Read this for information around a program called Google Local Guides as well the importance of Verifying your Google Map Listing for your Business. You would be surprised at how many business owners and marketers are still not aware that Google gives you a FREE listing all you need to do is claim it giving you control of managing the information displayed within Google Search for your company. Many business owners are not aware of Google’s ability to help people find businesses near them online. Mobile devices dominate Search, and we are always using our phones and computers to get directions to a store, restaurant, hospital and more.

1. William Rock
Internet Marketing Specialist / Coach
?Is Your Business Verified with Google Maps
?
View the Entire Slide Deck @ https://goo.gl/rWFI9Q
Have You Seen this Message?
Default Image
Gain Control of Your Business
ThisCompanyHasNotRegisteredtheirBusinesswithGoogleMaps

2. Introduction
Areas of Expertise & Skills:
I have a vast skill set gained through years of past experience and have
been developing marketing strategies for companies on Google since 1998.
Specializing In:
Conversion Analytics Strategy / Training
Business Marketing Seminars
Internet Marketing Strategy
Web Design / Marketing Forensics / Security
Video / Editing
….. and Much More
William Rock
Internet Marketing Specialist / Coach
And Proud Advocate of:

3. Proud Volunteer in the Google Help Forums
https://topcontributor.withgoogle.com/
William Rock
Internet Marketing Specialist / Coach
Hot Topics I like to help Help in the Forums:
● Google My Business Troubleshooting
● Algorithm Penalties
● Hacked Website diagnosis

4. Proud Volunteer in the Google Local Guides Program
https://www.google.com/local/guides/
William Rock
Internet Marketing Specialist / Coach
Level 5 Guide / 2,057 Updates

5. 1,595 Edits Since October 2015 - The Stars Represent NOT Verified Listings
That is a lot of Stars
Wow

6. What did I find in my research ?
1,595 photos of local business, trying
hard not to miss anyone, I found an
overwhelming percentage of maps
incomplete and/or not verified along with a
poor image, lacking in quality photo
representation.
The graphic illustrates an 11 Mile Radius
marked with a STARS all have the message
“Claim this Business”.
Over 60% of Companies had

7. Gain Control of Your Business
ThisCompanyHasNotRegisteredtheirBusinesswithGoogleMaps
Update
?
Mobile View
Get Verified @ https://goo.gl/KOK9RP
Screenshot
Found July 2016

8. Show The Example
in Google Search
LIVE @ https://goo.gl/iCbKLZ

9. Experiment 1: Find a Restaurant at the Airport

10. Experiment 2: Find a Starbucks at the Airport

11. Experiment 3: Find a Beer at the Airport

12. Experiment 4: Find a Rental Car at the Airport

13. Experiment 5: Find Alaska Airlines

14. Experiment 6: Find American Airlines

15. Experiment 7: Find Delta Airlines

16. Experiment 8: Find Frontier Airlines

17. Experiment 8: Find Southwest Airlines

18. Verifying Your Business with Google
The Process is Very Simple:
Quick Tip: I find it easier to edit on a desktop
You will need a Google Account to Verify the Listing
1) Click on the Link Claim this Business it will take you to
https://business.google.com
2) Confirm the information and accept the terms of service
3) Click Continue

19. Get Verified @ https://goo.gl/vxmQS6

20. Google My Business is FREE and Easy to Use
Discover how your business can capitalize on Google My Business free business
listing and start reaching new customers even without a website.
https://www.google.com/business/

21. Need Help ? Ask a Your Question in the Help Forums
@ https://www.en.advertisercommunity.com

22. I have now helped over 1,595 Companies in an 11 Mile Radius
and found that over 60% of Companies have the Claim this Business Message

23. Google Maps Artwork
#LocalGuide :) See all my Photos @ https://goo.gl/FiUbJu

24. One of My Photos Uploaded to Google Maps
As part of the Google Local Guides Program

25. One of My Photos Uploaded to Google Maps
As part of the Google Local Guides Program

26. One of My Photos Uploaded to Google Maps
As part of the Google Local Guides Program

27. One of My Photos Uploaded to Google Maps
As part of the Google Local Guides Program

28. One of My Photos Uploaded to Google Maps
As part of the Google Local Guides Program

29. One of My Photos Uploaded to Google Maps
As part of the Google Local Guides Program

30. All of these #PHOTOS have been taken from my Phone :)
The Nexus 6 - Android #ROCKS

31. Quick Audience Participation Task
1) Open Your Smart Phone
2) Search for Your Business
3) Do You See This Message ?

32. Google Local Guides Program ?
Learn More @
https://www.google.com/local/guides/

33. 22 Million Views From Photos Uploaded //
1,528 companies map listings double checked
within an 11 mile radius starting in October 2015 to Now //
I have now uploaded over 3K in photos to Google Maps,
including inside shots, food photos and more ..
More Information @ https://goo.gl/iiAIfw

34. During my research, I took photos every weekend in the morning from around 8am - 10am before all
the stores opened up working trying to get the best photos possible…. Depending on the Weather :)
What an Adventure :)
Photos Taking Each Weekend

35. Google Street View (360 Camera )
Google Local Guides (Get Close and Personal)
Foot Powered :)
Google Maps Magic: Types of Photos

36. Funny Moment Volunteering as a Google Local Guides
I found a Google Car Selfie, and replaced it with a high quality Image
Do You See the Car in
the Window ?

37. Funny Moment Volunteering as a Google Local Guides
This selfie was me in the window (Disclaimer this image was not uploaded)

38. Local Guides Community Manager / Kansas City
@ goo.gl/T4iroY
William Rock
Internet Marketing Specialist / Coach

39. Important Message to Chamber of Commerce
Managers, I need Your Help with a Project :)

40. Where, I Need Your Help, is in your Next Meeting with your Members have them
open Google Search and find their business listing.
If you see a little blue button with a shield that says Claim this Business you will need to
follow the steps to Verify the listing ..
How to Verify Your Business Help Page
@ https://goo.gl/lS7W52 ((( Take Control of your Map Page ))

41. Here is an example of the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
and they need to also Claim their Business

42. Here is an example of the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce
and they need to also Claim their Business

43. Learn More about my Local Maps Studies
Kansas City Local Guides G+ Community
@ https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/108331276172987930769
Google Local Guide Connect Forums
@ https://www.localguidesconnect.com
Trying to FIX the World From Claim This Business Messages :)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/google-local-guides-fixing-one-listing-time-william-rock
Local Guides Google Plus Collection
@ https://plus.google.com/u/0/collection/UqfSTB

44. Here is a Fun Podcasts:
Search Talk Live Podcast @ https://goo.gl/OzkdEI
More to Come since my Study is not finished :)

45. Questions & Answers !
This is where the Fun Happens :)
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