Show up on Google Search and Maps
Many consumers turn to Google to search for services they need. If you have a physical location or work primarily with local customers, you can turn those searches into customers by claiming your free Business Profile on Google. A complete profile gives potential customers the information they need to select your services.
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Show up on Google Search and Maps
Many consumers turn to Google to search for services they need. If you have a physical location or work primarily with local customers, you can turn those searches into customers by claiming your free Business Profile on Google. A complete profile gives potential customers the information they need to select your services.
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Claim a web address
Start building your home online by choosing a website address (also called a domain name) that is short, memorable, and easy to spell. Purchase your domain through Google Domains, starting at $12/year.
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Create a website
If you don’t already have a dedicated website, it’s a powerful marketing tool to consider. Our guide makes creating a website easy, with valuable tips and recommendations for website builder tools.
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Get started with website SEO
Once you have a website, you have a place where customers can find out more about what you offer. Next, you’ll want to make sure people can find your website on search engines. One way to do this is through Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
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Next: Do Business Online
Great job!
You’ve taken important steps to make sure your business is found on Google.
- Claimed your Business Profile on Google
- Claimed a web address
- Created a website
- Optimized your website
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Claim a web address
Start building your home online by choosing a website address (also called a domain name) that is short, memorable, and easy to spell. Purchase your domain through Google Domains, starting at $12/year.
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Create a website
If you don’t already have a dedicated website, it’s a powerful marketing tool to consider. Our guide makes creating a website easy, with valuable tips and recommendations for website builder tools.
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Free
Get started with website SEO
Once you have a website, you have a place where customers can find out more about what you offer. Next, you’ll want to make sure people can find your website on search engines. One way to do this is through Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
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Let customers contact you from Google Search and Maps
With your Business Profile, you can make it easy for customers to understand the services you offer, message or call you, and even book appointments directly from Google Search and Maps.
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Let customers contact you from Google Search and Maps
With your Business Profile, you can make it easy for customers to understand the services you offer, message or call you, and even book appointments directly from Google Search and Maps.
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Set up your website to drive leads and bookings
When someone reaches your website, you have an opportunity to turn them into a customer. The design and content of your website can help encourage a visitor to contact you or book an appointment - and become a paying customer.
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Next: Work Smarter
Great job!
You’ve taken important steps to learn how to do business online.
- Let customers contact you on Google Search and Maps
- Got personalized tips from Local Opportunity Finder
- Set up your website to drive leads and bookings
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Let customers contact you from Google Search and Maps
With your Business Profile, you can make it easy for customers to understand the services you offer, message or call you, and even book appointments directly from Google Search and Maps.
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Set up your website to drive leads and bookings
When someone reaches your website, you have an opportunity to turn them into a customer. The design and content of your website can help encourage a visitor to contact you or book an appointment - and become a paying customer.
Get professional tools and email
With the right digital tools, you can streamline tasks. Google Workspace includes access to tools that make it easy to share information with your team and clients, like Google Docs, Slides and Meet. Plus, you can get a professional email address like joe@your-business.com.
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Get professional tools and email
With the right digital tools, you can streamline tasks. Google Workspace includes access to tools that make it easy to share information with your team and clients, like Google Docs, Slides and Meet. Plus, you can get a professional email address like joe@your-business.com.
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Measure your success online
When it comes to business, it’s essential to measure how people engage with your website. What behavior leads to a booking? Are people running into any barriers? Google Analytics can help you understand your web traffic so you can make your website even better.
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Stay informed on your industry
When you’re busy running a business, it’s tough keeping up with the latest industry news. But the more you know, the savvier you’ll be. Setting up Google Alerts is a quick and easy way to get free business news and information delivered directly to you.
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Next: Reach customers
Great job!
You’ve taken important steps to learn how to work smarter.
- Got professional tools and emails
- Measured your success with Google Analytics
- Set up Google Alerts to gather insights
- Learned how to run Google Surveys
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Measure your success online
When it comes to business, it’s essential to measure how people engage with your website. What behavior leads to a booking? Are people running into any barriers? Google Analytics can help you understand your web traffic so you can make your website even better.
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Free
Stay informed on your industry
When you’re busy running a business, it’s tough keeping up with the latest industry news. But the more you know, the savvier you’ll be. Setting up Google Alerts is a quick and easy way to get free business news and information delivered directly to you.
Advertise your business to local customers
Google Local Services Ads is a powerful way to reach customers right when they’re looking for services like yours. Your ads will only appear to customers in your service area, and you only pay if a customer calls you directly from the ad. If you qualify, a Google Screened or Google Guaranteed badge provides extra credibility.
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Advertise your business to local customers
Google Local Services Ads is a powerful way to reach customers right when they’re looking for services like yours. Your ads will only appear to customers in your service area, and you only pay if a customer calls you directly from the ad. If you qualify, a Google Screened or Google Guaranteed badge provides extra credibility.
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Bring your brand to life with video
On YouTube, businesses of all sizes can bring what makes them unique to life. Create a channel in just a few steps, then upload demos, tutorials and more to share your business with an engaged audience.
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Use email marketing to reconnect
Email marketing is a useful tool for staying in touch with your customers —it’s targeted, flexible and relatively inexpensive. It can be used to encourage customers to come back, show them new services, share promotions, special offers, and more.
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Join the conversation online
Your customers are active online and on social media, leaving reviews and looking for content. Consider where you might be able to engage with your customers online to make a good impression and encourage them to visit you online (or in person).
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Keep Learning
Great job!
You’ve taken important steps to reach customers online.
- Advertised your business online
- Brought your brand to life on YouTube
- Used email marketing to connect
- Joined the conversation online
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Bring your brand to life with video
On YouTube, businesses of all sizes can bring what makes them unique to life. Create a channel in just a few steps, then upload demos, tutorials and more to share your business with an engaged audience.
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Use email marketing to reconnect
Email marketing is a useful tool for staying in touch with your customers —it’s targeted, flexible and relatively inexpensive. It can be used to encourage customers to come back, show them new services, share promotions, special offers, and more.
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Join the conversation online
Your customers are active online and on social media, leaving reviews and looking for content. Consider where you might be able to engage with your customers online to make a good impression and encourage them to visit you online (or in person).
Want help getting started with Google products?
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