Top Reasons Why Your Business Needs to be on Google Places

Over 50% of Canadians now own a smart phone. February 2012

98% of all mobile users (iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry) search Google to find a local business.

61% of mobile users call a business after searching for it, and 59% visit the store location.

79% of smartphone consumers use their phones to help with shopping, from comparing prices, to finding more product info, to locating a retailer.

70% use their smartphones while in a store.

77% have contacted a business via mobile, with 61% calling and 59% visiting the local business

Consumers establish trust in your brand through your online customer reviews and ratings

Companies with a 5 Star online rating compared to those with 4 Stars have increased their revenues by 5 – 9%

The top search results displayed on all mobile searches is your Google Places (Maps) local business listing

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