How to get found on local google search?
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Hey
When look for particular local businesses on Google like "Manchester Hotels" for example; at the top of Google page come all business up that are marked on the city map (with A,B,C..), then all the others follow.
So my question is: "How can I get my business on that map?".
Thank you!
Ve
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Hi Ve,
While getting your business listed via Google Places/Google+ Local is a start, it is just the beginning of what you need to do to achieve high rankings. This is an enormous topic, so let me link to some resources that I feel will be beneficial to you in starting to understand the big, exciting world of Local SEO.
This is the Local SEO industry' premiere annual report on Local Search Ranking Factors:
http://www.davidmihm.com/local-search-ranking-factors.shtml
This is a piece of my own to help you get into the right mindset for a successful Local SEO campaign:
The Zen of Local SEO
http://www.solaswebdesign.net/wordpress/?p=1314
And here is another:
The Rudiments of Local SEO
http://www.solaswebdesign.net/wordpress/?p=1344
And, as Jason has pointed out, SEOmoz recently acquired David Mihm's GetListed.org and you will find some really helpful articles and a great tool at the link Jason provided.
Hope this gets you off to a great start!
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Dear Jason
Thank you very much for your reply!
I will look into the link that you posted!
Thank you!
Ve
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Dear Franzisco
Thank you very much for your advice! I have already signed up with Google Places but I will also look into Google Plus.
Thank you!
Ve
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Hi Ve,
Ranking well for local SEO is a great way to build your business (if you have a physical presence).
As it turns out, SEOMoz purchased http://getlisted.org/ last year, which is a great site to get your started. I recommend you go their the first couple steps there, and explore some of the free content. It's much more comprehensive than any reply I could write here.
All the best,
-Jason
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Google Plus has now replaced Google Places. Do BOTH! Start getting reviews for your Google Plus BRAND page. Get at least 10 real reviews and then you might start showing.
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All you need to do is sign up for a Google places account, register and confirm you business, and you find yourself included in those listings.
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Do you have a Google Local listing? It is free to sign up and add your business.
Garret
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