it. Learn more about Google Maps driving directions.
- Keyboard shortcuts - Pan left, right, up and down with the arrow keys. Pan wider with the Page Up, Page Down, Home and End keys. Zoom in and out with the plus (+) and minus (-) keys.
- Double-click to zoom functionality - Double left-click to zoom in, and double right-click to zoom out (Ctrl+ double-click for Mac users).
- Scroll wheel zooming - Use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out of the maps.
Your business will have an easier time getting web traffic and customers if you list it in the Google Local directory, Google Maps. Instead of having dozens or hundreds of competitors in your neighborhood, you may find there are very few. This option is not available for businesses that are "online only", and are only for your "brick and mortar" businesses. If you have multiple locations, be sure to list them all. Be sure to go through all the fields and give as much detail as possible about your business and what you can offer people.
Create an account at Google and follow the step by step directions to get your local business listed in a few short weeks. There will be a physical mailer of a post card or phone call to guarantee the legitimacy of your submission, so be sure to be prepared for that.
Reach new customers on Google Maps and Google.com
Local customers are already searching for the products and services you offer. Why not make it easy for them to find you on Google search and on Google Maps? The Local Business Center is the place to start.
Works great for businesses of any size
Whether you run a single dentist's office or dozens of coffee shops, manage all your listings from a single account.
Update your listing at any timeUse the Local Business Center to edit your listing whenever and however you like. Your Google Maps results will be updated in a few weeks, not next year.
iNET Web can assist you in setting up your account, we can even set up the listing through our Google account but will recomend that you set up your own Google account so you can access your listing any time. Updating information, adding photos and even adding coupons to provide incentive for people to come into your store, restaurant, bar, or service center. Give
iNET Web a call at 262.574.9400, we are happy to help promote your business in every way possible including getting listed for FREE on Google Maps!