Local search is BIG business... Have you heard about the latest local search trend? 46% of ALL Google searches are local with 29% of those searches resulting in a same day purchase. During the covid-19 pandemic its been reported that 25% of local small business had to close their doors, due to low cash flow or limited sales. Yet 50% of local small biz owners haven't claimed their local business listing.
This oversight could potentially be costing the local econnomy across the country billions, in new revenue being left on the table year over year by local business owners,who want to grow their online and in person sales.
According to Google you should list your bsuiness locally. People are spending more time on the search web, looking for businesses and services [more than ever before] –mainly on mobile phones and tablets. The more consistently your business appears online with matching information, the better search results you’ll have from Google.Be sure to list on local directories!