Google Maps Negative Customer Ratings

December 17th, 2009

There’s no such thing as a negative rating. The range is between 0 and 5, but these are all degrees of positivity. The more customer ratings you have the better higher rankings you can has in Google Maps. Think about it. If Google allows you to rank down your competitors’ websites, it would be such a mess.

For other local search, visit our Google Maps Algorithm page, Google Maps Optimization (Google Maps SEO) page, Live Search Map and Yahoo Local page.

Get your Google Profiles listed in search engine results!

December 10th, 2009

Now that Google is putting Google Profiles in search results, you might want to get your Google Profiles listed in search engine results for SEO purpose. Here is an easy step:

1. You must go to Google’s profile or Knol site and sign in.
2. Then go to your profile settings.
3. Click on the “Name Verification” tab
4. Then choose to verify by phone or via credit card

Here is another SEO tip for you. Fill up your prolile information as much as possible, and constantly update your information such as adding videos, images and more information in text or link.

How to get listed on Live Local Maps - MSN Local Search

December 5th, 2009

Here are three easy steps to get your website listed on Live Local Maps (MSN Local Search).

Step 1: Create an account with Windows Live ID/MSN/BING.

Step 2: Go to Local Listing Center and begin to fill out forms.

Step 3: Submitt all information to Live Local Maps.

For local SEO, we encourage your customers to review your website, and getting listed on additional local review sites such as Yelp and Insiderpages to further advertise your business will help!

For other local search, visit our Google Maps Algorithm page, Google Maps Optimization (Google Maps SEO) page and Yahoo Local page.

How to get listed on Yahoo Local

December 5th, 2009

Here are three easy steps to get your website listed on Yahoo Local.

Step 1: Register for Yahoo E-mail address.

Step 2: Go to the following link and begin to fill out forms. http://listings.local.yahoo.com/signup/create_1.php

Step 3: Fill out Location Information, Hours of Operation, and Additional Information. Pay attentions to “Product and Service Offered” section. Adding keywords to the “Product and Service Offered” section will help ranking up your website in Yahoo Local.

For local SEO, we encourage your customers to review your website, and getting listed on additional local review sites such as Yelp and Insiderpages to further advertise your business will help!

For other local search, visit our Google Maps Algorithm page, Google Maps Optimization (Google Maps SEO) page and Live Search Map Page.

Including a coupon with Local Business Listings

December 3rd, 2009

The more information Google Maps Local Business Listing (LBL) has about your business the better. Therefore, having a coupon boosts up your rankings in Google Maps, virtually in the 10 pack.

For other Google Maps algorithms, visit our Google Maps Algorithm page and Google Maps Optimization (Google Maps SEO) page.

Local Keywords in Local Business Listing Custom Field

November 28th, 2009

According to our research, adding location keywords such as city names to Local Business Listing Custom Fields helps getting your website listed within a 10-pack listing, but this seems like a secondary factor. Again, Google places values on your business physical address and adderss information in other business directory and yellowpage websites.

For other Google Maps algorithms, visit our Google Maps Algorithm page and Google Maps Optimization (Google Maps SEO) page.

Photos in Google Maps Local Business Listing

November 26th, 2009

Like we mention about videos in Google Maps Local Business Listing (LBL), the more information LBL has about your business the better. Remeber any updates to your local business listing can help you move up. Therefore, adding photos in Google maps LBL helps boosting up your ranking in Google Maps. For other Google Maps algorithms, visit our Google Maps Algorithm page and Google Maps Optimization (Google Maps SEO) page.

Videos in Google Maps Local Business Listing

November 26th, 2009

The more information Google Maps Local Business Listing (LBL) has about your business the better. More information means better user experience. Google values websites providing more information for online visitors. For other Google Maps algorithms, visit our Google Maps Algorithm page and Google Maps Optimization (Google Maps SEO) page.

Local phone number and Google Maps SEO

November 23rd, 2009

Phone number is one of the ways the Google Maps algorithm determines how to map your business in Google Maps. There are many multiple businesses at the same address (different suite #s) with different phone numbers and Google keeps them distinct, so this should be one of the important factors. In addition, Google seems to not value a cell phone number as it used to.

Multiple addresses on website contact page

November 20th, 2009

This shouldn’t be a problem, but just in case, I would make sure if the 1st address and phone number is the one you want factoring into your LBC ranking. For instance, we do have three offices, but definately, our headquater, the most important location should come first. Some say “use a separate landing page for each physical address and phone number.” If you have a separate phone number for each location, it’d be more effective to Google maps optimization (Google maps SEO). Check other Google maps algorithm.


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