Google has now motivated all businesses that have been affected by the said COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak to make their potential customers aware. So to do so, they must first update their listings.
Google shows business owners how they can take advantage of their My Business listings - Both appear on Google Maps and Google Search - with this information regarding how businesses are being affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus. There's no news of any filter, notification, or other tools specifically designed for this. However, Google is demonstrating how business owners can use what's currently at their disposal and take advantage of that.
Update Your Google My Business Profile!
For the businesses that have been affected with the COVID-19, all you need to do is update your profile, and this will enable you to provide your customers with the precise information. Updating the profile is very important as Google highlights that it is, do this, and the rest will follow. It is important for all parties, businesses, and establishments alike to update this regularly as this will tend to be the main source of information for consumers.
You Must Change the Hours of Your Business
This is a helpful way to help customers keep track of the hours your business is operational. Just update the times when you'll be open or closed, so the customer will know whether to go or not. You wouldn't want potential prospects going to your establishment only to find out that the place is deserted and or closed. That would be very bad for business.
Business Description Should be Updated
This is where you will explain if your business has been affected by the said outbreak. Provide as much information as you can, about any extra precautions or any extra service the business might provide to the community.
It is important to Create a Post!
By creating a post, you are sharing more details and updates with what's going on with your business-adding valuable information like what products and services you have currently available, and also link to other resources. Also, it helps people know what is going on in your establishment and might attract things that customers would like to do or purchase, given the time.
Updating Your Phone Number is a Must!
Update your business phone number and make sure that it is correct; it is vital to be in touch with customers through phone calls. Some customers rely on their landline since it is convenient and prefers to speak on the line.
Google Maps was launched on February 8, 2005. This web mapping service developed by Google has transformed the people's idea of going places from a different country to a restaurant across your hometown. It has also paved the way for enhancing businesses, may that be a small-time pizza shop to a high-end clothing company, by being advertised with their location. Google Maps has and is still, to this day, useful in helping a lot of tourists and locals with directions on finding the establishments they want to go to.
