When someone searches “silk saree shop near me” or “best clinic in Mayiladuthurai”, Google shows the Maps results first. If your business is not in that top three, most of those customers never see you. Here is what we do for our clients to fix that.
1. Use your real business name
Write the name exactly as it appears on your board. Adding extra keywords to the name breaks Google’s rules and can get the profile suspended.
2. Pick the right primary category
The primary category matters more than anything else on the profile. A textile showroom should pick “Saree store” or “Clothing store”, not just “Store”. Add 2–4 secondary categories for the other things you sell.
3. Keep one phone number everywhere
Your phone number on Google, your website, your Facebook page and your visiting card should all match. Mixed numbers confuse Google and customers.
4. Upload real photos every month
Shop front, inside, products, team. Fresh photos tell Google the business is active. Phone photos are fine, just make sure they are bright and clear.
5. Ask every happy customer for a review
Reviews are the biggest ranking factor you control. Print a QR code at the billing counter that opens your review link. Reply to every review, good or bad.
6. Post offers and updates
Google Posts work like mini ads on your profile. Festival offers, new arrivals and events are perfect. Post at least once a week.
7. Link your website
A fast website with your address, phone and services on it helps Google trust your profile. That is one reason we build every client site with local SEO built in.
Want us to set this up for you? Talk to DOT Advertising and we will audit your profile for free.