Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Have You Announced Your Google Places Listing?

By Ed Eastwood


If you have ever been on Google and typed in a search phrase alomng wih a geo modifier like painters New Jersey you will observe a drop down box of 7 firms typically displays along with a map of the business locations. This is sometimes known as the Google Places listings. They have priority over the natural search lists when you add a geo modifier into the search phrase.

You'll see if you click into the lists for more info you will see a verified or not certified message. If the Places entry is not verified it will only have basic information in it. There will be a message saying something similar to claim this listing if it's not verifed. Google immediately creates place pages for all of the firms it finds. If you verify the business is yours you will be able to add a fuller description, add your opening hours and payment strategies, and add photos and videos.

Claiming the listing will make your place page more exciting to browsers. It will also permit you to put your business in the appropriate categories which may lead to your page being shown more times. More view equals more future clients.

To confirm yourlisting click the message when you see your listing. Google will then send you a postcard to the address or SMS message that contains a code. You want to enter this code in to the box in the Google Places listing once you are signed into your Google account.

After this is confirmed you may then make your liating more attractive. Folk can then rate your services and everyone knows consumer testimonials are an important part of attracting new patrons and crediting brand credibility. So what are you waiting for? Go and find your listing by typing in your business name and your city. If you cannot find one you can submit a new listing.




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