Googleplaces_Computer Explorers
- 1. Setting up a Google Places ListingUsing Google Places to build local brand awareness
- 2. How does my business rank ???
- 3. Most Viewed / Most Trustworthy
- 5. Keywords People Use to Find YouKeywords Google Associates with YouKeywords Your Website and Social Media Platforms are Optimized For
- 6. Suggested Key Word IdeasAfter School ProgramsSummer Camp ProgramsComputer Classes for KidsLego RoboticsTechnology ClassesChild Education
- 7. Get on the Map
- 8. Now, that’s what I call optimized!
- 9. After School Program Search
- 10. It’s FREE!Claim your business listing on Google. It's free!Claim and EditVerify your information to make sure people can find you on GoogleStand outEngage customers with photos, offers, public responses and moreGet insightsUse info about your listing to make smarter business decisions
- 11. Step 1• Claim your listingBEFOREThis will either read Edit this Place or Owner verified listing
- 12. Create a new listing if one doesn’t exist.AFTER
- 13. Step 2Computer ExplorersUse Computer Explorers After School Programs(example) for your company name – NOT your franchise nameComputer Explorers/After School ProgramComputer ExplorersComputer Explorers
- 14. Step 3Create your listing at www.google.com/placesSign in using a your Google account
- 15. Step 4Computer ExplorersEnter basic information:Company name, address, email, website, phone number, description and categories123 Main StreetMain CityState12345CE@gmail.comwww.computerexplorers.comWe will give you a description about your business. After School ProgramSummer Camps
- 16. Step 5Enter Google Maps locator pin and addressComputer Explorershttp://www.computerexplorers.com
- 17. Step 6Enter hours of operations and payment options
- 18. Step 7Enter 10 photos – use before and after photosEnter 5 videosCorporate youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/computerexplorersCorporate Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pbphotos/
- 19. Step 8Add additional details specific to your franchise
- 20. Step 9Collect testimonialsCustomers will need to write testimonials using a Google accountComputer Explorers
- 22. Computer ExplorersSTAR RATINGSUpload photos and videos
- 23. Step 10Monitor traffic and performanceTweak as needed
- 24. TipsGoogle places listings drive traffic to both your website and your listing pageMake sure the phone number is a salesperson’s direct phone number and that it is answered – use a local number only!Reviews are a HUGE factor in ranking – try to get 10-15 positiveThe more often you update and monitor your listing, the higher Google will rank it. Listings that are more complete and have more recent info perform better
Editor's Notes
- #2: Using Google Place to
- #3: Google Places reaches millions of people who are searching for billions of things. You are local for something in the local area.
- #4: 3 types of search results. Sponsored pay per click, organic results which is in the middle of the pages. Actually results at the bottom.
- #5: The key to driving traffic are keywords. The key to getting found! If you get found you get business.
- #7: Computer training
- #14: You can stack you business name. Company name
- #19: Make sure you use the Lori Gross WCIU video and photos. One should be logo of computer explorers and lego robotics.
- #25: Next steps.