Backlinks to Google Places listing help positioning?

gcoleman · 05-19-2010, 10:27 AM

Hello,

I'm curious if I get backlinks to my Google Places (Local) listing will help to get to top position?

Glenn

David · 05-19-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gcoleman

Hello,

I'm curious if I get backlinks to my Google Places (Local) listing will help to get to top position?

Glenn

that's a good question, I'd like to know if anyone has tested that myself.

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TheBrainchildGroup · 05-01-2011, 02:22 AM

My research indicates that Google Places listings are based primarily on backlinks to your website itself. Their algorithm works similar to the Google search algorithm.

My suggestion is to build links to your website, then you will see your Google Places ranking improve. I had a client that was on the second page of Google for a highly competitive set of keywords, and by building strong backlinks it's now appearing as the second listing on Google Places (B).

I hope this info helps and may the marketing force be with you.

Backlinksboy · 05-01-2011, 03:53 AM

thats a good idea, try it and keep us updated

syahbiz · 05-01-2011, 07:10 AM

please let us know how it goes

erockula · 05-01-2011, 08:51 AM

Is it okay to edit your clients places listing yourself if its not verified?
Does google not mind you verifying all these listings from your IP?

mcconnon12 · 06-08-2011, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBrainchildGroup

My research indicates that Google Places listings are based primarily on backlinks to your website itself. Their algorithm works similar to the Google search algorithm.

My suggestion is to build links to your website, then you will see your Google Places ranking improve. I had a client that was on the second page of Google for a highly competitive set of keywords, and by building strong backlinks it's now appearing as the second listing on Google Places (B).

I hope this info helps and may the marketing force be with you.

This is correct. Links currently do not help your Google Places account. You can build links to other directory, review and citation sites which may assist.

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