1. The What, Why and How
WHY IS GOOGLE PLACES
IMPORTANT

2. Google Places
(previously called Google Local)
 A listing or directory service that your
customers are using to find businesses, just
like yours
 Millions and millions of businesses are taking
advantage of this and if you are not, you will
be left behind.

3. Why is it important?
 People are progressively using the internet to
find businesses in their local areas... Will they
be able to find you?
 Having a listing on Google Places will help
you be easily found on google.com and
Google Maps.

4. Mobile World
 Many of today's new phones and GPS
systems incorporate Google Maps.
 If you have a correct Google Places
listing, people can use their phones to find
your business.

5. What does it Look Like?
 Google place are displayed when a person
searches for a local keyword and they are
often listed first …
 ….and that could be you…
 Google places are displayed on Google Maps
results and Google.com

6. Variety of Platforms
 Google Places and Google Maps often found
 on Apple devices and tablets
 and Android devices and tablets
 and GPS System

7. Conclusion
Your listing is up there on top
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Means a lot of business