What will be the new trend in business in 2022? It’s hard to say, but it’s safe to bet that some form of technology will play a major role. Not only is business moving rapidly into the digital realm, but consumers are also increasingly going online first before making purchasing decisions. When I search Google Maps for my business, I want an accurate picture of what it will look like when I walk through the door, as well as plenty of useful information that helps me make informed purchasing decisions and stay engaged with my favorite brands and businesses in between visits.
How Google Will Redefine Search
The Next Google My Business Listings Will Rank Your Reputation and Quality of Services. What Will That Mean for you? The results you see in your Google searches are not just based on what's been recently updated, they're also decided by an algorithm that looks at how accurate your listing is against competitors listings as well as several other factors including Reviews and online reputation (as determined by reviews online.) How is a businesses reputation determined? Sometimes a business could have multiple listings which can cause confusion to both you, but also google. If there is inconsistency in reviews between listings, ratings might appear lower than it should be because reviewers are frustrated with difficulty trying to contact the local listing.
New Ranking Factors
Get your business ready for Google’s new Local Search ranking factors! Here are 7 SEO tips to get your business in top form. Why is it important? Google has announced a major update, set to hit in May 2018, that will affect how businesses appear in search results on Google Maps. In other words, local search is about to change and you need to be prepared before May hits.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Google My Business, it is a free tool created by Google to help local businesses manage their online presence. The product was designed to give customers quick access to information they need when they search for local businesses on Google. Each business gets its own page on Google, which can be customized by adding photos, descriptions, and more—all of which are essential if you want your clients to find you in May 2018. If there are any issues with your listing, such as typos or inaccurate details, now is a good time to fix them so that your listing is ready when it’s needed most.
What To Do
Finding a product or service to sell online is easy. You can do it with affiliate marketing, where you refer customers to merchants for a commission on each sale, or through your own store. The trickier part of launching an online business is getting people to notice—especially if you're going up against big-name competitors like Amazon and eBay. A good idea: Give potential customers a specific reason why they should buy from you instead of them (such as low prices, personalized customer service, and speed of delivery). Your goal: To get your target audience's attention—and keep it. To stand out from crowd , consider trying any one of these 21 strategies for making an impact online.
Let me know how it goes in 2022. I will be in my early 80s and probably still blogging, but you never know what will happen in 10 years. I hope that google has a new product that helps small businesses like mine compete with giant corporations. If so, I'll tell you about it and thank you for your help.
I will be right here helping people write better sentences one word at a time if you need any help after 2022, or if google's product doesn't work out for me. I am also planning to write another book on writing and editing if anyone is interested in reading it when it comes out :)
Thanks again for your help. I don't know how to set up a signup form or contact you, but if you would like my social media or mailing address, please let me know. I can give you a free copy of my book after it comes out in 2019 and also send you an autographed copy of How to Start a Business when it comes out in 2022 (you can pre-order it now at about 1/4th off MSRP :) thanks!) thanks!) Or both! What ever works best for you. Let me know if I should keep editing here and i will, but otherwise thank you so much again!
The Future of SEO
When I Googled my company in 2014, I saw no ads whatsoever. Fast forward to 2016, and there are five different ads from Comcast Business on that page. It’s clear to me what's happening: Google’s search technology is making a concerted effort to determine when you're looking for a local company or product. The impact of SEO will change dramatically over time as Google incorporates more data about individual user preferences and your target market. As new algorithms come out and search patterns change, it's becoming increasingly important for businesses to have an expert watch their back—someone who can tell them whether changes in organic traffic mean something positive or negative is happening in their industry. To avoid surprises down the road, businesses need to pay attention now more than ever before.
In fact, you should absolutely be prepared for some changes in your industry over time. I've seen my own industry, digital marketing, change dramatically over just a few years—and I'm sure that tomorrow's SEO is going to look completely different from today's. It’s important to know what changes are coming so you can adjust accordingly. The best way to stay on top of trends is by learning from the experts and getting recommendations from people who are succeeding in your industry today. If you think 2016 is not that long ago, chances are Google already knows how you're looking for your business right now and even what you'll want next year or five years down the road. They're collecting massive amounts of data every day and they know how to read human behavior very well.
