Update: It appears that this was only a test by Google (at least for now!). Today Google rolled tested out a new local “one-box” layout for Google Places: What’s changed being tested? Simply that the one-box is now to the RIGHT of the … [Continue reading] about Test: New Google Places One-Box Layout and Map Size
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Google Places Scavenger Hunt: Find Me a Blended Review
What’s a “blended review”? It’s where a customer writes a review of a business and uploads photos to that business’s Google Places page—which results in the review and pictures being “blended” in the review area. I discovered “blended reviews” … [Continue reading] about Google Places Scavenger Hunt: Find Me a Blended Review
The Wedding of Google Places Reviews and User-Uploaded Photos
Reviews in Google Places have just gotten a little fancier: user-uploaded photos can now appear mixed in among customer reviews. If a customer writes you a review and uploads photos to your Google Places page, the photos actually appear IN the … [Continue reading] about The Wedding of Google Places Reviews and User-Uploaded Photos
19 Species of Google Places Photos – Good and Bad
Photos don’t directly affect your ranking in Google Places, but they’re mighty important to your local visibility. All customers who find you in Google Places will see at least one of your photos. Your photos sit near the top of your Places … [Continue reading] about 19 Species of Google Places Photos – Good and Bad
New: Customers See Google Places Results When They Type “Review”
I just noticed something that I’m pretty sure is new: When you type in a local search term PLUS “review” or “reviews,” you see the Google Places 7-pack of local businesses. Try it out. Type “restaurant review” into Google: Then try it when … [Continue reading] about New: Customers See Google Places Results When They Type “Review”