Hey First name / there,

Georgi from Cobot here!

 

Google Business is one of (if not the most) important marketing channels for coworking spaces. Just look at how much organic space it takes up on the results page: 

So, today I prepared a checklist (which you can download as a PDF) on how to optimize your GBP (Google Business Profile, not the national currency of the UK 💂) and rank higher to generate more traffic for your space.

Plus at the end of this newsletter, you will also find an exclusive discount code for the COMS - Community Managers Summit.

 

 

□ Check your address and map pin - this is critical for in-person visits

□ Try to match your business name to your legal one (avoid keyword stuffing)

□ Add a phone number

□ Set business hours, and regularly update special hours for holidays or closures

□ Choose the most accurate primary category (Coworking Space)

□ Add secondary categories such as Virtual office rental, Event venue, Conference center

 

□ Write or update your business description:

   • Focus on workspace types, amenities, target audience, community values

   • Keep it natural and informative (avoid keyword stuffing)

□ Add a website URL with UTM tracking if you use Google Analytics (learn: What is UTM)

□ Add an appointment link (e.g., for trial days or tours)

□ If applicable, integrate Google booking tools or link to a 3rd-party scheduler (e.g., Calendly)

 

□ Add social media links (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)

□ Connect GBP to Google Ads (for location assets)

□ Review Insights monthly to track Searches, Direction requests, Website clicks, Photo Views, Bookings, etc.

□ Monitor for suggested edits or duplicate listings

□ Replace outdated photos, correct business info, and fix broken links

 

Add/update: 

□ Logo (square format)

□ Cover photo (best with your community ☺️)

□ Reception area

□ Meeting rooms

□ Open desks and private offices

□ Common areas (lounges, kitchens, outdoor spaces)

□ Events or workshops in action

□ Staff or community team photos

□ Short videos (e.g., space walkthrough, community testimonials)

 

 

□ Regularly respond to all reviews—positive or critical

Consider inviting people with negative reviews for a free lunch and showing them the space again to create a new positive experience. A large % of people who accept the offer will later deleted their negative reviews.

□ Encourage members and guests to leave genuine reviews (avoid offering direct incentives)

□ Use the Q&A section to pre-answer common queries, such as:

□ Enable GBP messaging (if you're able to monitor it consistently)

 

□ List all of your services (with descriptions), including:

   • Hot desks

   • Dedicated desks

   • Private offices

   • Virtual office services

   • Meeting room rental

   • Community events

□ Use attributes (if applicable):

   • LGBTQ+ friendly

   • Wheelchair-accessible

   • Free Wi-Fi

   • Women-led

   • Pet-friendly

 

□ Post regularly using:

   • What’s New (e.g., new space, expanded hours, new team members)

   • Events (e.g., networking nights, workshops)

   • Offers (e.g., trial days, referral bonuses)

 

 

Thanks to our friends from COWORKIES, who provided the subscribers of this newsletter with an exclusive discount code for the first COMS summit, this September 4th in Projects, Brighton 🇬🇧

 

 

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