La IDEA Business Training

As a La IDEA participant, you have full access to this collection of short, practical videos made just for local businesses like yours to expand your digital marketing skills. From setting up your Google Business Profile to reaching more customers through AI and social media platforms, each video is here to help you grow. Watch anytime, in English or Spanish—on your schedule.

Setting Up and Optimizing a Google Business Profile

Everything you need to know about Google Business Profiles in one place! This series covers all the essential aspects, from the basics of setting up your listing to advanced strategies for boosting visibility and driving conversions.

Setting Up and Optimizing a Google Business Profile

New to Google Business Profiles? This short video provides a clear and simple introduction to this free tool from Google. We'll cover what it is, its key benefits, and how it can help potential customers discover your business online.

Claiming & Verifying a Google Business Profile

Ready to take ownership of your Google Business Profile? This video walks you through the essential steps of claiming and verifying your listing, ensuring you can manage your online presence on Google. Get verified and start connecting with local customers!

Accessing Your Google Business Profile

Ready to manage your online presence on Google? This video demonstrates the simple steps to access your Google Business Profile. Take control of your listing, update information, and connect with your local audience.

Updating Core Business Information

Don't let outdated information cost you customers! This video provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to update your core business details.

Categories, Attributes & Menus

Understand the power of categories, attributes, and menus on your Google Business Profile. This tutorial breaks down how these elements work to improve your visibility and provide valuable insights.

Share Updates on Your Google Business Profile

Want to connect with customers and promote what's new? This video guides you through the simple process of creating and sharing updates on your Google Business Profile. Highlight promotions, announce changes, and keep your audience informed.

Responding to Customer Reviews

Learn how to effectively respond to customer reviews on your Google Business Profile! This video provides tips and best practices for addressing both positive and negative feedback, showing you how to build trust and engage with your customers.

Photos and Videos

Learn how to add and manage photos and videos on your Google Business Profile to create a more engaging and informative listing. This step-by-step guide will help.

Connect with Customer Q & A

Ready to engage with customer questions on your Google Business Profile? This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to find, answer, and even ask your own questions to provide helpful information and connect with potential clients.

Google Business Profile Conversion Integrations

Unlock the full potential of your Google Business Profile by leveraging conversion integrations. This video explains how these integrations work to streamline customer actions and directly contribute to your business goals.

Google Business Profile Performance

Want to know how your Google Business Profile is performing? This video dives into the key metrics and insights you can track to understand how customers are finding and interacting with your listing. Learn how to use this data to improve your online presence.

Setting Up and Optimizing a TripAdvisor Listing

Want to get more bookings and positive reviews for your hotel, restaurant, or attraction? Our Tripadvisor for Businesses series provides practical solutions and easy-to-follow tutorials to help you optimize your presence and connect with millions of potential customers.

Introduction to Tripadvisor

New to Tripadvisor? This short video offers a clear and simple introduction to this leading travel website. We'll cover what it is, its key features for travelers, and how businesses can benefit from having a presence on the platform.

Claiming a Tripadvisor Listing

Want to manage your Tripadvisor reviews and listing details? This video demonstrates the simple process of claiming your business on Tripadvisor, empowering you to engage with travelers and showcase your property effectively.

Listing Management Best Practices

Not sure how to best manage your business listing on Tripadvisor? This video offers practical solutions and expert advice to help you optimize your page, improve your reputation, and connect with more potential guests.

Reach More Travelers Using Amenities & Attributes

Ready to fine-tune your Tripadvisor listing? This video provides a clear guide on how to select and update your amenities and attributes to better describe your property and reach the travelers who are looking for exactly what you offer.

Attract Travelers with Great Visuals

Ready to make your Tripadvisor listing shine? This video offers a clear guide on how to add and optimize photos and videos to create a visually appealing and informative profile that attracts more travelers.

Manage Customer Reviews & Questions

Learn how to effectively manage and respond to customer reviews and questions on your Tripadvisor listing! This video provides essential tips for building trust, addressing feedback, and engaging with potential guests to boost your reputation.

Beyond Basics: Paid Features

Curious about Tripadvisor's premium offerings? This video explores the various paid features designed to help businesses stand out, attract more bookings, and gain valuable insights into their target audience.

Creating Vertical Videos For Your Business

Struggling to connect with travelers in a mobile-first world? Our Captivating Travelers with Vertical Video series provides the solutions and inspiration you need to create engaging short-form videos that will capture attention, tell your story, and inspire travel.

Captivate Travelers with Vertical Video

Ready to create travel videos that truly connect? This video explores the art of vertical storytelling, providing inspiration and actionable advice for crafting visually stunning and engaging short videos that captivate your audience.

What is Vertical Video?

Ever wonder what "vertical video" is and why it's so popular? This video provides a clear and concise explanation of this mobile-friendly video format and why it's become essential for content creators and viewers alike.

Tools for Creating Content

Want to make stunning vertical videos without breaking the bank? This video explores various accessible tools – both free and paid – that will empower you to create captivating short-form video content for mobile audiences.

Tips for Creating Content

Learn how to master the art of vertical video! This video offers essential tips and best practices for creating compelling and effective short-form video content that's optimized for mobile viewing and engagement.

How to Utilize Social Media Marketing

Level up your social media and Facebook marketing! This series offers practical tips, tools, and techniques to create effective strategies, grow your following, and drive results for your business on Facebook and beyond.

Social Media Strategies

Discover proven social media strategies that can help you reach your target audience, build a community, and drive results. This video breaks down key tactics and approaches you can adapt for your own brand.

Getting Started with Facebook

Want to establish your business on Facebook but not sure where to start? This video offers a simple guide to creating your Business Page and laying the foundation for a successful social media presence.

Additional Platforms to Showcase Your Business

Want to reach customers who aren't using Google? This series offers practical strategies for optimizing your business presence on Apple Maps and , Yelp, and Bing, ensuring you connect with a diverse range of potential clients.

Apple Business Connect

Get your business seen on Apple Maps! Learn about Apple Business Connect and how you can use it to manage your listing and connect with a valuable audience of Apple users.

Yelp for Business

Unlock the power of Yelp for your business! Learn about the essential features and tools available to help you manage your listing and connect with customers actively searching on Yelp.

Setting Up and Optimizing a Bing Business Listing

New to Bing Places for Business? This short video explains what it is, how it can benefit your local business, and the basic steps to get started with managing your listing on Bing.

Building Your First Website and the Importance of SEO

Creating your first website is exciting, but what's next? This video covers the fundamental steps of launching your site and highlights the vital role of SEO in ensuring it gets discovered by your target audience.

Reputation Management

Don't let your reputation be an afterthought! Learn the fundamentals of reputation and crisis management to protect your brand and ensure long-term success.

Get AI Ready for Tourism Businesses

Ready to integrate AI into your tourism strategy? This tutorial provides actionable insights and examples of how tourism businesses can leverage AI.

Best Practices for Working With Social Influencers

Ready to partner with influencers? This tutorial provides actionable tips and strategies for finding the right influencers, building strong relationships, and executing successful collaborations that drive results for your brand.