Last updated:

09.03.2026

Google Business Account

A Google Business Account – also known as a Google Business Profile or Google My Business – is the official business profile in Google Search and on Google Maps. It is the most important local SEO component for businesses with a physical location or local service area. hellomateo perfectly complements the Google Business Account: Automated WhatsApp campaigns increase the number of Google reviews and thus visibility in local search.

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A Google Business Account is a free profile that makes businesses visible in Google Search and on Google Maps. It displays basic information such as opening hours, address, phone number, website, and customer reviews – and is therefore often the first point of contact between businesses and potential customers. Why is a Google Business Profile essential? Over 46% of all Google searches have a local focus. Those who don't have an optimized Google Business Profile are giving away valuable visibility to their competitors. A complete profile with up-to-date information and many positive reviews appears significantly higher in local search results. Setting up and optimizing your Google Business Profile: Complete information: Name, address, phone number, website, opening hours. Categories and attributes: The right main category significantly improves your ranking. Photos and videos: Visual content increases clicks and inquiries. Posts and offers: Regular updates signal activity to Google. Manage reviews: Responding to reviews shows engagement. Increase Google reviews with hellomateo: The most important measure for optimizing your Google Business Profile is actively collecting customer reviews. hellomateo automates this process via WhatsApp: Satisfied customers are automatically asked for a review after their purchase – with a direct link and minimal effort for the customer.

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