Labels: business listing , google , google maps , on-page optimization , search engine , seo , SERP , traffic
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Now days, map search is
important feature that one should use to promote their business locally. One of
the best ways to do so is listing your business to Google Maps powered by
Google, Google is a leading Search engine in world of internet, and this is the
reason why I feel it is much more important to embed business in Google Maps than
ever. Other than this, Google use to constantly update its search engine algorithm
so that it can provide relevant results to its user and few months back, Google
had embed Google maps in SERP (search engine result page). So listing your
business (no matter big or small) isn’t a bad idea….!
Dig in Google Maps?
First you have to claim and
verify your listing, process is easy and simple and can be completed within few
minutes, just be sure that information you provide about your location is
correct. Use your Google account to login (yes! You need a Gmail ID) now enter
to the Local business Center page. Once you are in, and then chose your
listing. Try to get a catchy and short description which actually represent
your services or product to your targeting audience, be specific about your
location and feed accurate data such as, where your company is situated, any
landmark near your company. Jot down each and every detail about company like
what are your business hours or visiting hours, in what category you fall,
there are maximum of five categories you can use so better get it right. One of
the most important point is, is to get valid from local online directories
about your business information.
More of the above, Google Maps
listing is available for free as well as for paid services.
Let Your Customers in Your Business:
Let Your Customers in Your Business:
Can Google Maps generate
traffic for my site?
Yes, of-course, I can’t see why
not. Google lately have made some important changes in their board search
terms, now if person search may have local intent then Google search engine
will show Google Map listing your business at the middle of the page. It works
like this, search engine target the IP address of searcher, to serve up local
results with maps.
It comes under Local Search Optimization and you can obtain desired result through this process.
It comes under Local Search Optimization and you can obtain desired result through this process.
Hence, Google Maps promote our
business locally as well as nation-wide. Conclusion of the story is Google Map
listing = Traffic and Sales, so happy listing, guys….
