Going through local searches late last week, I noticed that the Google Map looked a little different. As I looked closer, I noticed that the map only had 7 spots on it as opposed to the usual 10. However, my cousin was getting married on Friday, and, what with matrimonial festivities and all, I wasn’t… Continue reading Google’s Lucky 7-Pack
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Official Google Blog: Place Pages for Google Maps: There are places we remember!
Official Google Blog: Place Pages for Google Maps: There are places we remember!
New Google Map / Local Listing Design
I’m in Google Maps every day as a part of my job promoting the hell out of Local Search and I came across an interesting change in Google Maps. When you click on “more info” from Google Maps, but not yet from the Google 10-pack, you get a different, more expanded version of the Local… Continue reading New Google Map / Local Listing Design
Matt Cutts of Google – How to Optimize Your Blog
Matt Cutts from Google breaks down exactly what you need to know to optimize your blog on Google. He breaks down everything from PageRank, to content, to how to naturally add in your keywords. Really great information and a must see for bloggers.
Google "Caffeine" Test Drive
Google put out a post announcing that they are allowing the public to test-drive their new “Caffeine” algorithms before they go live on the site. According to the post, the changes will allow Google to “push the envelope on size, indexing speed, accuracy, comprehensiveness and other dimensions”. I tried it for a dozen or so… Continue reading Google "Caffeine" Test Drive
Using Facebook for Your Business While Keeping Your Privacy
So I’ve been struggling with exactly how to use Facebook as a business tool instead of as a way to look at pictures of my friends’ kids or find people I knew in high school. One of the problems inherent in Facebook is that all your worlds start to merge. Personal and business, past and… Continue reading Using Facebook for Your Business While Keeping Your Privacy
Google Chrome OS – 2nd Half of 2010
Google just announced that they will be releasing an operating system based on their Chrome browser and Android mobile operating system. I’ve been using the Chrome browser since it’s release and I really like it. It’s fast and functional and is a great alternative to the ubiquitous IE. I’ve been using Android on my G1… Continue reading Google Chrome OS – 2nd Half of 2010
Local Search Seminar – 7/9/09
I’m doing a seminar on Local Search at the Bayanihan Arts Center located at 14301 Nine Eagles Dr, Tampa, FL 33626 from 2 PM to 4 PM. The price is $25 before the event and $30 at the door. I’ll be going over: What is Local Search? How to Use Keywords Google and the Local… Continue reading Local Search Seminar – 7/9/09
Bing, Bang, Boom
Microsoft launched their new search engine Bing last week. My first impression? It’s visually stunning and looks to give Google some real competition. I’m doing some research into it, focusing of course on how it’s going to play in the local search industry. My focus has mainly been Google and Yahoo, but it looks like… Continue reading Bing, Bang, Boom
Check Your Local Search Rating
So I spent an exciting Saturday night researching new methods for optimizing local search and found a site that gives you a local search ranking! Very exciting stuff for someone who makes his living in local search. Getlisted.org has a simple interface that allows you to enter in your business name and your zip code.… Continue reading Check Your Local Search Rating