Get More Customers from Google—Without Paying for Ads
A complete, free guide to showing up on Google Maps, getting 5-star reviews, and growing your local business. No tech skills needed.
Why Google Maps Visibility Is a Game-Changer
93% of local searches include “near me”46% of all Google searches are looking for local informationThe top 3 results on Google Maps get 70%+ of the clicks
The MapLift Google Maps Growth Blueprint (Free Guide)
✅ Step 1: Claim & Set Up Your Google Business Profile- Go to https://google.com/business- Add your correct business name, hours, phone, and categories- Choose 1 primary category and 2–3 secondary ones- Verify your listing via postcard or phone
📸 Step 2: Upload Photos That Sell- Add high-quality images: storefront, staff, interior, products- Add a logo and cover photo- Bonus: Short videos (30–60 sec)
📝 Step 3: Write a Winning Business Description- Share: what you do, who you help, what makes you different- Add keywords naturally (e.g. “pet grooming in Pasadena”)
🌟 Step 4: Get More Reviews the Smart Way- Ask happy customers in person- Add a QR code at checkout- Use: g.page/YOURBUSINESS/review
💬 Step 5: Respond to Every Review- Thank all positive reviews- For negative ones: stay calm, acknowledge issue, offer a fix
📅 Step 6: Post Weekly Updates to Boost Engagement- Announce events, promos, tips- These expire in 7 days, so stay consistent- Add CTA buttons in your posts
🔍 Step 7: Optimize with Keywords- Use keywords in: description, posts, services, even review replies- Bonus tip: encourage customers to mention services used in their reviews
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