{"id":5540,"date":"2019-08-06T15:52:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T15:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letsgetoptimized.com\/?p=5540"},"modified":"2019-08-06T15:52:35","modified_gmt":"2019-08-06T15:52:35","slug":"google-guarantee-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letsgetoptimized.com\/google-guarantee-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Guarantee Program: Everything You Need To Know [How To Apply]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google has recently launched in Canada the new Google Guarantee Program that\u2019s intended to help businesses and customers do business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although still in its first year, the program has become very popular among local service providers. Everyone is trying to get in and get a Google Guaranteed badge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hence, in today\u2019s article, we\u2019ll share with you what the Google Guarantee program is, why it is important to your business, and how to apply for it and get accepted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get started.
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What is the Google Guarantee Program?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Google Guarantee Program is a new service that helps both customers and business owners establish trust more easily and speed up the work process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Local businesses have to match some criteria to be officially qualified for the program. Once approved, they\u2019ll have a Google Guarantee badge appearing next to their information in search results.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This feature was first beta-tested in the United States and recently became available in Canada. It currently covers locksmiths, plumbers, and heating and ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) operating in the <\/span>Toronto and Vancouver areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s a possibility of it expanding to cover other types of services and different places in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Do You Need the Google Guarantee Badge?<\/b><\/h2>\n

For your local small business:<\/b><\/p>\n

The guarantee badge means that you\u2019re eligible to get high-quality customers when advertising through Local Services ads.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a certificate by Google that you\u2019re qualified and trustworthy at what you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An approved local business appears first in the results. And when nearby customers search for a service provider, they\u2019re more likely to trust and hire it to handle the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For your customers:<\/b><\/p>\n

It means that your time and money will be safe by hiring a business that holds a Google guarantee badge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because even if they\u2019re not satisfied, Google offers a solution. Customers are offered a 2,000$ (CAD) money-back guarantee if they happen to be unhappy with the job.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>As a consequence, this program better than any other app or advertisement websites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is the Google Guarantee Program worth it for Small Businesses?<\/b><\/h2>\n

First of all, it\u2019s Google we\u2019re talking about here.\u00a0 Google search and YouTube is the go-to place when looking for solutions to any problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an online consumer who has been using Google for decades, you already put all your trust in their products. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, the Google Guaranteed badge will put you higher in comparison to other unverified businesses \u2014 which can be a huge game-changer for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, the return on your investment is guaranteed. You only have to maintain high ratings and positive reviews on the services you\u2019re providing.
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How to get into Google Guarantee Program?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are certain steps that you need to complete and criteria that you have to match before getting accepted to have the badge.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Set up a Local Services ads Account<\/b>
\n<\/b>If your local business is eligible to have a Google Guarantee Badge, you can start applying for it right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

First of all, set up an account for your business at <\/span>Local Services ads<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Create your account and complete your profile, <\/span>and we\u2019ll begin the second stage of the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then we’ll begin the second step.<\/p>\n

The complete process of getting a Google Guaranteed Badge consists of:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n