Linda Buquet
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So excited to finally be able to announce the launch of the new Google Places Dashboard. YAY!
This new All-in-One Google Local Listing Management Dashboard offers SOOOOO many significant advantages and yes the old dashboard is really going away.
Although, please be aware this is a HUGE UPDATE, that will gradually be rolling out nationally - then internationally. It's rolling out as we speak and could take days, possibly weeks to reach everyone and this is just phase one.
I believe it's open to NEW signups now and will roll out gradually from there. More changes and improvement are still coming after this, and of course the product will continue to expand and evolve.
Above is the demo listing Google created for Linda's Snow Shop.
Here is the live page with the categories and description I just added yesterday.
You see the Google Places data editing section, (Yes it's still called Places on the business owner side) there is also one button Google+ Page set-up AND management widget, a Google Adwords Express widget and Google Offers widget, all together in the same interface. How hot is that?!!!
PLUS all the data flows between and is consistent between all the different apps. Additionally, if you do something wrong OR if an edit will be delayed because it needs to be approved, it will tell you that too!
This is just such a major improvement I can't hardly type, I'm so excited.
Short on time hope the notes on screenshot are sufficient.
I tried to add the custom categories "snowman creation service" and "snowblowers full of hot air"
to Linda's Snow Shop as custom cats. Here's what happened:
Yes there is, 1 Button set up for Google+ Business page right in your new dashboard. Super hot!
(This is why I kept telling you Google has been saying to wait!)
Then when I click "Visit Your Google+ Page" here is the G+ Business page management screen.
NOTE: You don't have to merge/verify your G+ Business page yet if you don't want to. If you don't need social or want to wait for things to improve you can simply stay with the Place page/G+ Local page.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GOOGLE
Improving the look and feel of Google Places for Business
New Places for Business Marketing Page
A couple other points. Edits SHOULD go live a little faster for most things as they've been working on the data pipeline. However I think images are still delayed, but they are working on it. And again this will take awhile to roll out and more exciting changes are in the wind...
There is a ton more info that I don't have time to type up. I tried to show the most important stuff in the screenshots and links below will answer many of your questions.
HELP DOCS with MORE INFO
IMPORTANT FAQ More details about the improved look and feel of Google Places for Business
What’s happening to Google Places for Business?
Insights for your business (New analytics)
Status of edits in your listing editor Explains edits that could be pending review. It NOTIFIES YOU NOW!
Service area businesses in Google Places for Business This is all changed and MUCH better!
Upgrading your business listing to a local Google+ Page ONE BUTTON UPGRADE TO G+ WIDGET
Sorry, have a family medical emergency and am madly trying to make travel arrangements and trying to wrap up work and get out of town. So I'm not going to be around much to answer Qs. Plus when I'm gone Internet access may be tough, as I'll be in a rural area on Lake Michigan without a good signal.
So this may not be as long and detailed as I'd like. Hopefully the screenshots from my demo account will tell most of the story, along with the links to the official announcement and help docs from Google.
But I think Joel and Jade may peek in to answer Qs as they come up. And Joy can fill in Colan so he'll have a lot of the answers as well. Plus Keenan was in our meeting and saw demo and he's a member here too. Maybe Mike will even stop by. So you guys should be covered, even once I have to rush off. Plus I'm sure Mike has more detailed info and will be answering Qs over at his blog as well.
LOCAL SEARCH PROS CONFERENCE CALL
I'm going to TRY to have a "State of the Union" call of sorts that will be open to all of the consultants that have taken my Advanced Google+ Local training. I'm still madly trying to figure out my travel schedule, but if I don't have to leave til next week, I'll try to do the call Thurs or Friday. Will announce it in the Private Pro Forum if I can pull this call off. (No promises, just best of intentions.)
THANK YOU to the GOOGLE TEAM FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK ON THIS UPDATE!
What do you guys think?
Are you as excited as I am?
UPDATE: 4/3 Split off all the wonderful supportive comments about my family situation plus will post updates about my travel plans/availability here: Linda Limited Availability Until April 19th
This new All-in-One Google Local Listing Management Dashboard offers SOOOOO many significant advantages and yes the old dashboard is really going away.
