The height of Covid-19 pandemic created a bunch of wants in terms of features from local business owners and a year later we have access to some valuable tools in Google My Business and Yelp.

Google My Business Top features

1. Health & Safety Attributes

The Health & Safety attributes provide more informed search results on the health standards of a business you may visit.

These new GMB attributes are:

• Appointment required
• Mask required
• Staff wear masks
• Staff get temperature checks
• Temperature check required

2. Pandemic-Related Attributes for Restaurants

Google was on to these updates early and did a good job releasing these COVID-related attributes for restaurants and other businesses in the food service industry.

Here’s a list of those attributes:

• Curbside pickup
• No-contact delivery
• Dine-in

Yelp Top Features

1. Business Highlights and Badges

With Business Highlights, you can choose from over 30 highlights to showcase noteworthy aspects of your business. Whether it’s you have “Discounts available” or are “Family owned and operated”, there are options for every business.

2. COVID-19 Advisory Alert Banner

An alert banner was added on top of the Yelp business page which could be edited to share a custom message with specific updates during the pandemic.

Many people remain nervous about going into stores as long as infection and death rates remain high. These attributes may see more engagement or an improved response from consumers who want to do business with you but want assurances that it will be safe.

Is your business affected by COVID-19? Then try these top features to let your customers know about the safety measures in place at your business. Don’t know where to start? Contact us to help setup these new attributes to show up when customers find your business on Google Search and Maps.