Are you wondering why you should look to Google as a business ally, when we all know about the Instagram influence and how food porn delights diners and drives sales? The two-fold answer is obvious: Google is the number one search engine, and Google My Business is free. (well, as of this writing it is)

We all know that diners search online before visiting a restaurant, if only to confirm the address or get the number to make a reservation. You should do all you can to make that process as easy as possible for your customers, which Google My Business does. Therefore, restaurant owners and operators of hospitality venues should embrace tapping into Google functionalities as a resource for their business.

But where do you start? Here’s how to manage your Google My Business profile.