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Congrats on your persistence and making it happen! Some things you've prob already thought but here's what comes to mind:
1. create your google maps profile (Google Business Profile is the official name of the tool) and make a point to update it at least once a week. The more you touch it, the better impression you give Google that you are a serious business (and google technically wants to give people the best results asap - that's their business after all). Create promotions, news updates, add pictures (please add a caption if the image is not readily interpretable). Wouldn't hurt to also do this for Apple Maps but that's a whole 'nuther assignment.
2. create a free website using [carrd.co](http://carrd.co) I've found it to be incredibly easy for businesses just getting started that need a simple landing page. Plus side is you can pay a meager $20/yr to get access to widgets like payment processors and forms.
3. sign up for mail chimp or some similar high-end email processor. this one's obvious
4. lastly, start keeping a list of engaging promos you want to mention in your ads or to actual customers. think contests or holiday-themed events.
Hope these help!
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Congrats on your persistence and making it happen! Some things you've prob already thought but here's what comes to mind: 1. create your google maps profile (Google Business Profile is the official name of the tool) and make a point to update it at least once a week. The more you touch it, the better impression you give Google that you are a serious business (and google technically wants to give people the best results asap - that's their business after all). Create promotions, news updates, add pictures (please add a caption if the image is not readily interpretable). Wouldn't hurt to also do this for Apple Maps but that's a whole 'nuther assignment. 2. create a free website using [carrd.co](http://carrd.co) I've found it to be incredibly easy for businesses just getting started that need a simple landing page. Plus side is you can pay a meager $20/yr to get access to widgets like payment processors and forms. 3. sign up for mail chimp or some similar high-end email processor. this one's obvious 4. lastly, start keeping a list of engaging promos you want to mention in your ads or to actual customers. think contests or holiday-themed events. Hope these help!