If you want more customers in the Shoals area to find you, trust you, and choose you — your Google Business Profile is the place to start.

Whether you run a coffee shop in Florence, a landscaping business in Muscle Shoals, or a boutique in Tuscumbia, showing up in local search results can make or break your visibility.

At Shoals Impact Studio, we help local businesses stand out where it matters most — starting with the platform 87% of people turn to first: Google.

🧭 What Is a Google Business Profile?

Your Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) is the listing that shows up when someone searches for your business or a service you offer.

It includes:

• Your name, location, phone number, and hours
• A link to your website
• Photos and reviews
• A map pin and directions
• Updates, offers, and events

It’s often the first impression your customers get.

🚀 Why It Matters for Local Business Growth

An optimized Google Business Profile can:

• Improve your local search rankings
• Increase calls and website clicks
• Drive more foot traffic
• Build trust through reviews and photos
• Help you stand out from competitors

If you’re not showing up on Google Maps or local listings, your customers might never know you exist.

✅ How to Create or Claim Your Profile

1. Go to google.com/business

2. Sign in with your business email

3. Search for your business — or add it if it doesn’t exist

4. Verify your ownership via mail, phone, or email

5. Fill out all details completely — including categories, photos, and hours

✨ Pro Tips for a Profile That Converts

• Use high-quality, branded photos of your business and team
• Respond to reviews (both positive and negative) to show you care
• Post regular updates with events, specials, or seasonal info
• Include keywords in your business description to help with SEO
• Enable messaging so customers can reach out easily

📊 Let Shoals Impact Studio Optimize It for You

We help small businesses:

• Set up or claim their Google Business Profile
• Optimize descriptions, categories, and photos
• Manage updates and responses
• Use data insights to drive real results

You handle your business — we’ll handle your local visibility.

📅 Book your free Impact Chat today!