Looking to get your local business to the top of Google search results? The secret weapon might surprise you: YouTube videos. While many business owners focus on traditional SEO strategies, there's a powerful opportunity hiding in plain sight that can dramatically boost your Google Business Profile rankings.
YouTube content gets preferential treatment in Google's search results—and that makes perfect sense when you consider that Google owns YouTube. When potential customers search for services in your area, businesses with optimized video content often appear prominently in search results, sometimes even above traditional website listings. It's prime digital real estate that most of your local competitors aren't even competing for yet.
The beauty of this strategy is its accessibility. You don't need expensive equipment or professional editing skills to create effective videos. Short, informative content that showcases your expertise, answers common questions, or highlights your services can significantly impact your visibility. Including links to your Google Business Profile in video descriptions creates a direct pathway for potential customers to contact you. The engagement these videos generate—views, comments, likes, shares—sends powerful signals to Google that your business is trustworthy and authoritative.
This opportunity won't last forever. As more businesses recognize the power of YouTube for local search dominance, competition will increase. That's why acting now gives you a chance to establish your presence before everyone else catches on. Tools like Rank Genius can help automate the process, creating and optimizing videos designed specifically to boost your local search rankings without adding to your already busy schedule. Ready to leverage YouTube to attract more local customers? The time to start is now—before your competitors discover this secret weapon too.
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Episode Transcript
Hey everyone out there running a local business,
we know you're busy.
I mean, you're the backbone ofour communities, keeping the
lights on serving customers,juggling a million things at
once.
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Absolutely, and you need strategies that actually
bring in customers right, notjust another thing to add to
your to-do list.
Speaker 1 (00:15):
Right, so today we're gonna jump into something that
might surprise you.
Speaker 2 (00:18):
Yeah, we're talking about YouTube.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
You might think of YouTube for funny cat videos or
the latest music releases, butit can actually be a game
changer for local businesses.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Seriously, it's all about your Google business
profile.
That's what helps people findyou online when they're
searching locally.
And guess what Google lovesvideo.
Speaker 1 (00:37):
And they especially love YouTube.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
Makes sense when you think about it.
Google owns YouTube right, soit's in their best interest to
showcase video content fromtheir own platform.
Speaker 1 (00:46):
Exactly so.
When someone in your areasearches for, let's say, best
plumber or bakery near me, andyou have a great YouTube video
optimized for those keywords.
Speaker 2 (00:57):
Boom.
You have a much better chanceof showing up at the top of
those search results, even abovethose traditional website
listings.
Speaker 1 (01:04):
It's like prime real estate in Google's search
results.
And here's the thing so manylocal businesses aren't using
YouTube effectively yet.
Speaker 2 (01:14):
Which means there's a huge opportunity for you to
jump in right now and stand outfrom the crowd.
It's like finding a secretshortcut that no one else knows
about.
Speaker 1 (01:22):
OK, so we've piqued your interest.
In this session, we're going tobreak down exactly why Google
favors YouTube for localbusinesses and how creating
those videos can directly boostyour Google business profile
ranking.
Speaker 2 (01:34):
And we'll even share some tips on how to make this
whole process super simple foryou.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
So let's dive in.
Why exactly does Google seem tolove YouTube so much when it
comes to local businesses?
Speaker 2 (01:44):
Well, at its core, google wants to provide the most
relevant and engaging searchresults to its users, and video
does that incredibly well.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
I mean, think about it when you're scrolling through
search results what catchesyour eye first?
It's usually video, right?
Speaker 2 (01:58):
Totally, and oh yeah, it can rank in Google search,
of course, but also in YouTube'sown search engine, and
sometimes it can even pop updirectly in Google Maps results.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
So one piece of content working for you in three
different places.
Speaker 2 (02:12):
Exactly.
It's about maximizing youronline presence, making sure
potential customers can find you, no matter where they're
searching.
Speaker 1 (02:20):
And I imagine it's pretty crucial to make it easy
for people who do find yourvideo to actually connect with
your business.
Speaker 2 (02:26):
Absolutely.
Here's another actionable stepAlways include a link to your
Google business profile in thedescription of every YouTube
video you post.
