Posted on February 18, 2011 by Darryl Delong
Improve Google Places Ranking
If your business is already listed with Google Places, or you’re planning to do it, these 5 optimization tips will help boost your local listing ranking on Google.
#1 – Make sure each available field is completed when adding your listing to Google Places. Leave no field blank.
There are around 20 fields available when completing a Google Places listing. I recommend taking the extra time needed to input information in each field, as neglecting any of the available fields can have a negative impact on your Google rank.
The more complete the listing. the better your rank will be for targeted keyword phrases.
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Posted on September 17, 2010 by Darryl Delong
Google Tags Example
Google Tags is a new feature from Google for local businesses that already have a free business listing with Google Places. Along with every business listing you can add a link to your website, choose categories of services provided, include hours of operation, upload photos, and add a video about your business (see our post Improve Google Places Ranking With These 5 Optimization Tips). Now you can even add a special coupon for new customers. By adding a Google Tag, you can choose which item you most want to promote in Google’s local search results. So, if you choose to promote your website using a Google Tag, a clickable link to your website will appear underneath your local listing.
Below is a screenshot example of what a Google Tag looks like.
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