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Products & Services

Listing your products and services on Google Business Profile

Adding products and services helps customers understand what you offer and improves your visibility for relevant searches.

Products vs Services

Products

Physical items you sell:

  • Retail merchandise
  • Food menu items
  • Manufactured goods

Features:

  • Photos
  • Prices
  • Descriptions
  • Categories
  • Links to purchase

Services

What you do for customers:

  • Professional services
  • Home services
  • Personal services

Features:

  • Service name
  • Description
  • Price or price range (optional)
  • Categories

Adding Products

Product Information

For each product, include:

Required:

  • Product name
  • Category

Recommended:

  • Description (up to 1,000 characters)
  • Price
  • Photo
  • Link to product page

Product Categories

Organize products into categories:

  • Makes browsing easier
  • Helps Google understand your offerings
  • Improves search relevance

Product Photos

  • High-quality images
  • Show product clearly
  • Multiple angles if possible
  • Consistent style across products

Pricing Options

  • Fixed price: $29.99
  • Price range: $20-$50
  • "From" pricing: From $99
  • No price: Leave blank if varies

Adding Services

Service Listings

For each service:

Required:

  • Service name

Recommended:

  • Description
  • Price or "Free estimates"
  • Duration (if applicable)

Service Categories

Group related services:

  • Primary services
  • Add-on services
  • Specialty services

Service Descriptions

Write clear, benefit-focused descriptions:

  • What the service includes
  • Who it's for
  • What problems it solves

Example:

Complete home plumbing inspection. Our licensed plumbers check all fixtures, pipes, and water heater. Includes written report with recommendations. Takes approximately 1 hour.

Restaurants have special menu features:

  • Appetizers
  • Main courses
  • Desserts
  • Drinks
  • Specials
  • Item name
  • Description
  • Price
  • Photo (highly recommended)
  • Dietary tags (vegetarian, gluten-free)

Third-Party Menus

Google may pull menu data from:

  • Your website
  • Delivery platforms
  • Third-party menu services

Claim and verify your menu data for accuracy.

Best Practices

Keep Lists Updated

  • Remove discontinued items
  • Update prices promptly
  • Add new offerings quickly

Use Keywords Naturally

Include relevant search terms:

  • Service type keywords
  • Problem-solving keywords
  • Location if relevant

Pricing Transparency

  • Show prices when possible
  • Builds trust
  • Filters qualified leads

Quality Images

  • Professional product photos
  • Consistent lighting and style
  • Show scale when helpful

Search Visibility

Products and services can appear in:

  • GBP Knowledge Panel
  • Local Pack (for relevant queries)
  • Google Shopping (products)
  • "Services" filter on Maps

Keyword Matching

Google matches searches to your listings:

  • "pizza delivery" → matches "Delivery" service
  • "brake repair" → matches "Brake Service"

Syncing with Your Website

WooCommerce/E-commerce

Sync product catalogs automatically with tools like Synoveo.

Benefits of Syncing

  • One source of truth
  • Automatic updates
  • Consistent pricing
  • Time savings

Key Takeaways

  1. List all products and services you offer
  2. Include descriptions, prices, and photos
  3. Organize into logical categories
  4. Keep listings current and accurate
  5. Use keywords naturally in descriptions

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