Introduction to Google Business Profile

Have you ever wondered how Google knows to show you a store or service near your location, even if you don’t add ‘near me’ to your search? This isn’t search engine magic. Many local businesses shown in Google search results will have done one simple thing: they claimed their Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business).  You too can harness this powerful SEO weapon—and get your business in front of people looking to buy products or services close to your location.  What is a Google Business Profile? A Google Business Profile is a free tool used by businesses for better marketing to local customers. It offers an easy way to create, manage, and optimize the information that appears for their business in Google search results, on Google Maps, and (sometimes) in Google Shoppi...