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Sahl Tuesday,24 Jun 2025

These days, customers aren't satisfied with simply viewing your products or browsing your website. They're now looking for reassurance that your store is real and trustworthy, especially in Saudi Arabia, where competition among online stores is intense.
One of the most powerful indicators that boosts customer confidence and prompts them to complete an order without hesitation is:
Having your store appear on Google Maps.
In this blog, we explain how you can use Google Maps as a smart tool to enhance your store's credibility and make your customer feel like they're dealing with an official and trusted entity.
1. A clear address = greater trust
Just seeing a clear address on Google Maps gives customers peace of mind, knowing that the store is real and has a physical presence, even if it's only an online store.
For example:
An online store that sells beauty products. As soon as a customer searches for it and sees it listed on the map with a clear address in Riyadh, they'll automatically feel comfortable and complete the order.
2. Public Ratings and Reviews from Previous Customers
Google Maps allows you to add ratings and reviews from previous customers, and this is one of the most powerful ways to build trust in your business.
• When they see positive reviews about the speed of delivery or the quality of the product, their chances of purchasing increase.
• Even if there are negative comments, simply responding to them politely and professionally reflects a respectable image of your store.
Here, transparency plays a major role.
3. Prove Legal Presence and Official Documentation
Your store's appearance on Google Maps is often linked to "Google My Business," a service that allows you, as a store owner, to:
• Add the store name
• Specify business hours
• Provide the official address
• Link the location to your website
These steps are considered indirect documentation and demonstrate your commitment to organizing your store and making it official.
4. Facilitate Access to Local Customers
If you sell in specific areas within the Kingdom, such as Jeddah, Qassim, or Riyadh, having your store listed on Google Maps makes it easier for customers to know you serve their area.
Some customers only buy from stores within their city. When they see your store appear nearby on the map, they feel comfortable and consider you close, even if the order is placed entirely online.
5. Improve your store's visibility in search results
Google Maps helps improve your search ranking, especially if someone types your store's name or similar terms, such as:
• "Best perfume store in Dammam"
• "Women's clothing store in Riyadh"
If you're listed on Google Maps and Google Business, there's a good chance you'll appear at the top of the results, along with your location and rating. This gives you an advantage over many competitors who haven't taken this step.
6. Enhance your store's brand identity
Having your store appear on Google Maps enhances your visual identity and branding because:
• You can add your store logo and a photo of the location.
• You can update your business hours and official website.
• All the details appear when you search.
This gives a professional and detailed impression.
7. Opportunity to Interact Daily with Customers
Through Google Maps, you can:
• Respond to reviews
• Post photos or updates of offers
• Announce special business hours during Ramadan or other special occasions
All of these activities build a direct relationship with customers and increase their loyalty and trust in your store.
If you want to build a strong, trusting relationship with your customers in Saudi Arabia, don't just rely on a website or Instagram...
Having your store on Google Maps is a significant strength and provides a sense of security and credibility.
If you don't know how to get started or need someone to professionally handle this step, contact the Sahal team and we'll help you add your store to Google Maps and prepare all the necessary documentation.