
What is Local Search?
We have some of our readers requesting a clearer definition, or at least explanation of the term ‘local search’. Well this can be made as complicated or as simple as possible, although it is perhaps best illustrated with an image and a simple explanation. There are plenty of resources available online for those wishing to [...]
Local Search – Infographic
Local Search Evolved, provided by MDG Blog here, basically provides all the stats, facts and information regarding local search. This is hardly disputable when considering the numbers involved here, and is exactly why businesses need to take notice of the importance (and relevance) of local search. Infographic by MDG Advertising
Completing the basic Google Places listing
The Google Places listing details are pretty straight forward and you just have to complete all business details; this includes address, email, website, description and category. Bear in mind that you will want to complete the description in accordance with the services and products that you market and sell, and thereby provide any prospective visitor [...]
Finding Your Google Places Listing
If you come across your business listing, within the search results page on Google, simply select the option “Place Page”, as per image below: This will then take you to the listing itself where you can complete the claim process, which is not unlike starting from scratch. One of the easiest ways to get started [...]
Local Search – Important Statistics and Facts
We have gathered some statistics and facts that support the fact that business owners need to take control of their online marketing, briefly stated in the video below: Taking control of your Google Places Listing, as well as implementing sound options on your website in terms of Search Engine Optimization will give you the upper [...]
Premium Directories
Here are some premium directories that should be incorporated into your link building strategies. Directories offer a tested means of gaining back links for your site, as well as offering the opportunity of gaining citations for your Google Places listing.
- Internet Legal Directory - Legal Niche
- Business Directory - General Business Directory
- SR Directory - General Directory
- Redial Directory - General Directory
- Web Directory - General Online Directory
- Hunting Directory - Hunting Specific Directory



