If you’re a holistic healer, having a strong online presence is key to attracting more clients. One of the easiest (and free!) ways to show up in front of people looking for your services is by optimizing your Google My Business (GMB) profile. 🌿✨

Your GMB profile is like your digital business card—it helps people find you on Google Search and Maps. The better your profile, the higher your chances of getting booked! 📍💆‍♀️

Why is Google My Business Important? 🤔

✅ More Visibility: Your business appears in local searches when people look for services like yours. ✅ Builds Trust: A well-optimized profile with reviews makes you look professional and credible. ✅ Easy Contact: Clients can call, message, or visit your website with just one click! ✅ Free Marketing: Unlike ads, your GMB profile is completely free and always working for you.

Ready to get started? Here’s how to optimize your profile for the best results! 🚀

1️⃣ Claim & Verify Your Listing 🔍

First things first, if you haven’t already, you need to claim your business on Google. Just go to Google My Business and follow the steps. Google will usually send you a postcard with a code to verify your location. 📩✅

Why this matters: Google prioritizes verified businesses, meaning you’ll show up more often in search results!

Quick Tip: If you work from home, you can hide your address and list your service area instead. 😉

2️⃣ Complete Every Detail 📝

A half-filled profile won’t help you much. Make sure you fill in all the details, including: 📌 Business Name (Make sure it matches your website & social media. Including your city name in your business name can help, but it must be part of your legal business name—otherwise, Google sees it as a violation of their rules.) 📌 Category (This is the most important part! Choose the category that best describes your business, e.g., Reiki Practitioner, Holistic Healer, Massage Therapist.) 📌 Description (Tell people who you are & what you offer) 📌 Contact Info (Phone number, email, website link) 📌 Business Hours (Keep them updated!) 📌 Location (Or service area if you don’t have a physical space)

Why this matters: Google loves complete profiles and ranks them higher in search results! 🔥

Quick Tip: Use keywords that people search for, like “holistic therapy in [your city].”

3️⃣ Upload High-Quality Photos 📸

People trust businesses they can see! Add photos of: 🖼️ Your treatment space 🖼️ Your logo 🖼️ A friendly picture of you 😊 🖼️ Any tools or equipment you use (like crystals, massage tables, or essential oils)

Why this matters: Profiles with photos get 42% more requests for directions and 35% more clicks to their website! 🚀

Quick Tip: Update your photos regularly to keep your profile fresh and engaging.

4️⃣ Get More Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews are gold when it comes to attracting new clients. The more positive reviews you have, the more people will trust you. Ask happy clients to leave a quick review!

💡 How to ask for reviews: ✔️ Send a follow-up message after a session: “I’d love to hear about your experience! If you have a moment, please leave a review on my Google page. It really helps! 😊” ✔️ Share your review link on social media. ✔️ Offer a small thank-you (like a guided meditation or a discount on their next session).

Why this matters: Businesses with more reviews rank higher on Google and get more bookings! 🎯

Quick Tip: Reply to every review (good or bad). It shows you care about your clients! 💬

5️⃣ Keep Your Profile Active 🔄

Google loves active profiles, so post updates regularly. You can share: 📢 Special offers or discounts 📅 Upcoming events or workshops 📝 Helpful tips on healing and self-care 📷 New photos from your practice

Why this matters: Google boosts businesses that keep their profiles fresh and engaging!

Quick Tip: Treat your GMB profile like a mini social media page—keep it alive! 🌱

Ready to Get More Clients? 🚀

By following these simple steps, your Google My Business profile will start attracting more local clients—without spending a dime on ads! 🎉

✨ Need more help with your online presence? I share useful tips on my Facebook page! Check it out here: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569045965715 and let me know what you think! 😊

P.S. I’m also working on a guide about how to build a website that truly reflects your energy and brings in more clients. Stay tuned! ✨