When someone searches for a body shop near them, Google shows a map with three shops. That map pack gets most of the clicks.
Your Google Business Profile decides whether you're in it. Here's how to set yours up right.
Fill in every single field
Google ranks complete profiles over empty ones. Most shops fill in the name and address and stop. Don't.
- Correct name, address, phone, and hours.
- Every service you offer, listed out.
- Your primary category set to the most specific fit.
- Real photos of the shop, the team, and finished work.
Get reviews, and keep getting them
Reviews are one of the biggest ranking factors and the first thing customers check. A steady flow of fresh 5-star reviews pushes you up and wins the click.
Post regularly
Google favors active profiles. Posting updates and photos signals your shop is alive and busy, which helps you climb.
Answer every review
Respond to the good ones and, calmly, the bad ones. It shows customers you're on top of things and tells Google you're engaged.
This is fiddly and ongoing, which is why most owners don't keep up with it. We run the whole profile for you, build-out, reviews, and posts, so it climbs while you fix cars.
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