Google has removed your places page!
March 22, 2013
How does this change affect your auto repair/auto parts business?
In an effort to increase the use of its Google + social media platform, Google has converted your Places Page to a Google+ Page. This change can have a tremendous effect on how customers find your business.
How does this change affect your auto repair/auto parts business?
In June, Google merged business places pages with plus pages. If you are unsure of what a place page is, it’s the Google search listing at the top of the search area displaying the map section in alphabetized order.
As a business owner, you can still use Google Places to manage your business information; However, your customers can now rate, review, and upload photos through the new local search experience Google +. Now, when customers search for your business, instead of seeing a places page, they’ll be directed to the local Google + page for your business. This new platform is a great way to reach out to existing and future customers. Remember, when you load pictures on to your Google Plus page, follow the same advice Repair Shop Websites gives you about pictures on your website: A picture from the nearest intersection, road, or street that displays your sign and front of your shop or parts store – this provides customers and potential customers that land on your website or Google Plus page an opportunity to put 2 and 2 together as they pass by your shop or store on a daily basis. Repair shop owners, do you have a waiting area? Display pictures of this to your potential customers and let them know they have a safe, clean, and professional shop ready to take care of their auto repair needs. As always, there is a wealth of information on the web about the new Google Plus features.
If you would like more information, visit https://support.google.com/plus/bin/topic.py?hl=en&topic=2566084
If you have additional questions or need help, please call Repair Shop Websites customer service at 866-665-1605 .
