This step-by-step powerpoint presentation is done by Caroline Wabara to teach Nigerian Business Owners how to list, claim and optimize their businesses on the front page of Google Places and Mobile maps in order to get found online and market their products and services to mobile customers in Nigeria.

1. 14 Local Search Optimization Tips For The Lean Small Nigerian Businessby Caroline Wabarawww.carolinewabara.com

2. NIGERIAN SMALL BUSINESS ON GOOGLE MAP

3. VISIT GOOGLE PLACES PAGE WITH YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT TO SIGN UP

4. LIST YOUR BUSINESS BY CLICKING THE BUTTON

5. SELECT YOUR COUNTRY AND VERIFY YOUR BUSINESS PHONE NUMBER

6. ADD YOUR BASIC BUSINESS INFORMATION

7. ADD YOUR PAYMENT OPTIONS, YOUR COMPANY LOGO AND VIDEOS

8. ADD YOUR SERVICE AREAS AND HOURS OF OPERATION

9. ADD ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND CLICK SUBMIT

10. CLICK ‘FINISH’ IF THERE IS NO VERIFICATION

11. YOUR BUSINESS LISTING HAS BEEN “SUCCESSFULLY VERIFIED” AND NEEDS TO BE REVIEWED BY GOOGLE BEFORE APPEARING ON LOCAL SEARCH ENGINE

12. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS FOR GOOGLE TO REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE YOUR BUSINESS LISTING BEGINS TO SHOW ON GOOGLE LOCAL AND MOBILE SEARCH. PLEASE BE PATIENT

13. FROM YOUR DASHBOARD, CLICK ON “OFFERS” TO GIVE YOUR CUSTOMERS FREE LIMITED COUPONS TO PURCHASE YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

14. YOUR COUPON OFFER IS ACTIVE FOR ADVERTISING ON NGERIAN GOOGLE LOCAL SEARCH

15. SEE MY BUSINESS ON GOOGLE MAPS AND PLACES

16. VISIT www.carolinewabara.com for more updates on Internet marketing, Life & Business Coaching With Caroline Wabara