Category: Info Blog
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What is a Google Business Profile and why does it matter?
Think about the last time you needed a plumber, a hairdresser or somewhere to eat. You probably typed it into Google or asked your phone. Before you clicked on a single website, you were looking at the business name, its star rating, a map, a few photos and a button to call. That’s a Google…
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Photography tips for AirBnB
Photography tips for your AirBnB, why you might need them and how to achieve the best results. Suppose you have ever experienced that touch of anxiety when you’re booking a stay somewhere without being able to see inside beforehand. In that case, you’ll know how important it is as an Airbnb host to put your…
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Common Google Business Profile Challenges – And How to Tackle Them
I’m getting more and more enquiries from people experiencing common Google Business Profile challenges, so here’s a page about how to tackle seven of them. Google Places & Google Plus If you can remember the days of ‘Google Places’ and ‘Google Plus’, you’ll know that Google’s business listings were once straightforward. The earliest listings were…
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CEO Sleepout – A Night Sleeping Rough
I have donated to homeless charities for many years. This year with the advent of my twins going up to University and the reality of empty nest setting in I found myself thinking about those less fortunate. So, when an advert for CEO Sleepout popped up on Facebook, then on LinkedIn I felt compelled to…
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How to Add or Claim your Google My Business Listing
What is the best way to rank prominently on Google? The easiest and cheapest option is to use your Google My Business listing. In a previous Striking Places news post ‘Why is Google My Business Essential for All Business Owners?’ we listed 5 compelling reasons to be ranked prominently on Google. The most obvious is…
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Why is Google My Business essential for all business owners?
Google My Business is now called Google Business Profile. For the up to date version of this post, read What is a Google Business Profile and why does it matter? The answer is that the internet has completely transformed the way customers find what they are looking for. They search, they visit, they buy. Google…
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Google Street View Trusted Virtual Tour
Is What is a Google Street View Trusted Virtual Tour? You’ve heard of Google Street View, but what is a Google Street View Trusted virtual tour? Street View inside your business (only better)! The Virtual Tour program created by Google A collection of 360-degree interactive panoramas of your business premises joined together to create a…
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How to use Google Cardboard
Follow our simple step-by-step guide for turning your phone into a virtual reality headset using Google Cardboard. Google Cardboard is the clever new bit of kit everyone’s talking about. It’s a beautifully simple flatpack headset for VR (Virtual Reality) or AR (Augmented Reality) that you construct yourself. Download these apps How to use Google Cardboard…