Motoza » business https://devsite.motoza.com Just another WordPress site Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:12:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 Google Makes Changes to Google Places for Business https://devsite.motoza.com/google-makes-changes-google-places-business/ https://devsite.motoza.com/google-makes-changes-google-places-business/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2014 21:11:04 +0000 http://www.motoza.com/?p=2838 Continued]]> Google has now announced more sweeping changes to its Google Places for Business application. The service will continue to be free, but will be able to create more interaction with potential customers and fans, touts Google.

The platform will move from a plain business listing of sorts, where customers could view reviews and business hours, to an interactive page where the business owners can share content, special events and photos, as well as interact with customers.

In short, it seems that Google My Business will be operating in the same capacity as a Facebook page.

Another improvement Google boasts will be the ability for all information to be harmonious across its other platforms, including Search, Maps, and Google +.

Anyone who has had a previous Google places listing has automatically been updated to a My Business page, so business owners should take note of the changes and start to update their information accordingly.

How this update will affect search results and rankings will only be ascertained with time.

]]> https://devsite.motoza.com/google-makes-changes-google-places-business/feed/ 0 Five Great iPhone Apps for Small Business in 2013 https://devsite.motoza.com/five-great-iphone-apps-for-small-business-in-2013/ https://devsite.motoza.com/five-great-iphone-apps-for-small-business-in-2013/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:29:56 +0000 http://www.motoza.com/?p=1867 Continued]]> 5 best iphone 5 apps 2013In the iPhone app universe, there are plenty of small business products that provide flexibility and functionality. Owners can communicate, report, document, and transact from their iPhones almost simultaneously. We took a look around and found five apps that provide rich experiences and put the power of mobile technology in the hands of every small business owner.


Foursquare for Business – Cost: Free. Foursquare recently released its Foursquare for Business app, which provides an easy way to connect with customers. It’s update feature allows users to create a news brief and share it through Facebook and Twitter simultaneously. For business owners who regularly have sales, promotions or other specials, this app is a great way to keep customers informed. With Foursquare’s trademark check-in feature, owners are able to quickly see who has received the update, which helps with targeting customer engagements.


Roambi Analytics – Cost: Free. Roambi’s Analytics app makes business reporting a breeze. On-the-go business owners no longer need to be tied to a laptop in order to generate business reports. Users can merge business intelligence data from MS Excel, CSV, HTML, Google Docs, and Salesforce CRM in real-time, and the interface produces rich, interactive visualizations which allow users to drill down for details about specific markets, sales data, and other metrics. The app comes in three versions: Lite, Pro, and ES4.
USA ePay – Cost: Free. Mobile merchants rejoice! USA ePay’s mobile app takes cash-less transactions to a new level. Payments can be entered manually through your transaction service or through its compatibility with PaySaber’s card-scanning hardware. This app features robust reporting tools and a neat component that allows you to post offline transactions with voice authorization. And transactions are stored in an ePay account, not on your phone, so data won’t eat up memory or get lost if anything happens to your iPhone.


Quickoffice Mobile Office Suite – Cost: $14.99. Business owners don’t need to be chained to a PC to create, edit, and open MS Word 2007 and Excel 2007 files. Users can adjust the look and design of a document or spreadsheet, and transfer files to and from their iPhones via WiFi. There is even a Find feature that works with both file types. Now, mobile business owners can send files to customers without having to wait to return to the office.


WhatsApp Messenger – Cost: $0.99. If your business has a constant communication flow then the WhatsApp Messenger may be the answer. This app is a cross-platform which works on iPhone and other smartphones, and allows users to chat without SMS charges. It’s multimedia features provide business owners with full functionality; users can exchange messages, pictures, audio notes, and video seamlessly. And it support group chats so all your team members can be linked together.

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