Because voice search has become the leading way for people to search. You want your business to become prominent on both keyboard and voice search.

These platforms (Siri, google, Alexa) get their information from other platforms, such as Yelp, Yahoo, AOL etc. All of these platforms “cross pollinate” information back and forth to gain information.

So the stronger you are on ALL of the platforms, the better your voice search results will be. OK Local makes sure your information is accurate on all platforms.

No! There is no contract to sign. We bill monthly and you may cancel at any time.  

By optimizing your business listings for voice search platforms like Google Voice Search, Amazon Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Samsung's Bixby, and Microsoft Cortana, we improve your discoverability and conversion rates, which leads to increased revenue.

Voice search optimization involves tailoring your business listings to be easily found and accurately represented in voice search results. This includes ensuring that your business information is up-to-date and formatted correctly for voice-activated devices.

OkLocal combines cutting-edge technology with expert knowledge to simplify local search management. We are trusted by over 70 of the world’s largest brands and have a proven track record of improving listing accuracy, boosting local rankings, and driving traffic through our clients' doors.

We strongly recommend having a google business profile for your business regardless of whether you are an OK Local client.  Once you have a Google Business Profile setup we strongly recommend connecting it to the OK Local dashboard for best results.  Facebook is completely optional, but it can also be connected to the dashboard.  

Clients who sign up for the OK Local Premium Directory package will get their business listed on more than 40 (and sometimes up to 80) different directories.  We’ve found that the more directories a business is listed on, the better the overall online visibility (&SEO!)

That’s great that you want to stay on top of your profile edits. Remember that OK Local acts as one central hub for all of your online profiles, so each time you edit your profile we will automatically push updates out to each directory that you are signed up for.  

To edit your profile simply login to the dashboard, click the Listings button from the top menu, and then go to ‘Voice Optimizer’ click “Edit Location Info” on the right”.  From there you can do everything from update your logo to change your hours of operation or add your new Facebook page. 

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Your Google Voice Assistant optimization is in progress. You can check the status on your Voice Optimizer page. For added visibility, consider adding relevant questions and answers to your Voice FAQ to address common inquiries and capture broader search interest. To access, go to https://dashboard.oklocal.com/, login, select your location, and navigate to Listings > Voice Optimizer.

Adding a robust Voice FAQ section can significantly enhance your business's presence in voice search results. We recommend watching our Best Practices Video to learn more.

Example FAQs for Local Plumbing Business:

• What Are the Signs of a Potential Plumbing Issue? Look out for slow-draining sinks, low water pressure, unusual pipe noises, water stains, or high water bills.
• How Can I Prevent My Pipes from Freezing? Insulate exposed pipes, keep home temperatures above 55°F (12°C), and let faucets drip during extreme cold.

Once complete, we’ll finalize the rest of your connections for full optimization.

Connecting your Google Business Profile is essential. You can:

• Add us as an administrator to your profile for setup
• Or, follow the steps to connect Google to your OK Local Dashboard (stop after step 4 if you don’t have a Facebook account).
• If you don’t have a Google Business Profile, you can create one here.

Select your location in the menu at the top, which should resolve the “coming soon” message.

• If optimization is in progress: Profile updates have been submitted to the voice search platforms, which can take 4 to 6 weeks. Check your Voice Optimizer page for an “Optimization Complete” status in the coming weeks.
• If optimization is complete:  Everything is connected and received by the platforms, but re-ranking can take a few weeks. We will follow up with a monthly progress report. 
• Once the platforms have acknowledged your data, their algorithms usually take 4–6 weeks to start re-ranking your business for the keywords most relevant to your customers.

  
  

Within the first two weeks, we’ll send out your business profile data to the voice search platforms. These platforms will then confirm receipt of your information. This marks the start of the optimization process.

Once your data is acknowledged, the platforms' algorithms will begin re-ranking your business for the keywords most relevant to your customers. This process typically takes an additional 4–6 weeks. During this time, you’ll start seeing improvements in your business’s visibility.