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Their online presence with the help of free live webinars

The impact of Covid-19 has further boosted the amount of shopping being done online, so it’s more important than ever for businesses to make the most of this. Google can help by offering free tools, training and one-to-one support with all aspects of online marketing, from being discoverable to promoting your products.

UK businesses are the backbone of the British economy – four out of every five local businesses have reported declining revenue this year, which is why Google wants to help and is offering extra support services throughout this difficult time.

Consumer habits have been changing: research by YouGov suglocally due to coronavirus, and are going online to find local suppliers. During the first lockdown, Google saw a huge increase in search terms such as “local bakery” or “local food delivery”, while searches for “near me” reached a record high in August. That growth continues and the signs are that shopping locally is here to stay. However, 30 per cent of local businesses still don’t have a website, while 71 per cent don’t actively manage their search engine listing or Google Maps profile. Having an online presence can transform an offline business.

WHAT IS GOOGLE DIGITAL GARAGE?

Google Digital Garage is a nationare other sessions to find new customers online and develop an online presence.

The webinars are each 60 minutes long and run frequently, which means people can learn at their own pace, choosing as many sessions as they like. All the webinars are live so you can ask questions anytime during the training. Popular topics include: