Once again, I got a surprise logging into my LBC this morning. Google has changed the name of “Google Local Business Center” to “Google Places.” This could mean any number of things. Is Google moving away from a “business only” concept for their listings? Are they changing the demographic they’re going after Or is it… Continue reading Google Local Business Center is now Google Places
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Google Local Business Center How-to Webinar or You’re Never Done Learning
I’m in the middle of Google’s Local Business Center How-to webinar and I wasn’t actually expecting to learn anything. I’m in the LBC many times throughout the day working on my customer’s listing. I thought that I had a complete understanding of all the tools and tricks that you can use in it, but I… Continue reading Google Local Business Center How-to Webinar or You’re Never Done Learning
Hallelujah and Praise the Lord: Service Areas and Location Settings in Google Place Pages
I logged into one of my customer’s Google Local Business Centers today and had a pleasant surprise. As you can see on the image, Google has finally addressed the problem of businesses that service customers outside of their immediate area. Until now, my customers with lawn services, out-call massage, and plumbing businesses had major issues… Continue reading Hallelujah and Praise the Lord: Service Areas and Location Settings in Google Place Pages
Post To Your Place Page – New on Google Place Pages
I was working on one of my customer’s place pages, as I do on a daily basis, when I came across a new tool in the top right-hand corner. The option to place a message on my customer’s place page that expires in 30 days. I called the customer for a quick blurb to try… Continue reading Post To Your Place Page – New on Google Place Pages
Google Maps and free business local listings
The bottom line? Google is mapping the planet one place at a time and providing it for us in Place Pages. The information gathered in different ways, is enhanced, in typical Google fashion, by users around the globe making it more human, more useful. Can SMBs benefit? A Google SVP recently spoke about Maps and… Continue reading Google Maps and free business local listings