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Google Places Optimization
Did you know that Google gives priority in its search results page to businesses which are in the same geographical location as the user making the search? The results appear as a local pack with three business listings (The Google three pack) prominently displayed with contact details, while other listing follow. Users, but naturally, choose this list over any other. Businesses can get this valued space by listing with Google Business Places, also called Google Maps. What more, it is absolutely free.
We have always emphasized the importance of Google Business Places and local SEO in general. Adding your business to Google Places with your name, address and phone number (NAP) is the first step in your local SEO effort. But to differentiate yourself with others, you must treat the endeavour seriously, by submitting high quality pictures, using keyword-rich description for your business, clearly mentioning hours of operation and having a link to your company website.
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Why Should I Care About Google Business Places?
How is Google Places important? Let us say you run a flower shop in Chicago and have an optimized website. When a user types in “flower delivery service Chicago,” it is likely you will rank quite high. However, if the user leaves out Chicago and only types “flower delivery service,” the results won’t display your business prominently even if the user is close by.
The reason why you don’t rank well in the local pack is because you have not listed yourself with Google Business Places. This is a godsend for your competitors who may have made good use of this tool.
When you list your business with Google, you become a part of Google websites, and the search engine will prioritize your site over others who are not part of Google Business Places. In this case, when you type in “flower delivery service,” Google will select from businesses that are listed with Google Business Places using the same keyword. This list will appear ahead of all other organic searches.
As businesses become more tech savvy and learn the benefits of Google Business Places, you will be faced with more competition. For this reason, you must treat local SEO as an ongoing activity. Your ranking in the local pack depends on the signals Google gets about your business from citations, links, on-page optimization and social media. An important rank criteria is the quality and volume of reviews that your business gets in Google Places. Businesses that rank well often have excellent reviews and four plus ratings.
Encourage your customers to leave a review about your service. If a certain customer does not have a Google account, make it easy for them by suggesting an alternative website like Yelp or another review site. Deal with negative reviews tactfully, but at all costs, steer clear from posting fake positive reviews.
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Google Place Listings as Part of a Well-thought Out Strategy
Google Business Places is not a stand alone stratogy and works best when combined with other tools and techniques of digital marketing Nova Solutions is best place to serve your needs because we offer complete internet marketing service that include Search Engine Optimisation(SEO),Pay-Per-Click(PPC) and other strategies like remarketing and social media.
When Google Business Places gets added to this list, it helps you easily outperform your competition. Our Solution aims not just to drive traffic to you site, but to ensure you get tangible benefits like conversion through your internet marketing efforts.
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