Google Adds New Listing Options for Business Profiles, Including Services, Bookings and Streamlined Catalog Upload

Google has announced some new, streamlined options to help improve your Google Business profile, including new services listings, booking options, and a simplified process for scanning in your product catalog to help maximize discovery within Google’s Shopping tools.

First off, Google’s added a new process for services-based businesses to add in new services direct from their Search and Maps listing.

As explained by Google:

“If your business offers local services – such as construction, auto repair or hair styling – you can now use the ‘Edit profile’ menu on Search to easily update the services you offer and, if applicable, the local areas you service. For beauty and personal care businesses, show off your specialties like eyelash extensions, box braids, curly hair, balayage, dreadlocks or beard trims.”

Businesses can now also enable online bookings direct from Google Search, via Google’s reserve partners. Once you sign-up for a profile from…

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