Google Business Profile Attributes: Confirmed by Percentages
Google is enhancing its local features for Google Business Profiles by introducing a new way to verify attributes. Now, businesses can showcase how many users have confirmed that specific attributes actually exist. This feature adds a layer of credibility by displaying the percentage of users who validate these attributes.
What’s New?
Recently spotted by Claudia Tomina, this feature appears when you check the “About” tab in a local business listing. Next to certain attributes, you’ll see a note that reads, “Confirmed by X% of Y visitors.” This is a significant move towards increasing transparency in business listings.
Key Insights from Claudia Tomina
In her LinkedIn post, Claudia highlighted that the mobile version of the “About” section now includes these visitor-confirmed attributes along with their corresponding public percentages. Here’s what she said:
- The ‘About’ section is now more informative, showcasing attributes confirmed by actual visitors.
- Google is integrating user feedback directly into business profiles, enhancing their effectiveness.
- With continuous updates to branded searches, Google is actively rolling out these improvements; business owners should keep a close eye on their profiles.
Takeaways
This new feature emphasizes the importance of accuracy in business attributes. Misleading information could hurt your business’s credibility. So, be thorough and honest when listing your attributes.
Engage with your audience and ensure that the details you provide reflect the reality of your business!
Stay tuned for more updates from Google, these changes could impact how customers discover and interact with your business.
