{"id":1369,"date":"2015-01-06T04:00:42","date_gmt":"2015-01-06T10:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advicelocal.com\/?p=1369"},"modified":"2015-01-06T04:00:42","modified_gmt":"2015-01-06T10:00:42","slug":"bing-local-business-profile-setup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/al.rocksdmdev.com\/?p=1369","title":{"rendered":"Four Bing Local Business Profile Setup Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Advice Local, we value search engine optimization<\/a>, and we know that we can optimize just about anything, including your Bing Local Business profile. We\u2019ve put together a few tips to help you on your Internet marketing journey.<\/p>\n

1. Claim Your Bing Local Business Profile<\/h2>\n

All you need to do is log into Bing Local<\/a> and participate in the verification process. This is the first, crucial step to taking charge of your Bing profile and using it to boost your search engine ranking and attract more customers.<\/p>\n

2. Make Your Profile Relevant<\/h2>\n

This step will help your profile stand out, especially if you list accurate information. Adding a local phone number and address are excellent indicators of your business\u2019s location, so it\u2019s more likely to appear in search results if someone runs a search for businesses in your area. As you go about setting up your profile on Bing Local Business, don\u2019t overlook the importance of a profile picture. Profiles with a picture or two are more likely to attract customers because they\u2019ll know what to look for when they\u2019re on the road.<\/p>\n

3. Get Bing Reviews<\/h2>\n

Reviews add credibility to your company. They show that other customers have visited your establishment and have had an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, your business isn\u2019t perfect, so a handful of negative reviews are more than likely to pop up. Don\u2019t worry too much about them. If your profile viewers see only positive reviews, they may become suspicious. Believe it or not, negative reviews can help build your credibility, too.<\/p>\n

4. Add Your Categories and More<\/h2>\n

Make sure that your customers know which industry you\u2019re in by adding the proper categories to your Bing Local Business page. Categories are a crucial part of the local search rankings, so you need to ensure that they\u2019re correct. In addition to categories, Advice Local can help you add specialties to your page, which helps you stand out from the competition and gives your customers more information to work with.<\/p>\n

Claiming your online business listings can be a challenge. At Advice Local we are here to help you. Schedule a demo today<\/a>\u00a0and see how you are doing online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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