Imagine this: you’re looking to try out a new restaurant in your local area. What do you do first? You either search “good restaurants near me” on Google or you use another local directory/review site to find the top restaurants in the area. What does that mean for your auto repair shop? It means that if potential customers are doing the same when looking for a new auto repair shop; they’ll only find you if you’re on the top of these online sources’ rankings. So let us explain how Google+ marketing can help your gain customers today.

What is Google+?

If you’re not Googling everything, you’re doing something wrong. Google is the world’s most popular search engine, and you don’t want to miss out on the free opportunity to be listed on the #1 search engine that no one else can compete with. Dominating over 78% of the search engine market, most consumers, including you, use it to find any local businesses.

By searching up “auto repair shop in Atlanta” on Google, you will find that Google+ listings appear on the top of your search page along with other relevant websites. These listings provide your shop’s essential information like address, phone numbers, hours, and review rankings. With Google+ you can:

• monitor online reviews
• effectively target your local area
• enchance your local search and map search rankings

Why Google+?

Why should you have your own Google+ page? 84% of customers rely on online reviews to make any sort of purchase decision, and Google+ is a free and valuable resource that your potential customers have access to help them make this decision. It also helps your shop’s SEO and ranking on search engine results.

The ability for customers to write reviews also exposes your shop as trustable and reliable. By being able to respond to bad reviews, you can respond in the right manner to help protect your business’s image in the local community. Don’t forget that it’s also a great opportunity to respond to positive reviews, showing that you acknowledge and appreciate your loyal customers!

So What Should You do Next?

Even if you’re listing already exists, you have to claim and verify your auto repair shop. This is in order for Google to ensure that consumers are getting accurate information.

Dont’ have a listing and want to create a page? Don’t know how to verify your account? No need to worry! CareCareCONNECTt has a free Google+ Marketing eBook for you on our website. Find it under the “Download Free Resources” along with other free marketing resources to help boostyour shop’s business. Make sure to check out our free consultation service with CCC web technicians in order to see how your shop’s business can grow through the power of the web.

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