#11 The Biggest Barrier to Attracting Local Business And How You Can Fix It - With Resident Google My Business & SEO Expert, Amanda Tento

In episode #11, I have the honour of talking with our Resident SEO and Google My Business Expert, The Determined Mom, Amanda Tento.  No matter how small your business is, it's extremely important to be listed in Google to drive more customers to your business. Small business owners often think that they don’t need to be on Google. But that is not true! If you're not using this feature, you are missing out on the chance of getting more clients. Here are the reasons why: 1. Local SEO is very important. Consumers tend to search for local businesses online and if you haven’t verified your Google listing, there is a good chance that your business won’t show up when people search online for the products and services that your business provides. 2. The Google My Business listing has a free online advertising tool, which is Google Reviews. 3. There are more people now who use apps like Google Maps to look for products and service providers. And if your business doesn't show up in their search, how will they know that your business even exists? Google My Business is the ideal way to rank your local business in the top 3 Google Maps results. Most small business owners don’t know how to make Google My Business work for their business. Watch this video from KEM WordPress Community: Ask The Expert  - Live Q&A to learn more about the importance and benefits of Google My Business and how it can be utilized better with Review Extensions and Call Extensions. You'll also learn how Google Maps is used in conjunction with Local Business Pages! Watch this video from KEM WordPress Community: Ask The Expert  - Live Q&A where Business Management Expert - Amanda Tento discusses the importance of Google My Business Optimization. Setting up Google My Business is an incredibly effective way to make your business more visible and discoverable by Google. And yes it is FREE to set up!! More about Amanda: Amanda Tento is the owner of The Determined Mom, a Digital Marketing Agency based out of Lacey, WA in the US. She lives with her husband and three daughters! Amanda has been in business management for the last 13 years and has always been involved in Marketing, Social Media, and Operations. She has combined this wealth of experience with completing various trainings in SEO, WordPress, Social Media, and Marketing. The Determined Mom focuses on SEO and their clients are typically Mom business owners. Join the free Facebook Group for more Wordpress Tips to support you on your WordPress & Traffic Generation journey. KEM WordPress Community