That way, people can easilyfind your address, phone number,
website, even read reviews orleave their room.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
So we're talking about driving traffic directly
to GDP from YouTube.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
Exactly, it's a seamless connection.
Speaker 1 (02:48):
Okay, so now let's address the elephant in the room
.
You mentioned earlier that alot of local businesses aren't
really using YouTube yet.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Right, and that's a huge advantage for those who do.
Speaker 1 (02:57):
It's like an untapped gold mine.
Speaker 2 (02:58):
Exactly, you might see some big national brands
with a strong YouTube presence,but your direct local
competitors, the otherbusinesses in your town or city.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
Chances are they're not doing much on YouTube.
Speaker 2 (03:10):
Which means if you start creating even basic
informative videos now, you canget a massive head start.
Speaker 1 (03:16):
So this is a limited time opportunity, a chance to
get ahead of the curve beforeeveryone else jumps in.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Exactly as more businesses realize the power of
YouTube, the competition willincrease.
But right now there's a windowto establish yourself as the
go-to video resource in yourlocal area.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
And it doesn't have to be super complicated, right.
Speaker 2 (03:34):
Nope, not at all.
You don't need fancy equipmentor a film degree.
Short, simple videos showcasingyour services or products,
answering common questions,offering quick tips those can be
incredibly effective.
Speaker 1 (03:46):
So don't let the idea of video creation intimidate
you.
Speaker 2 (03:49):
Just get started.
Even small steps now can make abig difference down the road.
Speaker 1 (03:54):
Okay, so we understand why Google likes
YouTube and how it can increaseour visibility, but let's get
really specific about how thoseYouTube videos directly affect
our Google business profileranking.
What's the mechanism there?
Speaker 2 (04:08):
Great question.
One of the most immediateimpacts is that your YouTube
videos themselves can startranking highly in Google search
results.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
So when someone searches for something related
to my business, my video mightshow up before my website even
does.
Speaker 2 (04:22):
Exactly, and often this will be in the form of a
video carousel.
Speaker 1 (04:25):
Oh, those things that really pop out visually.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Yes, it's prime real estate on the search results
page and it's often much easierto get a video ranking highly
than it is to get your websiteto the top of page one.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
It's like a shortcut to getting noticed.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Exactly, and remember our pro tip about keywords.
That's crucial here, too.
Make sure your video title,description and tags are packed
with the terms your idealcustomers are actually using to
search.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
Okay, so visibility is one piece of the puzzle.
What about engagement?
You mentioned earlier that howpeople interact with our videos
plays a role in our GBP ranking.
Speaker 2 (04:59):
It absolutely does.
Google is always payingattention to how users interact
with online content.
Speaker 1 (05:05):
They want to see what people are actually interested
in.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Right.
So when people watch yourvideos, like them, comment on
them, share them with others.
Those are all positive signalsto Google.
Speaker 1 (05:15):
It shows that your content is valuable and engaging
.
Speaker 2 (05:17):
Exactly, and Google interprets that engagement as a
vote of confidence in yourbusiness.
The more interaction yourvideos receive, the more likely
they are to boost your GBPranking.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
It's like a snowball effect.
Speaker 2 (05:29):
Exactly Engaging videos lead to higher rankings,
which leads to more visibilityand even more engagement.
Speaker 1 (05:36):
And here's where it gets really interesting.
You also mentioned that YouTubecan help establish our business
as an authority in our field,which Google then rewards.
How does that work?
Speaker 2 (05:46):
Well, think about it Google wants to provide
searchers with the mosttrustworthy and helpful results.
So if you're consistentlycreating informative videos that
answer common customerquestions or showcase your
expertise in a particular area,You're essentially demonstrating
to Google that you're areliable source of information.
Exactly.
You're positioning yourself asa go-to resource in your
(06:06):
industry, and Google rewardsthat by giving your GBP a higher
ranking.
Speaker 1 (06:11):
So by sharing our knowledge and expertise through
video, we're not just helpingpotential customers, we're also
building credibility with Google.
Speaker 2 (06:19):
Exactly, it's a win-win.
Speaker 1 (06:20):
Okay, this all makes a really compelling argument for
using YouTube to boost our GBP,but you've also stressed the
importance of starting now.
