As a local business, if you are not marketing your company using the most updated approach based upon what Google is doing, you’ll be left out in the cold and your competitors will have the upper hand.
If you haven’t noticed, as of last August Google has completely changed how they manage local business search results. In Google’s very aggressive move to compete head on with the likes of Yelp, CitySearch, Yellow etc, Google is now delivering local business search results using a map and more…
Their super-enhanced Maps (aka Places) listing is truly amazing. Those doing a search for local businesses at home, office or on their mobile phone now get everything served up near the top of Page One!
Google now offers the world’s best, most cost-effective local business listing. No one else comes close. And it’s not too late for NZ business to take advantage of this.
Firstly, Google doesn’t charge a big monthly or annual fee like most directories. But it does take time, expertise to set up and maintain. Typically 4-8 hours initial work then a time each month to check stats and upload event notices, photos, specials etc..
Secondly, it’s much more than the static online listings we’re all used to. We set aside time each month to help you track results (stats), plus display of new photos or promotions within your Google Listing.
Your Digital Display Ad online – From $3.00 per day
Remember this isn’t just a traditional online ‘listing’ you’ll see in other directories like Yellow or Finda. When claimed and updated it’s a smart, mobile-optimised mini website – A virtual online, easily updated ‘display ad’ for your business. Example left of a little store in Ponsonby listed within the top 7-pack on Page one of Google. They haven’t even got a website yet, but already listed way above the multi-nationals… (Who still work on the mistaken belief that running a $100,000 website will get you found online).
Note this detailed display ad within Google Maps was something you once paid thousands per year for in the old Yellow Pages books. Only now a Google Maps listing can get you far higher sales results that only Google can provide. Tie Maps in with targeted Adwords (pay-per-click) advertising with matching landing pages on your own WordPress self-managed website, and you’ve the ultimate traffic magnet to find new customers searching for a product you have. (Read this article).
Remember, traffic to Google is far higher than other directories or industry listings. All directories have their place and serve a purpose. However your Google Local Business Listing is THE MOST important.
Google Maps helps you BE FOUND, as well as promote events, specials, show photos, a video and list customer reviews. The things Ad Agencies will charge thousands for…
Our cost per listing/address: Just $375.00 setup (claim, update, optimise) then just $45 per month (excl gst) management fee to keep your listing prominent in Google and make it work hard for you. We’ve an optional all inclusive $85.00/month plan – No setup fee required. (excl gst. Minimum 12 months)
Our Google maps listing service includes:
- Setting up required Google account on behalf of your business
- Claim and verify listing; enter business details; update content
- Check, update and optimise against other online sources (important)
- Optimise and upload up to 6 photos and one video (client-supplied) for the listing
- Monthly management: Supplying visitor stats, displaying monthly specials, announcements etc.
Start Today
Contact us using the form below. We’ll supply required documentation as a pdf as well as an online signup option. We’ll also phone to confirm all details and discuss aspects of your business that could enhance your listing. Setup work is normally completed within 5 days of completing the paperwork and payment.
