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1 strategies and tactics for Google My Business

What is Google My Business strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Finding the right Google My Business strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

Transfer these examples to your app of choice, or opt for Tability to help keep you on track.

How to write your own Google My Business strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Google My Business strategy examples

You will find in the next section many different Google My Business tactics. We've included action items in our templates to make it as actionable as possible.

Strategies and tactics for improving local SEO

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Optimise Google My Business

    • Claim and verify your Google My Business listing
    • Complete all business information fields on Google My Business
    • Upload high-quality photos of your business
    • Encourage satisfied customers to leave positive reviews
    • Respond to all customer reviews
    • Post regular updates with news, offers, and events
    • Ensure your business category is accurate
    • Include your business hours and update them for holidays
    • Use the Q&A feature to answer common questions
    • Monitor and update your listing regularly

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Improve Local Citations

    • Audit existing citations for accuracy
    • Ensure NAP (Name, Address, Phone number) consistency across all listings
    • Create listings on prominent local directories
    • Submit your business to industry-specific directories
    • Update any outdated or incorrect information promptly
    • Monitor and manage your online reviews on all citation sources
    • Use tools like Moz Local to find and manage citations
    • Create content including local keywords on citation websites
    • Utilise social media profiles for additional citations
    • Regularly check and update citation data

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Create Localised Content

    • Research local keywords using tools like Google Keyword Planner
    • Create blog posts about local events and news
    • Write comprehensive local guides and lists (e.g., top 10 local eateries)
    • Embed a Google map with your location in your content
    • Include location-specific pages for each service/product you offer
    • Optimise website meta tags and descriptions with local keywords
    • Use local keywords in your URL structure
    • Publish customer testimonials and case studies from local clients
    • Collaborate with local influencers and bloggers
    • Monitor content performance and adjust strategy accordingly
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Implement these strategies

How to track your Google My Business strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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