7. 25 Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I claim my Google Business Profile?

Sign into business.google.com, search your business name, click “Claim this business,” and follow verification prompts.

2. What categories should I choose?

Use “Shed dealer” as primary, and add “Storage solutions,” “Construction service,” and “Contractor.”

3. How many service areas can I list?

You can list up to 20 cities or zip codes; choose locales with the highest demand.

4. How often should I post updates?

Weekly—consistent posting signals activity and keeps customers engaged.

5. Do posts expire?

Yes—standard posts last 7 days; event and offer posts expire after the event date or offer end date.

6. What keywords should go in my description?

Include “custom sheds,” “garden sheds,” “storage sheds,” and location modifiers like your city or region.

7. How soon will I see results?

Many see noticeable lifts in profile views and calls within 2–4 weeks of optimization.

8. Can I schedule posts in advance?

Yes—use third-party tools like Publer or Social Champ to schedule Google posts ahead of time.

9. How do I track phone call leads?

Enable call logging in Google Business and integrate with your CRM or use call-tracking numbers.

10. Should I respond to every review?

Yes—thanking positive reviewers and addressing negative feedback shows engagement and builds trust.

11. What image sizes work best?

Use 720×720px or larger square images for posts and photos to display crisply across devices.

12. How to avoid policy violations?

Adhere to Google’s guidelines—no promotional phone numbers in business name, accurate location pin, and no forbidden content.

13. Can multiple users manage the profile?

Yes—invite managers or owners with different access levels in the “Users” tab.

14. How to optimize for “near me” searches?

Include “near me” phrase in posts and description, and ensure your service areas cover surrounding suburbs.

15. Is it worth paying for a local SEO audit?

A professional audit can reveal hidden issues and quick wins to improve rankings and visibility.

16. How to integrate Google Posts with social media?

Cross-promote posts on Facebook and Instagram, linking back to your Google Business Profile.

17. What time of day to post?

Late morning (10–11am) or early afternoon (1–3pm) local time tends to reach the most viewers.

18. How do I measure directions requests?

Check the “Get directions” metric in your Insights tab to see map-driven visits to your location.

19. Can I highlight special offers?

Yes—use “Offer” post type and include start/end dates, promo codes, and calls to action.

20. How to manage multiple locations?

Create a separate profile for each location and optimize each with local service areas and posts.

21. Should I add virtual tour?

Yes—360° virtual tours engage visitors and boost click-through to your website.

22. How to keep NAP consistent?

Ensure your Name, Address, Phone are identical across Google, Yelp, Facebook, and directory listings.

23. What analytics tool complements Google Insights?

Use Data Studio to blend Maps data with website analytics and call tracking for holistic reporting.

24. Can I use UTM parameters?

Yes—add UTM tags to website links in your profile to track traffic source in Google Analytics.

25. Where to learn more?

Visit Market Wiz AI’s blog for advanced Google Maps optimization tutorials and case studies.