Podcast 18: How To Use The New Features In Google My Business with Aaron Hockel

Learn why your profile on Google My Business is critical to your business getting found on the internet in today’s interview with Aaron Hockel of Alta Vista Strategic Partners. Google has just rolled out two new features that you’ll want to know about and implement, and Aaron is going to tell us how to get the most out of them. We start out with the basics and then get into the advanced tips and tricks to get your business to the top of the list. Aaron was also my guest on Episode 6, so feel free to go back and take a listen to that conversation.

Using What Are Google Posts and How To Set Up Google My Business Messaging

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Google My Business—what is it and why should I care about it as a roofing contractor?

Tips to improve your location in Google Maps:
1. Register your Google My Business account
2. Get a lot of Google reviews
3. Add pictures and offers regularly to your listing
Why photos are necessary to your Google listing:
1. You will get THREE TIMES as many click-throughs!
2. Photos will increase traffic and visibility
What are Google Posts—how it works and how a roofer can use it
Google Messenging benefits:
1. Immediate text capability to the company
2. Quick and easy setup and use
3. It’s totally FREE!
4. It will bring you, new customers