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About Warley Store

Warley Store is a well-established superstore based in Australia, providing a wide range of products to its local customers. Despite having a strong physical presence, the store faced challenges with its digital visibility, especially in terms of its Google My Business (GMB) profile.

Objectives

The primary objectives for EHIS School Google Ads were:

  • Improve GMB ranking to increase online visibility.
  • Drive more local foot traffic to the store.
  • Build a stronger online presence for the business in local searches.
  • Attract more customer interactions through GMB profile engagement.
  • Enhance overall local SEO to outperform competitors in the area.

Challenges

challenges
  • Low GMB Ranking
  • The store was ranked poorly on local search results, limiting its exposure and customer reach.
  • Inconsistent Profile Management
  • The store’s GMB profile was not regularly updated, which led to missed opportunities for engagement.
  • Improper Listing Practices
  • The store had not optimized its GMB profile for local SEO, which impacted its ability to attract customers in the area.
  • Low Profile Activity
  • There was little to no interaction with the GMB profile, resulting in a lack of engagement from potential customers.
  • High Competition in the Local Market
  • Warley Store faced stiff competition from other local businesses, making it harder to stand out in search results.

Solutions

GMB Audit:

GMB Audit: We started by conducting a comprehensive audit of Warley Store’s GMB profile to identify gaps in optimization. The audit revealed areas for improvement such as missing information, incorrect categories, and inadequate updates.

Daily Updates:

Daily Updates: To keep the profile active and engaging, we implemented a daily posting strategy, sharing updates about special offers, new products, and promotions. These posts helped increase engagement and visibility on the GMB profile.

Business Listings:

Business Listings: We created and optimized local citations across various local directories. This helped improve the store’s online presence and local SEO ranking, further boosting its visibility in local search results.

Content Strategy:

Content Strategy: We created and optimized local citations across various local directories. This helped improve the store’s online presence and local SEO ranking, further boosting its visibility in local search results.

Competitor Analysis:

Competitor Analysis: We performed an analysis of nearby competitors and adjusted Warley Store’s strategy accordingly. By identifying strengths and weaknesses in competitor profiles, we enhanced Warley Store's GMB profile to be more competitive.

Profile Optimization:

Profile Optimization: We updated the business categories, services, and attributes of the GMB profile for higher relevance. This made the profile more aligned with the store’s offerings and optimized for local searches.

Results

Interactions
Interactions

 User engagement on the GMB profile doubled, with more people interacting with posts, viewing the store’s services, and reading reviews.

Ranking
Ranking

The store achieved the #1 position for local search, making it the first business potential customers see when searching for relevant products.

Monthly Interactions
Monthly Interactions

Engagement with the GMB profile skyrocketed to over 2,000 interactions per month, showing a clear improvement in customer interest and activity.

Calls
Calls

The store generated more than 200 calls per month through its GMB profile, directly contributing to more customer inquiries and potential sales.

Store Visits
Store Visits

 The store saw a consistent increase in foot traffic, with over 2,000 direction requests monthly, resulting in more physical store visits and conversions.

Warley Store's transformation through strategic Google My Business optimization showcases the power of effective digital marketing in boosting local visibility and driving foot traffic. By implementing a robust GMB optimization strategy, including daily updates, business listings, and competitor analysis, Warley Store was able to improve its ranking, engagement, and overall customer interactions, positioning itself as a top contender in a competitive market.

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