Search Influence, the largest online marketing firm on the Gulf Coast, is hosting a free Google+ Local Claiming Workshop for New Orleans startups and small businesses. The educational workshop is aimed to help local businesses grow online and gain new customers. It will be held on August 12, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at 8120 Oak Street (Search Influence’s office).
The workshop will include an understanding of Google+ Local, an overview of local results, how to create an account, how to claim listings, profile basics, how to gain more local reviews, building customer base, business listings review, site optimization tactics, and industry insight.
Click here to register and for the event.
See below for the Google+ Local Workshop agenda (August 12):
4:00 – 4:30: Introduction
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Why Google matters most; Other places to think about
4:30 – 5:30: Basic Presentation (2 sessions running concurrently)
Session 1: Local Presence Optimization
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Understanding Google+ Local
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Overview of local results
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How to create a Google account
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How to create/claim your listing
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Google+ Local profile basics
Session 2: Local Presence Management
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How to gain more local reviews
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Building your customer base
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Business listings review
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Website optimization tactics
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Additional industry insight
5:30- 5:35 5 minute break
5:35 – 6:35 Basic Presentation (2 sessions running concurrently)
Session 1: Local Presence Optimization (Lunch Room)
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Understanding Google+ Local
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Overview of local results
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How to create a Google account
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How to create/claim your listing
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Google+ Local profile basics
Session 2: Local Presence Management (upstairs conference room with Will Scott)
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How to gain more local reviews
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Building your customer base
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Business listings review
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Website optimization tactics
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Additional industry insight
6:35 – 6:40 5 minute break
6:40 – 7:00 Closing Statements & Additional Q&A
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Open Question & Answer Time
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Review of Key Takeaways
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