
Although Google allows you to list the most commonly used information about your business that anyone who finds your Google Places Directory should know, there are a few other things you can add to your listing that could increase your credibility and boost your business in ways you can’t imagine . .
Below; I’ll give you some ideas of things you can say about your business and yourself that will increase your chances of getting new business.
1. Consider hiring a professional photographer
Although this option can be a little expensive, consider hiring a professional photographer to take pictures of the owner (you), your store, the products you sell, your employees, and even your customers. Think about it, a photographer’s job isn’t just to take pictures, it’s to make what they’re photographing look good.
Another important thing to consider is that most people will only remember five to seven items at a time, so make sure you list them in order of importance. Don’t be lazy and make sure you change them every six months or whenever something amazing happens.
Google limits you to just 10 images and buy positive reviews online each can be a maximum of 1Mb in size. Don’t forget to optimize the image for devices with slower connections such as mobile phones.
2. Add videos to your list
If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine how much value a video can add to your business listing in the Google Places Directory. This can be very expensive to produce