Although, please be aware this is a HUGE UPDATE, that will gradually be rolling out nationally - then internationally. It's rolling out as we speak and could take days, possibly weeks to reach everyone and this is just phase one.
I believe it's open to NEW signups now and will roll out gradually from there. More changes and improvement are still coming after this, and of course the product will continue to expand and evolve.
A pic is worth 1,000 words so without further ado
let me show you the new integrated dashboard.
let me show you the new integrated dashboard.
Above is the demo listing Google created for Linda's Snow Shop.
Here is the live page with the categories and description I just added yesterday. You see the Google Places data editing section, (Yes it's still called Places on the business owner side) there is also one button Google+ Page set-up AND management widget, a Google Adwords Express widget and Google Offers widget, all together in the same interface. How hot is that?!!!
PLUS all the data flows between and is consistent between all the different apps. Additionally, if you do something wrong OR if an edit will be delayed because it needs to be approved, it will tell you that too!
This is just such a major improvement I can't hardly type, I'm so excited.
PLACE PAGE DATA EDIT SCREEN
Short on time hope the notes on screenshot are sufficient.
EDITING CATEGORIES
I tried to add the custom categories "snowman creation service" and "snowblowers full of hot air"
to Linda's Snow Shop as custom cats. Here's what happened:
NO MORE CUSTOM CATEGORIES
Yes there is, 1 Button set up for Google+ Business page right in your new dashboard. Super hot!
(This is why I kept telling you Google has been saying to wait!)
Google+ Widget
Then when I click "Visit Your Google+ Page" here is the G+ Business page management screen.
Google+ Management Screen
NOTE: You don't have to merge/verify your G+ Business page yet if you don't want to. If you don't need social or want to wait for things to improve you can simply stay with the Place page/G+ Local page.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GOOGLE
Improving the look and feel of Google Places for Business
New Places for Business Marketing Page
A couple other points. Edits SHOULD go live a little faster for most things as they've been working on the data pipeline. However I think images are still delayed, but they are working on it. And again this will take awhile to roll out and more exciting changes are in the wind...
There is a ton more info that I don't have time to type up. I tried to show the most important stuff in the screenshots and links below will answer many of your questions.
HELP DOCS with MORE INFO
IMPORTANT FAQ More details about the improved look and feel of Google Places for Business
What’s happening to Google Places for Business?
Insights for your business (New analytics)
Status of edits in your listing editor Explains edits that could be pending review. It NOTIFIES YOU NOW!
Service area businesses in Google Places for Business This is all changed and MUCH better!
Upgrading your business listing to a local Google+ Page ONE BUTTON UPGRADE TO G+ WIDGET
Sorry, have a family medical emergency and am madly trying to make travel arrangements and trying to wrap up work and get out of town. So I'm not going to be around much to answer Qs. Plus when I'm gone Internet access may be tough, as I'll be in a rural area on Lake Michigan without a good signal.
So this may not be as long and detailed as I'd like. Hopefully the screenshots from my demo account will tell most of the story, along with the links to the official announcement and help docs from Google.
But I think Joel and Jade may peek in to answer Qs as they come up. And Joy can fill in Colan so he'll have a lot of the answers as well. Plus Keenan was in our meeting and saw demo and he's a member here too. Maybe Mike will even stop by. So you guys should be covered, even once I have to rush off. Plus I'm sure Mike has more detailed info and will be answering Qs over at his blog as well.
LOCAL SEARCH PROS CONFERENCE CALL
I'm going to TRY to have a "State of the Union" call of sorts that will be open to all of the consultants that have taken my Advanced Google+ Local training. I'm still madly trying to figure out my travel schedule, but if I don't have to leave til next week, I'll try to do the call Thurs or Friday. Will announce it in the Private Pro Forum if I can pull this call off. (No promises, just best of intentions.)
THANK YOU to the GOOGLE TEAM FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK ON THIS UPDATE!
What do you guys think?
Are you as excited as I am?
UPDATE: 4/3 Split off all the wonderful supportive comments about my family situation plus will post updates about my travel plans/availability here: Linda Limited Availability Until April 19th
