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  • jasondexter
    jasondexter last edited by Mar 26, 2014, 10:09 AM

    Google Plus Local: https://plus.google.com/+PrestedHallFeering

    Website: www.prested.co.uk

    So how do I get the verification tick next to the URL on this businesses Google page? Also, even though the website is much strong then those in the map listings for Wedding Venues In Essex, whats preventing this website from appearing in there?

    My local optimisation knowledge is poor!

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    • bricktech
      bricktech last edited by Mar 27, 2014, 1:05 PM Mar 27, 2014, 1:05 PM

      Hi Jason

      I've never had this problem yet (touch wood) but what I find works is verifying the actual business via phone or postcard, which you have done, linking the web URL in the 'Contact Us' section and then creating a Google+ button on your webpage which links to the URL that you have entered.

      E.g.

      http:www.russkellfurniture.co.uk

      https://plus.google.com/106174762290348981656

      Sometimes it takes a couple of days for Google to recognise that they are linked, but this is the way I usually find works.

      If you're still struggling in a couple of days time I suggest you try https://support.google.com/places/contact/c2c_places (they are online from 2pm UK time). I've spoke to these guys a couple of times regarding issues with Google Places and Local accounts and they always sort the problem for me.

      Let me know if you're still having trouble!

      Luke Gilrane

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      • jasondexter
        jasondexter @iugac last edited by Mar 26, 2014, 2:51 PM Mar 26, 2014, 2:51 PM

        Right so I log into the account. This is the page that is reffered to in all the documents I've read

        http://i.imgur.com/hQ9FaVd.png

        Here, you can see Link Your Website

        I click on that, and it just loops me back to the exact same page.

        I've verified the listing, I've got the tick next to the name etc. It's just this bloody URL verification

        PS Thanks for your help mate!

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        • iugac
          iugac last edited by Mar 26, 2014, 2:40 PM Mar 26, 2014, 2:40 PM

          Oh, I just revisited the link I gave you initially.

          Note: If you have a local Google+ Page, you should use the local verification process to add your business information to Google Maps and display the verification badge on your Google+ Page. You may also choose to link your website to the page using the process outlined below.

          So, did you try this?

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          • iugac
            iugac @jasondexter last edited by Mar 26, 2014, 2:37 PM Mar 26, 2014, 2:37 PM

            You cannot merge a business page with a local place. You can have both if you want, but I think you should be able to verify a link on any of the two types of pages.

            Try to log out from your google account and then log in and see what happens when you want to link your website to your page. I can't see any reason for which you are not able to verify you website.

            If it still does not work, please provide a screenshot or detailed explanation of what is happening. I cannot help you out just by reading that it does not work. Please provide more details.

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            • jasondexter
              jasondexter last edited by Mar 26, 2014, 12:15 PM Mar 26, 2014, 12:15 PM

              Does that work for a business page or a local place? Or do I need to set up both and connect the two? Because I've done it before on a business page but not a local page

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              • iugac
                iugac @jasondexter last edited by Mar 26, 2014, 11:31 AM Mar 26, 2014, 11:31 AM

                From my experience, Google+ page will be automatically linked if you are logged in with the same account where you have webmaster tools verified site. So, just log in with the same user that has access to that domain in webmaster tools and the link should be recognized.

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                • jasondexter
                  jasondexter last edited by Mar 26, 2014, 11:16 AM Mar 26, 2014, 11:16 AM

                  I'd tried doing it that way, but I get:

                  Link Your Website

                  Help people discover your pageAnd expand your following on Google+When I click on that, it just refreshes the page. No idea why it's not doing it. I've seen other local pages have their website verified

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                  • iugac
                    iugac last edited by Mar 26, 2014, 11:08 AM Mar 26, 2014, 11:08 AM

                    Here you go: https://support.google.com/plus/answer/1713826?p=link_page_to_website&rd=1

                    I would suggest the webmaster tools way, but either way is just fine.

                    Cristian

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