Where did the Google My Business iPhone app go?
Google has pulled the Google My Business iPhone app from the iPhone App Store.
Are you confused like we were at first? In this video, we’ll show you how to access your Google My Business account on your mobile device without that app.
Don’t worry – your business is still safe and sound!
We will tell you which app you should download to go back to get back to managing your Google My Business Listing on your iPhone.
Download the Google Maps iPhone App
You can find the Google Maps app in the App Store – and once you have it downloaded, open it up.
In the top right corner of the app you’ll see your picture or your initials right next to the search bar. Tap that and a menu will appear.
Scroll down until you see “Your Business Profiles”. It shouldn’t be too far.
Now, all of your Google My Business listings should be right in front of you!
You should be taken to a new screen that looks like the Google My Business website. It’s very similar to the Google My Business app that you’re already used to using.
Now you’ve got the answer to where did the Google My Business iPhone app go?
From here, you can manage your listing like normal.
Google has just made it a little bit harder to find the app – but your business is still safe and sound. Thanks for watching!
The number & quality of your Google Reviews makes a major difference in how much NEW BUSINESS you will receive from people who find you online and call your establishment to hire you.
When you know how to ask for a 5 Star Google Review, you’ve got a majorly important skill you need to grow your business.
6 Steps to Structure your ask for a 5-star Google review aka my “secret script.”
Studies show that people are dramatically more likely to complete your request if you do these things.
- Use their name – Start with “Hello James” or “Good afternoon Jane”. Leading off with someone’s name reminds them of how familiar and close you are.
- Make the ask – “Would you please give me a 5-star Google review?”
- Give them a reason – “Because I’m trying to get ahead of my local competition” It doesn’t have to be crazy, studies show that even if the reason doesn’t seem that important the person will be much more likely to make give you the review if you give them a reason.
- Include a number if you can – “I’m trying to get to 10 (or 25) five-star google reviews to get ahead of my local competition” is even better.
- Tell them it won’t take much time so they do it right away. “it will only take 2-3 minutes of your time and it will help me a LOT!”
- Provide them with the link – Hit them with the link right away! You’ve set them up and they’re ready to give you a five-star Google Review, make sure you make it easy for them and hit them with the review link right now!
Example Script You can Copy, Adjust & Use to get 5 Star Google Reviews
“Hello *Their Name*, would you be willing to give me a quick 5 star Google review? I’m trying to get to 25 five-star reviews today, so I can get ahead of my local competition. It will only take 2-3 minutes of your time. Here’s the link. “
We have found this is extremely effective, ask in person first (if possible) send a message via text or email, include their name, give them a reason you are asking (use my reason or create your own,) include a number & tell them it won’t take up much of their time and give them the link so they can actually do it.
If you follow this technique on How to ask for a 5 Star Google Review, I guarantee you will have a greater than 90% success rate when you ask your clients & friends for a five star google review.
Do you need help getting listed on Google? If you don’t have your Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) set up & optimized it’s like you’re not even listed on the phone book.
Contact us right away and start getting the new business you deserve.
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