Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Google Places is Good for Business

Google places is a free service that allows business owners to gain exposure, without having a website. All you would need to do is post your contact information, and allow Google to do the rest. There is no need to have a website because all of your businesses contact information will be displayed on the first page of the search engine. This will bring you traffic and new customers to your business, which that could potentially increase your sales. You can update your information and upload pictures, and videos to your listing.

There is a rating system, so customers can give their feedback about your establishment. This gives new customers an idea of what your business has to offer. The business owner can respond to the feedback given, it could be negative or positive. With Google places you can update your customers in real time about discounts, coupons, and any other announcements that may seem of value. This is a great platform because business can get their brand out to millions of people for free.

Google places also has a mobile app that allows users to find your listing faster than using a PC. Mobile advertising is the wave of the future, and Google places makes it easier tap into that market. It eliminates the need for a website, but there's nothing wrong using your website to get traffic. Create your Google places listing, and see an increase in your sales.

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