Here are two quick gulps, mixed up fresh from Google:
Verify Your Google Profile
You know how those social media big-shots and Celebs have “Verified Twitter Accounts”?
Well, Google gives you a tool to “Verify Your Google Profile”… without the need for a million Followers.
(WARNING: You will need to give up your Social Security Number or Credit [...]
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Posts Tagged ‘Google Local Business Listing’
Calling Google Kool-Aid Drinkers…
By Walt Goshert on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | 2 Comments
Google Citations: Key to 7-Pak Happiness
By Walt Goshert on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 | 4 Comments
In the Google Game, citations are a good thing for local businesses looking to rise to the top of their Local Business rankings… and break into the 7-Pak Space of Happiness for your Local Business.
David Mihm, a Local Search expert, defines Google Local Business Citations as:
“Any page that is listed under the “Web Page” tab [...]
Google Local Business Listing: Video
By Walt Goshert on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Wanna know the trick to making your Google Local Business Listing Rock?
Rock… meaning prospects actually visiting your website, calling you for appointments, hiring you, giving you money?
One word:
Video
Video is the ultimate killer app for Local businesses.
And it starts with adding video to your Google Local Business Listing.
Here are the reasons why you want to [...]
Google Local Business Listing:Photo Tweaks and Tips
By Walt Goshert on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 | 3 Comments
Now, you’ve claimed your Google Local Business Listing…
But, one or two lame photos?
Come on… Show me more!
Ok, so, you’re asking…
“Why is it so freakin’ important to add my own photos, with Keyword Tags, to my Google Local Business Listing?… I got a real business to run here!”
First of all…
If you don’t, there’s a chance Google [...]
Google Local Business Listing: Step-By-Step Guide
By Walt Goshert on Monday, February 15th, 2010 | 9 Comments
Your Google Local Business Listing is possibly the single most important thing you MUST-DO to get your local business found online.
Why?
Over 10 Billion unique searches done each month…
… and that’s just in the United States!
Of those searches…
· 40% of queries have Local intent
· 5% use the city and/or state name
· 2% use informal terms, like [...]
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