Google Business Profile
Get Listed on Google Maps and Search
If you are just starting out or if your business only needs a simple website so you can be found in a google search, then a Google My Business page may be all you need.
Using a Google Account to set up a website, complete with a registered domain name and SSL, is fairly easy and incurs no ongoing fees, expect the cost of the domain name each year, which is $19.95.
The website works well on a mobile or tablet as well as a computer and gives you a free listing on both maps and search.
This is a good starting point for getting your business online. If you have good computer skills you can do this yourself. If you would prefer we can set this up for you for $500. This includes up to 5 pages, your logo, a cover image, links to email, facebook, contact numbers etc.
It will display your business address or service area, if you do not have a store front. It includes a good description of your business, trading hours and any photos or videos you want added.
Need an Email Account to go with your Google Listing, find more information here. Email Hosting
Example of the Free Option
Google offers another free service via Google Sites.
It is fairly easy to set up and make changes to but you still need somewhere to list it, so this means adding the link to your Google search listing.
There are a couple of themes to choose from and it is basic but still an excellent option to get you started for free but you still need to buy a domain name, so $20 a year.
Google Sites is a structured wiki and web page creation tool included as part of the free, web-based Google Docs Editors suite offered by Google. The service also includes Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drawings, Google Forms, and Google Keep. Google Sites is only available as a web application.
Click on link to view example site. LINK
Do you need a listing?
Even if you have a full website, you still need to have your business listed on the search engines. Google is the most used search engine in Australia, followed by Safari, Yahoo and Bing. Once you have your business listed and verified on Google, you can then add it to the others.
Below is a sample of the free listing available in my area.
Other free services you can add your business to:
If you decide you need a full website then visit our Website Page to learn more…
Google Maps Listing
Shakya Jemison | 07 5486 6279 | 0427 627 977 | samsaradesignsgympie@gmail.com