Google+ Local and a Google+ Company Page
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I have an established G+ company page but also want a G+ Local listing in order to appear on Google maps. The company does have a physical address, phone number etc. to qualify for a G+ Local listing. No current local listing exists to claim.
Should I:
a) Switch the currrent G+ company page to be a G+ Local page; or
b) Create a new G+ Local page and keep the G+ company page; or
c) Ignore G+ Local and create the listing through Google Places
Thanks
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Super! I hoped it would be, Blaine.
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Thanks Miriam. That post is exactly what I was looking for.
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Hi Blaine,
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