Internet Marketing Tip: Are you listed in the Google Maps, aka, Google Local's Directory? If not you can become visible to Google with or without a website immediately by signing up for this FREE directory. Just go to the Google Local Business Center.
If you have had a website for a while, don't assume you are signed up in Google Local Directory.
If you have had a website for a while, don't assume you are signed up in Google Local Directory.
The way to check is to do a local search for your services. If you are a plumber in Richardson, Texas then do a search for "plumber in richardson, texas". The listing will look like the following in the yellow shaded area on the left. If you are not on page one then click on More Results. If you cannot find your listing chances are you are not listed and need to be.
Don't worry it is easy to get listed. And if you are already listed you need to make sure your listing is optimized.
Don't worry it is easy to get listed. And if you are already listed you need to make sure your listing is optimized.
A big mistake many of us make when getting listed and completing the profile is that they don't think it through and give only the basic most minimal information. If you want to get the most out of the listing then be sure to fill in every piece of information that it allows. Enter a clear and descriptive explanation of what you do and why you are better than your competition. This is a great place for you keywords. Keywords are the words or phrases that people will use to search for you. Upload your logo and photos of your business and products if you are retail, photos of company vehicles, photos of yourself and staff. Photos are a great way to create trust with a visitor. If you have any specials or coupons enter them on the profile. The more information you can provide the better.
A great feature that the Google Directory allows is Reviews from satisfied customers. Once you sign up then ask a handful of your trust clients and friends to give you a favorable reveiw. These reviews will make a difference and help increase your Google Local ranking.
If you do not have time to spend on this than feel free to contact me and we can help.
It should only take us about an hour or so to sign you up and optimize your listing. The investment in your time or our time will be well worth it! If your competitors are not doing this then you could be on page one in no time!
Happy ranking!
Happy ranking!
Jonathan Lawrence
Lawrence Media Group
214-215-6048
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