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    • AlexanderWhite
      AlexanderWhite last edited by

      Kindly let me know what is the best length to write description for Google local business listing.

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      • Andy.Drinkwater
        Andy.Drinkwater last edited by

        Hi Alexander,

        There isn't a best length to write, but I personally would never make this too long. Remember that this is a small sales page (of a kind), and you are wanting to sell your services. You are much better off with something that quickly describes what you are offering. I think the maximum number of characters you can use is about 4,500, but this would make for an overly lengthy read.

        There is a lot of personal opinion comes into this question, but for me, I would stick at about 600 characters. Others might choose more - others less.

        -Andy

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