Local business with many locations

[MrWoc]

Hi guys

So ive been helping a local business out with their Google my business pages, they have them set up over several different accounts, which I dont think is a problem, however am sure its more helpful having them under one login, does this matter so much ?

They are one company, however the titles for their business listings are all different, they have stuck some keywords into the business titles and the area, I am guessing the title for the different businesses in different citys should all be the same just the company name ? is this correct as they need to be consistent dont they ?

As i am sure WH smiths for example all their business listings in different citys are just WH smiths and not with some keywords after each different branch ?

I just wanted to check this up, and make sure I wasnt messing up someones listings lol !!

J

[MiriamEllis]

Hey There!

In cases like these where you're in doubt about a given practice, your first stop should always be Google's own guidelines: https://support.google.com/business/answer/3038177?hl=en

Check out the section on the business name, which reads:

Your name should reflect your business’ real-world name, as used consistently on your storefront, website, stationery, and as known to customers.

And be sure to read the whole section on this so that you can explain these types of policies to clients. Thank goodness for guidelines!

I'm not 100% sure what your other question is about accounts. Please feel free to clarify that. Thanks and good luck with your client!

[Christy-Correll]

Hi J,

Did you see Miriam's response to both of your questions? Just checking...

Christy