{"id":33105,"date":"2024-09-26T22:16:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T21:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/blog\/utilizando-google-my-business-para-aumentar-la-visibilidad-local\/"},"modified":"2024-09-26T22:16:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T21:16:31","slug":"utilizando-google-my-business-para-aumentar-la-visibilidad-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Google My Business to Increase Local Visibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Making a name for yourself in the saturated digital world is a constant challenge for businesses, especially local ones, which face competition not only globally but also in their own territory. This is where Google My Business comes in\u2014a powerful tool that, if used correctly, can significantly boost a business&#039;s local visibility. Here, we&#039;ll explore how to optimize its use to stand out in the local market.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Image 0\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Importancia_para_el_SEO_Local\" >Importance for Local SEO<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Creando_y_Optimizando_tu_Perfil_de_Google_My_Business\" >Creating and Optimizing Your Google My Business Profile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Paso_1_Crear_un_Perfil_de_GMB\" >Step 1: Create a GMB Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Paso_2_Verificacion_del_Negocio\" >Step 2: Business Verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Paso_3_Optimizacion_del_Perfil\" >Step 3: Profile Optimization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Paso_4_Gestion_de_Resenas\" >Step 4: Review Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Mejores_Practicas_para_Aprovechar_GMB_en_tu_Estrategia_de_SEO_Local\" >Best Practices for Leveraging GMB in Your Local SEO Strategy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Claves_para_Aparecer_en_el_%C2%ABLocal_Pack%C2%BB\" >Keys to Appear in the &quot;Local Pack&quot;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Uso_de_Palabras_Clave_Localizadas\" >Using Localized Keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Publico_Objetivo_Conociendo_a_tu_Buyer_Persona\" >Target Audience: Knowing Your Buyer Persona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Publicaciones_en_GMB_Manten_la_Frescura_del_Contenido\" >GMB Posts: Keep Your Content Fresh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Analitica_de_GMB_Mejorando_Continuamente\" >GMB Analytics: Continuously Improving<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Conectando_GMB_con_Otras_Estrategias_de_Marketing_Digital\" >Connecting GMB with Other Digital Marketing Strategies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Integracion_con_el_SEO_Tecnico\" >Integration with Technical SEO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Contenido_SEO_Alimentando_la_EAT\" >SEO Content: Feeding the EAT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#SEO_para_Tiendas_Online_Aprovechando_GMB_para_E-commerce\" >SEO for Online Stores: Leveraging GMB for E-commerce<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Casos_de_Exito_y_Testimonios_La_Prueba_Social\" >Success Stories and Testimonials: Social Proof<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Enfrentando_los_Retos_y_Manteniendo_la_Relevancia\" >Facing Challenges and Maintaining Relevance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Gestion_Proactiva_de_Cambios_en_la_Informacion\" >Proactive Change Management in Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Uso_de_LSI_y_Busquedas_por_Voz\" >Using LSI and Voice Search<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/blog\/using-google-my-business-to-increase-local-visibility\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_Google_My_Business_y_por_que_es_clave_para_el_SEO_local\"><\/span>What is Google My Business and why is it key to local SEO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Google My Business<\/strong> (GMB) is a free service that allows business owners to manage their online presence through Google, including Search and Maps. By providing accurate and up-to-date information about a business, it significantly improves visibility and accessibility for potential customers in the region.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importancia_para_el_SEO_Local\"><\/span>Importance for Local SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>He <strong>Local SEO<\/strong> It&#039;s vital for businesses to attract quality traffic and customers from their geographic area. GMB plays a crucial role in this context, as it helps search engines better understand the business&#039;s local relevance and authority in the area, and build trust with users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creando_y_Optimizando_tu_Perfil_de_Google_My_Business\"><\/span>Creating and Optimizing Your Google My Business Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_1_Crear_un_Perfil_de_GMB\"><\/span>Step 1: Create a GMB Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Registering and creating a profile is the first step. It&#039;s important to provide complete and accurate information such as your name, address, and work schedule.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_2_Verificacion_del_Negocio\"><\/span>Step 2: Business Verification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google requires verification of your business to ensure the information you provide is legitimate. This process typically involves receiving a postal code by mail to enter into the platform.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_3_Optimizacion_del_Perfil\"><\/span>Step 3: Profile Optimization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To be one step ahead in <strong>marketing for local businesses<\/strong>, GMB profile optimization is essential. This includes uploading high-quality photos, updating special hours, and adding keyword-rich descriptions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paso_4_Gestion_de_Resenas\"><\/span>Step 4: Review Management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reviews are a pillar of the <strong>EAT<\/strong> (Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Actively responding to comments and managing responses, both positive and negative, has a strong impact on user perception and Google&#039;s algorithm.