Maximize Exposure Online With Google Business Profiles
11 lessons to help you verify, manage, and grow your business with Google Business Profile.
USVI Department of Tourism
Preferred Partner Program
Boost your business’s impact online with access to tools and training resources. This FREE program delivers personalized assessments, expert support, and practical resources to USVI tourism businesses – helping you stand out on VisitUSVI.com and major travel platforms like Google and Tripadvisor.
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Millions of Travelers Visit Our Islands Each Year. Are They Finding Your Business?
As a Preferred Partner, you get free access to an enhanced listing on VisitUSVI.com and other program perks like on-site photography and training videos that help you boost your presence online.
How It Works
Your Starting Point. Preferred Partners receive a personalized report card that maps exactly how their business appears across major platforms. Use this report to discover ways to improve your listing on Google and on VisitUSVI.com.
Take the Next Step. Check out the Learning Resources—a collection of easy-to-follow video tutorials to learn how to implement opportunities highlighted in your report.
Head to the “Video” tab for training courses, or visit the “Links” tab for important resources like Google Business Profile Support and Office Hours.
Your Experts. Get personalized guidance from friendly specialists who speak your language, not tech jargon. Book free consultations to tackle your specific challenges and get answers to your questions.
Not sure where to start? Here are a few ways you can use Office Hours:
- Get tailored recommendations to optimize your listing.
- Get help verifying your business on platforms like Google and Tripadvisor.
- Get started on a new platform like Yelp or Apple Maps to reach a new audience.
It’s quick, customized, and sessions are unlimited and completely free, all thanks to U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
Learning Resources
Attract More Travelers with Tripadvisor
A seven-lesson course to help you own your Tripadvisor listing and attract more travelers.
Getting Started on Other Platforms: Apple, Yelp & Bing
Discover three other key platforms for visibility online all in three short lessons.
Smart Review Management: Building Trust & Building Revenue
Four quick lessons to help you build trust online and grow your business.
Success with Social Media
Step-by-step guide to building a smart, effective social media presence in just two short lessons.
Picture Perfect: Tips for Better Mobile Photos
Get better photos using your phone with five lessons full of easy tips.
Captivate Travelers with Vertical Video
Four lessons designed to help businesses get started with vertical video content for social.
Book Office Hours
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Open a Support Ticket with Google
Having issues with your Google Business Profile? Contact Google for support.
Free AI Fluency Course by Anthropic
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Book a free virtual consultation with our digital marketing specialists. Whether you’re stuck on something specific or just want guidance on where to start, we’re here to help.
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