Episode 164 - Google Maps - 4 Steps to Fill your Practice

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startup nation, meet: Brandon Santan

Brandon is a trained and credentialed mental health and relationship therapist. Brandon's private practice exploded when he got his Google Maps listing on the first page of Google.

He became a Google Maps nerd and now helps other therapists and business owners kill it with Google Maps.

When Brandon isn't seeing patients or helping others with Google Maps, he's spending time with his Wife, son and twin girls.

show notes

Intro: What is Google Maps

a. Brief overview of Google Maps and why getting listed in Google Maps is important

b. Importance of moving up in Google Maps to the first page results which is called the "Three Pack" or "Map Pack"

c. Is it ethical to boost your Maps listing to the top

1. Set up and optimize a free Google My Business (GMB) account

a. Use complete information

b. Use categories and keywords

2. Get quality, consistent NAP Citations

a. What is NAP citation

b. How to get NAP citations

3. Use social media to get "social signals"

4. Optimize your website

a. Mobile friendly website is a must

b. Importance of keyword meta tags

c. Use an embedded Google Map

d. Geotab Images with office coordinates

e. Use the same NAP information on your website

Resources & giveaways

• Advercore Strategies

• Google My Business (GMB)

• A-Z Cheatsheet: The Essentials for Growing Your Dream Practice

• Our Top Private Practice Resources That We Use & Love

• Our Quick Reference Podcast Guide

Guest's contact information

• Advercore Strategies

• Facebook

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Meet your co-hosts:

Kate & Katie

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