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Your City Deals hours must match Google
Keep your business hours the same on City Deals and Google so customers can find you when you are open.
The essentials
- Customers use Google Maps to find your shop location.
- Check where your DEAL code buttons point. They are set up for your ad, not synced from Google.
- Wrong hours make customers lose trust in your brand.
- Ask about Google Business Profile support if your online details need updating.
Who this is for
local shop owners in South Florida
Your shop hours on City Deals must match your Google profile. People scan the DEAL code to find your shop. If your phone says you are open but the shop is closed, you lose a sale. Keep these hours the same to avoid confusion.
How the DEAL code works
Every ad we print has a DEAL code. Customers scan it to see your offer and map button. Ask where that button points, then test it. Check the hours on the offer page and on each applicable business listing; updating one record does not guarantee the others change.
Why matching hours matter
We plan to mail our magazine to about 10,000 homes in areas like Kendall and Miami Lakes. This is the number we advertise for each area. Many people save the magazine for weeks. They might visit your shop on a weekend or a holiday. If your Google listing says you are open, they will drive to your shop. A locked door makes a customer angry.
- Open your business profile on Google.
- Look at your Monday to Sunday hours.
- Check for holiday closures.
- Compare these to the hours on your City Deals ad draft.
- Update your phone number if it changed.
Updating your info
Tell us about changes to your hours before the ad goes to print, and confirm the edition deadline with the team. The planned launch areas are Kendall, Westchester and Miami Lakes. Our Google Business Profile support can help align your online information; confirm that work in your proposal.
Plan your schedule
| Day | Store Hours | Google Hours | Match? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | |||
| Saturday | |||
| Sunday |
If you have questions about your ad layout, contact us today. You can email info@citydeals.ai or call +1 786 591 1017. We can help you check if your QR codes link to the right place. Always test your codes before the final proof is approved.
A little more clarity
Good questions.
What happens if I change my hours after the magazine is mailed?
The printed ad will show your old hours. Update your Google listing, and ask us to update the hours or destination on your deal page as well. One does not update the other.
Does City Deals update my Google listing for me?
A print ad does not update your Google Business Profile automatically. We offer listing support; your proposal confirms whether that work is included.
Can I have different hours for the mail offer?
It is best to stay the same. If the offer is only for certain times, we can write that in the ad text.
The next step
Put your business
in the conversation.
Start with online visibility, then connect social content and planned direct mail with a reason to visit.
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