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The "Secret" Google Settings That Fill Tables While You Sleep
When someone in your town searches for "best lunch near me" or "steakhouse," who shows up first? Is it you, or the guy down the street who isn't half the cook you are?
In 2025, your Google Business Profile (GBP) is more important than your website. It is the digital front door to your restaurant. Most owners "set it and forget it," leaving thousands of Dollars (or Rands) on the table.
If you want to stop paying for ads and start getting free traffic from Google, follow this 3-Step Blitz.
1. The 45-Degree Photo Rule
Google's AI actually scans your photos to see what kind of food you serve.
- The Trick: Stop taking "overhead" flat-lay shots.
- The Fix: Take photos at a 45-degree angle with natural side-lighting. This mimics how a customer actually sees the food when it’s placed in front of them.
- Action: Upload 3 new "hero" shots of your best-selling dishes today.
2. Keyword-Rich "Review Replies"
Don't just say "Thanks for coming!" When you reply to a review, you have a chance to tell Google exactly what you do.
- The Method: Use the customer’s name and mention a specific dish.
- Example: "Thanks for visiting, Sarah! We're so glad you enjoyed our Smoked Beef Brisket and the Craft Beer selection here in [Your City Name]."
- Result: Google now associates your business with those keywords, pushing you higher in search.
3. The "Google Post" Hack
Did you know you can post "updates" directly to your Google profile just like Facebook?
- Why it works: It shows Google your business is active.
- Action: Post one "Weekly Special" or "Behind the Scenes" photo to your Google Profile every Wednesday.
The "GBP Blitz" AI Prompt
Don't know what to write for your Google description or updates? Let AI handle the "Local SEO" for you.
[PASTE THIS PROMPT]
"Act as a Local SEO Expert. I want to optimize my Google Business Profile for my restaurant, [Restaurant Name], located in [City]. We specialize in [Cuisine/Signature Dish].
Please provide:
- A 750-character 'Business Description' that includes high-volume keywords for our area.
- Five 'Update Posts' I can use over the next month to show Google we are active.
- Three suggestions for 'Service Keywords' I should add to my profile to show up in 'near me' searches.
Keep the tone inviting and hungry!"
P.S. This is just the tip of the iceberg. In the Restaurant Profit Vault, members get the Full Google Domination System—a walkthrough that has helped owners increase their search views by 40% in 30 days.
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