Most GMB (Google My Business) searches are category-based not business-specific. When a person googles a search they are not usually looking for a specific business. An example would be “plumbing contractors”. The search will list plumbing contractors and the end-user will then need to click on a specific one based upon their geographical area, price range etc. The study showed that 84% of GMB searches were by category, only 16% direct to a business.
Key Takeaways:
- Online local business searches are overwhelmingly discovery searches rather than direct business searches.
- Three out of four local searches happen in search rather than through Google Maps.
- Competition on discovery search is fierce, so it makes sense to build a brand with video or social and then gain direct searches.
“More importantly, BrightLocal said that “only 5% of views [in Google search/Maps] result in an action””
Read more: https://www.lsainsider.com/study-84-of-gmb-search-is-category-based-only-16-direct/archives
