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Bringing Internet Success to Your Own Backyard Q1 2005
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Get [Google]
Local – Bringing Internet Success to Your Own Backyard
by Alli Denning, denning e-solutions, LLC
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Google has a
new search service which may prove to be an important component of the
future of online searching – local listings. If your business is
locally-based with the majority of its customers or clients also
locally-based, then this information is for YOU.
Getting a
listing added to Google Local is now free as they build up this new
product. This is the time to make sure that your site is listed. It
is unlikely that it will ever be this easy again.
This is how
Google describes its new service:
“Google Local helps you focus your search on a specific geographic
location. Sometimes you want to search the whole worldwide web, and
sometimes you just want to find an auto parts store within walking
distance.”
It won't cost you a
thing.
You can
create and display a business listing for free. Period.
You'll reach
qualified prospects.
There's a
very good chance that lots of people are currently searching on Google
Local for the products and services you offer. Why not make it easy
for them to find you?
You have full
control over your listing.
With Google Local, you don't have to worry about publishing deadlines
or outdated content. After we initially verify your address, you can
edit your listing whenever you like. You'll see your changes reflected
in the search results within four weeks.
What can you
do to take advantage of this service?
If you would like
to submit your listing yourself, simply follow the “to do” list
below. If you would like us to do it for you, contact Alli Denning at
alli@denningesolutions.com.
To Do List:
1.
Check to see if you are already listed (simply search for your
services using your location – e.g. “new haven real estate” and follow
the results (listed first) for Local Results)).
a.
If already listed, check the accuracy of your listing. If the
listing is inaccurate, proceed to 2 below.
b.
If not listed, go to 2 below for instructions on getting
added to the Google Local results.
2.
Go to
https://www.google.com/local/add/login and follow the online
instructions to set up a Google account (free) and submit your
listing.
This is an
important and growing source of search engine traffic from the #1
search engine on the Internet. Get your site listed and begin
receiving traffic before your competition does!
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