Recently I needed to get some work done for my front yard and started looking for service providers within my area; but truely speaking it was trouble finding relevant results; as most of the service providers were from out of town. So I had to go the traditional way of finding the service provider. I just wanted to shout out to all service providers to get their business listed on Google; which could have made my life easier.
Google local business has recently been renamed as Google Places is a great place for finding local business and services online. As search engines have become a big resource for any any type of information as opposed to the old traditional way of finding local business on Yell Directories and other business directories. Google local business is a great way for local business/service providers/professionals to get in touch with their customers for free. Yes Free; there is absolutely no cost for getting your business/service added to Google Places. Go to Google Places and start creating your business/service profile; you will need to get an email registered with Google before you can start creating your profile.
As most of the local business/service providers have lots and lots of competitors, there are quite a few tips and tricks that you can apply to your listing to appear above your competitor. You can get more info on local search optimisation at;
Google Local Business Optimization – How to Increase your Google Local Business Results / Listings
One Dead Simple Tactic for Better Rankings in Google Local
Watch Rand Fishkin & David Mihm discuss Get listed in Google’s Local Search Results
Watch Rand Fishkin & David Mihm discuss the root of SEO for local search.
So go ahead and start adding your listing to Google Local Business Center. Remember your customers are looking for you online.
