Google has rolled out several new features since the Coronavirus began and attributed them to Google My Business (GMB). If you have a local business, you need to know about those updates to get the most out of the platform. Ensure that you are taking advantage of these recently released Google My Business features and attributes to improve your local search presence. In this post, we shall discuss the recent additions made to the platform and how they could benefit your business.
Health & Safety Attributes
GMB introduced new attributes relating to health and safety so that searchers are aware of a business's health standards, a feature that may intrigue them to visit or take service. These new GMB attributes are:
Appointment required.
Mask required.
Staff wears masks - notice.
Staff get temperature checks - notice.
Temperature check required.Keep in mind that if you follow stricter health-related guidelines than your competitors and advertise those guidelines on GMB, you could attract more additional interest and queries from health-conscious consumers and marketers who could progressively benefit your business.
Attributes for Online Services
At the peak of the pandemic, many people opted to "go virtual", that's when online meetings became routine, and Zoom became a common brand name. Google saw an opportunity to take advantage of the online-only business and offered several more features in GMB. Here are some features businesses can use to indicate that they have virtual offerings:
Online Care.
Online Appointment.
Online Estimates.
Online Classes.