Katalyst Digital
Local Map Listing
Google Maps is one of the most convenient features on any smartphone. When people are in a new place or looking for a nearby business, it's often the first place they turn to. Google Maps provides users with the ability to search for a type of businesses and instantly see the top results that are close to them. This means many people are making their choice on where to go based entirely on what appears in their Google Maps results. For local, Michigan-based businesses, that decision point is make-or break. Getting found online directly influences whether someone walks through your doors or your competitor's.
At Katalyst Digital, we help Michigan businesses tap into the power of Google Maps to get noticed by the people in their neighborhood. Ranking in the "map pack" or the top local listings, boosts your business's visibility and builds instant credibility. Google Maps is no longer just for directions, it's your business's online front door.
Imagine you are in a new area or just looking for the closest option to you. You'll probably search Google Maps for something like "coffee shop near me". What you don't realize is that there are specific algorithms that determine what Google Maps will show at the top of the results for you. Without a strategy that optimizes your visibility, your business could be buried beneath your competitors even if you are the closest option to them. That is where our talented team of marketing whizzes comes in to make sure when people are searching for businesses like yours, they find it right at the top. It is a crucial component to modern marketing, and you might be surprised by how much business you are currently missing out on without a Google Maps strategy.
How Marketing Through Google Maps Will Boost Your Sales
Are you looking for an opportunity to change the way your Michigan business finds new sales leads? It may already be your top focus to see how you can use all of the advantages of
digital marketing to guarantee that people are finding and using your business. If that is the case, then Katalyst Digital can provide you with the practical know how to accomplish all of your goals of bringing in new customers. One of the really cool and innovative ways that we have been able to do that with our clients is by boosting their presence on Google Maps.
While there are some overlaps between Google Search and Google Maps,
Google Maps has a separate algorithm and ranking factors to work in your favor, this requires a focused strategy. With the expertise that our marketers bring to the table, we will position your business at the top of the local results, making sure when people are searching for businesses like yours through Google Maps, they will be able to find you easily. The top Google Map results is where the action is and this can drive serious traffic and tangible results for your bottom line.
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Google My Business Profile
How many times have you said "I can just Google it" when reference a business's information? Your Google My Business (GMB) profile is your online business card for anyone in the world to find you. Think of it as your digital storefront. It should be completely filled out so customers looking for your business can easily find your information, photos of your work, and they should be left wanting to visit your website. If you plan to run Google Ads, it is essential to have an optimized Google My Business profile. Katalyst Digital will help you update your listing and optimize it to build trust with your customers and increase engagement.
We will also help actively manage your profile by posting updates, fresh content and actively manage your reviews. By being active, this tells Google your business is operating and in demand, this signals the algorithm to boost your Google My Business profile towards the top of the search results. Customers will look at your business's reviews, they want to see positive experiences and they understand there will be a few negative reviews, but they are looking to see how your handled them. If you are trying to resolve the issue and work with the unsatisfied customer, that shows that you care about your customer experience. By optimizing your GMB and Local Listing Management with Katalyst Digital, we will ensure your Michigan business stays accurate, visible, and competitive.