What's the urgency here?
Speaker 2 (06:31):
The urgency is this Google is putting more and more
emphasis on video across all itsplatforms.
Speaker 1 (06:37):
It's not just limited to search results anymore.
Speaker 2 (06:39):
Nope, you're seeing videos in Google Maps, results
in other Google services,everywhere, and this trend is
only going to accelerate.
Speaker 1 (06:47):
So the early adopters , the businesses that start
using video now, will have asignificant advantage.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Absolutely.
They're providing the kind ofcontent that Google clearly
values, which means betterrankings and greater visibility.
Speaker 1 (06:59):
And just to put things in perspective, even
uploading one well-optimizedvideo per month can put you
ahead of most of your localcompetitors.
Speaker 2 (07:07):
Seriously, one video a month, it's not as daunting as
it might seem.
Speaker 1 (07:12):
No, that actually seems manageable, especially
when you consider the potentialreturn on investment.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
And remember, the local competition is still
relatively low on YouTube.
You have a chance to establisha strong presence before
everyone else catches on.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
So we're not just trying to get ahead, we're
trying to future-proof ourbusinesses.
Speaker 2 (07:30):
Exactly.
The longer you wait to embracevideo, the harder it will be to
catch up.
Speaker 1 (07:34):
All right, this has been incredibly valuable.
It's clear that video contenton YouTube is becoming essential
for local businesses.
Speaker 2 (07:41):
It's no longer optional if you want to dominate
local search.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
But let's be honest creating videos consistently can
feel like a huge hurdle forbusy business owners.
Speaker 2 (07:51):
We understand that You're already juggling so much,
and that's why we at Local BizDomination created a solution to
make this whole process simpleand effective for you.
It's called Rank Genius.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
Rank Genius, tell us more about that.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
Rank Genius is designed to automate the
creation and posting of videocontent to both your Google
business profile and yourYouTube channel and posting of
video content to both yourGoogle business profile and your
YouTube channel.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
So it takes care of the filming, editing, uploading
all that stuff that can eat upso much time.
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Exactly.
It helps you establish thatconsistent video presence that
Google loves, without you havingto become a video expert
overnight.
Speaker 1 (08:25):
And does Rank Genius also ensure those videos are
actually effective?
Will they help improve ourranking and bring in more
customers?
Speaker 2 (08:33):
Absolutely.
Rankgenius optimizes yourvideos with those all-important
local keywords, engagingdescriptions, relevant tags and
links back to your GBP.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
So it's not just about creating videos.
It's about creating videos thatare designed to rank well and
attract the right audience.
Speaker 2 (08:49):
Exactly, and that optimization is what drives more
views, more clicks to your GBPand website and, ultimately,
more leads in sales.
Speaker 1 (08:57):
And I imagine Rank Genius also eliminates the need
to hire expensive videoprofessionals or spend hours
learning complicated software.
Speaker 2 (09:04):
It does.
It's a completely hands-freeapproach to video marketing for
your local business.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
You set it up and it works in the background while
you focus on what you do bestserving your customers.
Speaker 2 (09:14):
Exactly no steep learning curve, no technical
headaches, just consistentresults.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
Okay.
So, to summarize, rankgeniusautomates video creation and
uploading, keeps your GBP activeand updated, optimizes your
videos for maximum visibilityand saves you a ton of time and
effort.
Speaker 2 (09:30):
Precisely.
It helps you get a fullyoptimized GBP and a stronger
online presence without addingextra work to your plate.
Speaker 1 (09:38):
This has been incredibly insightful.
It's clear that YouTube isbecoming a necessity for local
businesses.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
And those who embrace it now will have a significant
edge over their competitors.
Speaker 1 (09:48):
So for you, the local business owner, listening, the
question is this Will you seizethis opportunity, will you
leverage the power of video torise to the top of local search
results and attract morecustomers, or will you risk
being left behind as yourcompetitors move ahead?
Speaker 2 (10:03):
The choice is yours, but the future of local search
is undeniably video.
Speaker 1 (10:08):
And Rank Genius can make that future a reality for
your business.
Think about it.
What will your video strategybe?
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