Google Business Profile: the free listing most Tricity businesses ignore
In this article 4 parts
Why it matters
Search "dentist near me" or "café in Sector 35" and the map shows up before most websites. If your profile is half-filled, the call goes next door.
The 20-minute checklist
- Business name exactly as on your board. No keyword stuffing.
- The right primary category, plus a few secondary ones
- Phone, website and hours, including holidays
- Services or products, with prices if you can
- At least ten real photos: outside, inside, team, work
Reviews are the engine
Ask every happy customer. Put a QR code at the counter and send a short link on WhatsApp. Reply to every review, good or bad, quickly and politely.
Keep it alive
Post an update every week or two. Add photos monthly. An active profile looks trustworthy to people and to Google.
Quick questions
Can I add keywords to my business name?
No. Use your real name. Keyword stuffing can get the profile suspended.
How long until my profile ranks better?
Small fixes can help within weeks. Reviews and steady activity build it up over a few months.
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