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Kick Off 2024 Right, Make Sure Folks Find Your Spot on Google Maps

January 3, 2024 by Basil Puglisi Leave a Comment

Most customers decide in seconds if your business is worth a click. Old holiday hours or stale photos? They scroll right past. Here’s how to grab their attention and start the year with more visits.

What it is: Your free listing on Google Maps for hours photos updates and posts.

How it works: Sign in, set your current hours, add two new photos of your setup, and post a short promo. A bar might post new year specials on taps, come grab one today.

What to do this week: Update your holiday hours, upload two new photos, and add one short promo post.

Why it matters: Accurate details stop customers from assuming you’re outdated and heading elsewhere. It builds quick trust, improves your search visibility, and drives real sales from locals as Google’s own guides confirm.

Goal: Aim for +20 profile views this month by checking your Google stats.

For more:
Google. (2015). Edit your business hours. https://support.google.com/business/answer/15300403
Google. (2017). Create & manage posts. https://support.google.com/business/answer/7342169
Google. (2013). Edit your Business Profile. https://support.google.com/business/answer/3039617

About the Barstool Blog
The Barstool Blog is built for small business owners who want quick advice without the jargon. I break things down into what it is how it works what you can do this week and why it matters. For deeper dives check out my #AIgenerated blogs on SEO Social Media and Workflow including ecommerce and CRM. For industry leaders my #AIassisted blog shares a monthly look into business marketing digital strategies content events and AI.

Filed Under: Barstool Blog, Google Business Profile Tagged With: google, local search

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