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  • Smart_Start
    Smart_Start Subscriber last edited by Jul 14, 2016, 7:03 PM

    I was told by a Google My Business representative to include #{keywords} in my description. I was told this would boost my rankings. Has anyone else heard of this?

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    • MiriamEllis
      MiriamEllis Subject Expert last edited by Jul 18, 2016, 6:08 PM Jul 18, 2016, 6:08 PM

      Hey John,

      Hmm, what a strange answer this is:

      Answer In regards to the hashtags, you can either use them or if you prefer only the related keywords to be used, that works as well. Also, you can follow the tips I have shared in my previous email.

      I am totally in the dark about why Google would even mention this. Maybe I've missed something 😉

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      • Smart_Start
        Smart_Start Subscriber @MiriamEllis last edited by Jul 18, 2016, 4:41 PM Jul 18, 2016, 4:41 PM

        So below is a recent email chain with Google I thought I would share.

        Question Good morning! I have spoken with a Google representative that informed me that I should used hashtags in my GMB descriptions, and that these hashtags will help push my business result up in the results. She said the hashtags could include key search terms or the category I want to be known as. For example, #keyword and #keywords. I'd like to confirm that this information is accurate before I implement it in my listings.

        Answer My name is Sophia, following up on your query for adding related keywords in the business description.

        Yes, this is a good idea and you can also add the city name with the most searched terms and this also plays important role in pushing up the ranking of a business page. However, we cannot promise that it will get effective overnight as the search results are something which is automatically pulled up by algorithm. Additionally, here are some tips which will definitely help in getting better ranking of your business on Google search :

        1. Enter complete data: Make sure you’ve entered all of your business information in Google My Business and keep it up-to-date. For example, your physical address, phone number and category. Learn how to edit your business information
        2. Manage and respond to reviews: Responding to reviews shows that you value your customers and the feedback they leave about your business. High quality, positive reviews from your customers will also help improve your ranking. Learn more about responding to reviews
        3. Add photos: Accurate and appealing pictures can show potential customers that your business offers what they’re searching for.Learn how to add local business photos

        Prefer to watch a video? We have one for you here. And don’t forget to get insights for your business’ online presence via your Google My Business Account (more details).

        I hope that you will find this information helpful. In case you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help you grow your business!

        Question To confirm, we should just use the keywords in the description without the pound symbol (hashtag)?

        Answer In regards to the hashtags, you can either use them or if you prefer only the related keywords to be used, that works as well. Also, you can follow the tips I have shared in my previous email.

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        • MiriamEllis
          MiriamEllis Subject Expert last edited by Jul 15, 2016, 5:54 PM Jul 15, 2016, 5:54 PM

          Yeah, sounds like an untrained rep to me. That does happen. Unless - bwahhahaaa - Google just gave away the secret sauce! But ... I kinda don't think so. 🙂

          Glad you asked about it though!

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          • Smart_Start
            Smart_Start Subscriber @MiriamEllis last edited by Jul 15, 2016, 5:28 PM Jul 15, 2016, 5:28 PM

            We called in to Google and asked a few questions. This is when they provided this "suggestion." I think at this point it was an untrained rep that didn't know what they were saying. If there were any legitimacy to this, I think others would have some insight to it.

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            • MiriamEllis
              MiriamEllis Subject Expert last edited by Jul 15, 2016, 5:26 PM Jul 15, 2016, 5:26 PM

              Hi John,

              Are you 100% positive you were talking to a Google rep? Did you phone them or did someone phone you? While there was the 2013 G dashboard update that permitted use of rich text in the description (with the warning that it could take longer to get approved) I do not recall ever seeing mention of the use of # in descriptions. I'm very curious about someone telling you this, and feel a little nervous that you may either have been speaking to an untrained Google rep or, possibly, a scammer misrepresenting themselves as a Google rep. Seems a bit odd.

              As Eric mentions, Google has treated the description very strangely in recent years. It doesn't show in most place. 😞

              Can you shed any more light on the origin of the conversation you had?

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              • Smart_Start
                Smart_Start Subscriber @mkleinrock last edited by Jul 15, 2016, 4:28 PM Jul 15, 2016, 4:28 PM

                They meant the description. However we have since had a conversation with a different representative they didn't agree. Sounds like Google is doing some stellar training for their representatives.

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                • Eric_Rohrback
                  Eric_Rohrback last edited by Jul 15, 2016, 4:33 PM Jul 15, 2016, 1:53 PM

                  There aren't any rules how the description should be formatted in Google's Guidelines - https://support.google.com/business/answer/3038177?hl=en - however it's worth noting that the description you list in your dashboard may not show up for customers searching for your service/company. Google made the shift a little while back to show a limited amount of information (NAP, website, hours of operation, reviews) which doesn't normally include the description. I haven't seen anything to suggest adding more keywords in the description will boost ranking, especially since it's a hidden element for that page.

                  Local SEO Guide did a great study on Local SEO ranking factors - http://www.localseoguide.com/guides/2016-local-seo-ranking-factors/ 

                  Read through that to get an idea what to test & try to get your page ranking better.

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                  • mkleinrock
                    mkleinrock last edited by Jul 14, 2016, 9:47 PM Jul 14, 2016, 9:47 PM

                    That would look pretty spammy to someone viewing the business page. Are you sure they did not mean on your google my business brand page?

                    Best!

                    Matthew

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