Google My Business brings the best of Google features together

Google recently announced a new program called My Business that aims to help business owners manage their business listing, which eventually help build their online presence and relationship with customers. Introducing Google My Business What purposes Google My Business can be used for?

• Updating business information on search, maps and many more
• Sharing of photos
• Sharing of content
• Creating and track of campaigns with integration of Google AdWords Express
• Responding to customer reviews
• Determine the business reputation in-front of customers
• Accessing business insight reports
• Seeking info related to YouTube and Analytics accounts

How to access Google My Business?

•  If you are a Google+ user, you will be directly taken to new Google My Business. In case, if you are new to it, you need to sign up with Google My Business website.
• After logging, you will see a blue button “Get on Google”, which will take you to the world map, where you can find your business.
• If you are not a local business owner, you need to change the specified area by clicking the option in the upper right corner, which will help you to get started with a Storefront, Service Area or Brand Page on Google+.
• In case, you can’t find your business on the map and you need to add it. Click on “None of these matches” option and you will see a page where you need to fill the details like physical address and the type of business.
• After submitting the info, Google will search if the listing is already present and if not, then you would need to choose “Keep my information” option.
• Then you will be asked to confirm whether you agree to the terms or not, if yes then click the confirm button and get started with your Google+ Page and business account.
• A verification code will be sent to you to your mailing address you need to verify it;otherwise, you won’t be able to make any edits in your listing in future.

How account can be managed on Google My Business?

• With the invention of Google My Business, owners can now easily connect with existing and potential customers by making a perfect social content strategy.
• Interaction with customers can also be increased by posting search, photos, profile etc. on the account.
• Business reviews can be monitored by using the review tool.
• With exciting features present on dashboard, owner can chat live with customers, or create photo albums of products, services, customers and employees.