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Good afternoon, entrepreneurs! Welcome to wRite On Designs Marketing Minute—quick insights to supercharge your strategy.

Todays Topic: Why every small business needs a Google Business Profile (GBP) and a spot on Google Maps. It's free, fast, and a game-changer for local visibility. Let's dive in!
First, the big picture: With Google dominating 89.54% of the search market as of May 2025, 97% of consumers discover local businesses online. If you're not on GBP, you're invisible to that massive audience. Claiming your profile puts you front and center in Google Search and Maps, driving free, targeted traffic right to your door.

Benefit one: Skyrocket discoverability. An average local business gets about 1,250 views per month on GBP. Optimize with your address, keywords, and photos, and watch potential customers flock—without spending a dime on ads.

Benefit two: Turn views into action. Verified profiles generate a whopping 595 phone calls annually on average. That's real leads: 94% of those calls hit on weekdays when your team is ready to convert.

Benefit three: Build trust with social proof. Reviews are gold—businesses ranking in Google's top three local spots boast over 200 reviews. But beware: Only 13% of shoppers consider a business with a 1- or 2-star rating. Encourage feedback, respond promptly, and watch your credibility soar.

Quick story: My little brother runs a bee rescue company called Sugar Daddy Bees. He relied on word-of-mouth… until I pointed out the importance of setting up his free Google Business Profile. Two weeks later he texted me: “Dude, my phone won’t stop ringing—people are finding me on Google Maps who never knew I existed!” Real results, zero ad spend.

In short, GBP isn't optional—it's essential for small businesses competing locally in 2025. Outdated profiles lose customers to polished competitors. So, log in today, verify, and optimize. Your next big sale could be one search away!

That's your Marketing Minute—now go make it happen. Tune in next time for more tips and tricks. I hope you had profitable week!