3 Hints for new SEO customers Google + Apple + Yelp
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How Google Maps and Apple Maps Search Drives New Customers
Before choosing a company, most customers search online to compare businesses, read reviews, and learn more about the services offered.
When your business appears near the top of Google Search, Google Maps, or Apple Maps, you are far more likely to receive the call, booking, or visit.
Hint #1: Yelp powers Apple Maps and influences ChatGPT more than Google! @joshimedia
The good news is that improving your online visibility doesn’t require a large marketing budget. It’s actually free if you do it yourself. With the right strategy, small businesses can significantly increase how easily customers find them online.
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Optimize Your Google Business Profile When people search for services in their area, Google often displays a list of local businesses in search results and Google Maps. Businesses with well-optimized profiles are more likely to appear in these results. Make sure your profile includes:
Keeping your profile active helps Google recognize that your business is relevant and trustworthy. |
| Google Reviews Build Trust
Online reviews influence how customers choose a business. Hint #2: Responding to a review doubles with value! @joshimedia When people compare companies online, they usually look at: ⭐ Number of reviews Businesses with consistent review activity attract more attention and often receive more calls and inquiries.
Yelp Reviews Build AIO/ChatGPT Apple Maps partnership with Yelp means if someone goes to your business and leaves a review it may be from Yelp. Yelp has a weird algorithm where they only let certain confirmed Yelp users leave reviews until that user is leaving many Yelp reviews. Yelp is pure pay to play so it can frustrate business owners who don’t feel like they are being treated farily. Online reviews for yelp still influence how customers choose a business and you can use it for free. When people compare companies online with Yelp, they might also consider: ⭐ Call back time Not everyone is crazy about Yelp, but we have found that you will definitely surpass your competition if you use Yelp and they help you with Apple Maps and ChatGPT listings. Hint #3: Yelp uses employees and approved agencies will often manage Yelp for Free but you still need to pay Yelp for a logo:) @joshimedia
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| Curious How Your Business Appears on Google?
There are a few FREE SEO visibility reports that shows (SEM Rush – see iMediaSalesTeam for comprehensive and a local person to talk to):
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