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
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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”
Great Infographic on Customer Reviews in Google Places
Here's an excellent infographic on customer reviews and how they affect your visibility in Google Places, how reviews help you attract more customers, etc. Take a second to look it over: you'll probably see ways to get more and better reviews … [Continue reading] about Great Infographic on Customer Reviews in Google Places
9 Secrets for Easier and Faster Local Citation Gathering
You already know citation-gathering is crucial to your local ranking in Google Places, and you know at least the basics of how to get citations for your business. That’s not the problem. The problem is that getting dozens of citations is about as … [Continue reading] about 9 Secrets for Easier and Faster Local Citation Gathering
New XL Google Places Pins under “Maps” Tab
Today I noticed a neat new feature in Google Places: extra-large pins for each business when you hover over that business in the “Maps” tab. You can see what I mean right now: 1. Type in a local-search term. Let’s say “pizza.” 2. Click on … [Continue reading] about New XL Google Places Pins under “Maps” Tab