Google Local

Google places, aka Google local, is the name of a system that Google has created to help local businesses, attractions, venues & other places connect with searchers. This system is made up of 2 main components, a backend for people to create, update, and even delete information about their place of business. When a Google local listings show up in the search results, basic contact information such as Business Name, Address, Phone Number, website url, and reviews are displayed in a list along with 3 or 7 other businesses relevant to the keywords that are being searched.

Is your Business Listed in Google`s Business Listing?

There are only 3 or 7 spots available in the local search results of Google.

If you listing is not showing up right now for keywords related to your industry, you are missing out on business that can help your bottom line.

Contact us today and start getting business through Google!

How does Google Local Work?

Google places, commonly known as Google Local, is the section in the Google search engine that appears when a local search is done.

The Google Local section consists of 1, 3, or 7 business listings relevant to the keywords that are typed in the Google search box. Google determines which listings show up in this pack of listings by applying a secret mathematical formula commonly known as the Google Local Algorithm. This algorithm is made up of thousands of variables. In order for your listing to appear it needs to exceed the variables of the listings competing for the same keywords in your area. Contact us today and start getting business through Google!

Your business listing on Smart Phones iPhone App Maps

Have you ever been stranded on the side of the road? Or searching for a restaurant when you are out of town? Now that 8 out of 10 Americans own Smart Phones the demand for mobile searches is increasing on a daily basis. According to our case studies more than 20 million people in the U.S. searched online for products or services using a mobile device in 2009. These numbers are expected to quadruple over the next three years.

Prospects who are searching from mobile devices are looking to answer their local needs immediately. What this means for local business owners` is that there are now higher quality prospects searching for your products and services. As the competition grows it will become more difficult to get listed in the Pack 7 of Google Local, NOW is the time to lock in your spot!.

The technology that search engines use to determine the ranking of your business listing on phones is extremely complex. The most important factors are the searchers location, search query, and competition. In order to maximize exposure, our experts periodically analyze the traffic and ranking of your business listing across different smart phones.