Sesonke Street Vendor Interview

1. Start With Permission

Say: "I'm helping local businesses get found online. I'd like to create a free or affordable page for your business and help set up your Google listing. Can I ask you a few questions and take some photos?"

Did the owner agree? Can Sesonke use the business name, photos and contact details online?

2. Who Are You Speaking To?

Person's name Business name now What do people nearby call the business? Phone number WhatsApp number Best language for communication

3. Exact Location

Do not rely on a street address alone. Record landmarks exactly as the vendor gives them.

Road or area Nearest landmark Which side of the road? What is directly next to the stall? Google Maps pin captured? Pin or location notes

4. What Do You Sell?

What are your main products or services? Best-selling item Cheapest item and price Most expensive item and price Full price list captured? Items or prices still missing

5. Hours and Availability

Which days are you usually here? Usual opening time Usual closing time Do the hours change depending on weather, stock or transport? Best time for customers to come

6. How Customers Buy

Anything customers must know before ordering?

7. What Makes This Business Worth Choosing?

Why do customers come back? What are you proud of? How long have you been selling here? What do you want more customers to know?

8. Brand Direction

Should the business feel: Favourite colour Colour they do not want Should the website look more bright, dark, simple, or colourful?

9. Logo Questions

Do you already have a logo? If yes, where is it? Should the logo use the business name only, or a picture as well? What picture or symbol would suit the business? Anything that must not appear in the logo?

10. Photos You Must Take

Best hero photo filename Photos still needed later

11. Google Business Profile Check

For roadside vendors, confirm whether the business has a stable real-world location customers can visit during stated hours. Do not invent an address.

Can customers visit this exact location during stated hours? Is there permanent signage or a clearly identifiable stall? Does a Google Business Profile already exist? Google category that best fits Other areas or customers served

12. Final Approval

How should the final business name be written? Main message for the website What should the main button say? Should the owner approve before publishing? Follow-up date or note

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