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Navigating Locl’s Optimization Suite for Google My Business

Managing your Google My Business via Locl has never been easier with our user-friendly dashboards. In this article, we will dive into the basic navigation of Locl’s optimization suite so you can save your time and work on your business efficiently. 

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In this article:

1. Getting Started
2. How to Navigate Locl’s Optimization Suite
3. What is Next?

Locl’s Optimization Suite: Your GMB Needs in One Place

Getting Started

Handling your business listing on Google My Business can be overwhelming, especially when you are new to the chaotic digital world. However, it can also be rewarding (and profitable!) once you can run your listings and rank them on Google Maps. 

This is where Locl’s optimization comes in. Everything you need to manage your business efficiently is all organized in one place. What consumers see on Google Maps is modulated on Google My Business. In short, this is where you can control the content on Google maps like photos, business number, operating hours, menu, and reply to reviews. 

Locl allows you to run all these Google My Business features like a pro in minutes. Also, it provides useful analytics, timely recommendations, and tasks to be sure you are casting a wider net on Google search in keeping your map listings optimized.

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How to Navigate Locl’s Optimization Suite

Locl’s optimization suite includes your Google optimization suite for your Google My Business dashboard. When you log in, you will see the overview and separate sections to manage your analytics, photos, location details, reviews, general settings, and support. 

Here are the fundamental steps on how to get the most out of your Locl account:

1. First, sign in to your Locl account to check the status of your business listing.
2. Once you are signed in, visit the overview page to get insights and information. This section gives you color-coded hints about the actions you need to take.
3. To start with, you can check the Things to Do section. The Things to Do will give you detailed tasks to complete. For instance, adding or updating your business description, replying to customer reviews, and setting amenities for each location. You can also look into Recommendations through your Locl dashboard. Here you can find prompts such as how to claim and verify your listings and grant access and permissions. Pro tip: You can also sign up to receive notifications and updates via email to be sure you are monitoring your account and completing tasks on time.

4. Once you have completed a task, click the checkbox and proceed to next. 

For more details, check out our step by step video guide here.

What is Next?

If you have not tried Locl yet, you can begin with a free basic plan to see how we can help you manage your Google My Business in one easy location. 

At Locl, we use Google My Business and Google Maps to help drive more customers into your door through a well-curated online presence. With Locl, you can improve your online and offline performance and control your brand experience. You can also access your metrics and insight to make better decisions for your business marketing plan.

Let us help you manage your ads and listings. Locl assists millions of businesses in driving billions in additional revenue and bringing clarity to a messy marketing world. 

Businesses can sign up for Locl for free with their Google My Business account, no credit card needed, and start using it right away. Click here to start.

Up Next:

• Google Advertising Credits for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
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• Updating your business hours and mark as “Temporarily closed” If It Is.

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