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mejores_Practicas_para_Aprovechar_GMB_en_tu_Estrategia_de_SEO_Local\"><\/span>Best Practices for Leveraging GMB in Your Local SEO Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Claves_para_Aparecer_en_el_%C2%ABLocal_Pack%C2%BB\"><\/span>Keys to Appear in the &quot;Local Pack&quot;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>He <strong>Local Pack<\/strong> Google&#039;s GMB page displays the three most relevant businesses for a localized search. To increase your chances of appearing here, it&#039;s essential to have a fully updated and optimized GMB profile.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uso_de_Palabras_Clave_Localizadas\"><\/span>Using Localized Keywords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>localized keywords<\/strong> should be an integral part of the profile content, from the business description to responses to reviews.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Publico_Objetivo_Conociendo_a_tu_Buyer_Persona\"><\/span>Target Audience: Knowing Your Buyer Persona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Get to know your <strong>Buyer Persona<\/strong> It will allow you to personalize your profile information and highlight the aspects that interest your audience the most.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Publicaciones_en_GMB_Manten_la_Frescura_del_Contenido\"><\/span>GMB Posts: Keep Your Content Fresh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Creating regular posts on GMB with offers, events, or news maintains interest and helps highlight your business&#039;s activity and relevance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analitica_de_GMB_Mejorando_Continuamente\"><\/span>GMB Analytics: Continuously Improving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using the statistics provided by GMB is crucial to understanding what&#039;s working and adjusting strategies to improve rankings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conectando_GMB_con_Otras_Estrategias_de_Marketing_Digital\"><\/span>Connecting GMB with Other Digital Marketing Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integracion_con_el_SEO_Tecnico\"><\/span>Integration with Technical SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a comprehensive strategy, GMB must align with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/servicios-seo\/seo-tecnico\/\">Technical SEO<\/a><\/strong> of your website. This includes loading speed, mobile usability, and ensuring that your site&#039;s metadata matches the information in GMB.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contenido_SEO_Alimentando_la_EAT\"><\/span>SEO Content: Feeding the EAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>He <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/servicios-seo\/contenido-seo\/\">SEO content<\/a><\/strong> A well-structured SEO on your website can be complemented by GMB actions to increase relevance and authority. Articles and blogs that reinforce local presence and link to your GMB profile are recommended.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEO_para_Tiendas_Online_Aprovechando_GMB_para_E-commerce\"><\/span>SEO for Online Stores: Leveraging GMB for E-commerce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/servicios-seo\/seo-para-tiendas-online\/\">online stores<\/a><\/strong> can benefit from GMB by integrating products and offers, and connecting with a broader SEO strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casos_de_Exito_y_Testimonios_La_Prueba_Social\"><\/span>Success Stories and Testimonials: Social Proof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Including success stories and testimonials in your GMB profile adds a level of trust and social proof that can be crucial for users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enfrentando_los_Retos_y_Manteniendo_la_Relevancia\"><\/span>Facing Challenges and Maintaining Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gestion_Proactiva_de_Cambios_en_la_Informacion\"><\/span>Proactive Change Management in Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Contact and service information must be kept up-to-date to prevent customer distrust or confusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uso_de_LSI_y_Busquedas_por_Voz\"><\/span>Using LSI and Voice Search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>He <strong>LSI<\/strong> (Latent Semantic Indexing) and voice search optimization are important aspects to consider in your GMB profile content to maintain relevance in the face of emerging search trends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using Google My Business is a key strategy for any business looking to improve its local visibility. The key lies in creating a complete profile and continuously optimizing it to meet the needs of both potential customers and Google.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding and properly executing these practices can mean the difference between a local business merely surviving and one that thrives in the digital age. Make sure you take full advantage of each GMB feature and integrate it into a broader digital marketing vision to establish authentic connections with the local community.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El hacerse un hueco en el saturado mundo digital es un reto constante para las empresas, especialmente para los negocios locales que se enfrentan a la competencia no solo a nivel global, sino tambi\u00e9n en su propio territorio. Ah\u00ed es donde entra en juego Google My Business, una potente herramienta que, si se utiliza correctamente, [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[420,2227,2221],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-herramientas-digitales","category-seo-local"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33105","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33105"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33105\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nelkodev.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}