How to get a business to show on the local search results map?

Trent Brownrigg · 05-04-2011, 01:43 PM

I'm sure you have all seen when you search for a service in your area the top result will usually be a map showing the businesses close to you. For example, when I search for "commercial cleaning in Ames" the picture attached to this post is what shows first in the results. Ames is a town close to where I live.

I have a friend that actually does own a commercial cleaning business in Ames, and I want to know how I go about getting his company to show on that same map. Anyone know how to do that?

smorse1 · 05-04-2011, 01:55 PM

Hey Trent - I went to school in Ames!

Anyway, the first step here is to make sure he has a Google Places page filled out.
Beyond that, I have had luck with some light backlinking strategies.

linkwhizz · 05-04-2011, 02:23 PM

Yes, you need a google places listing then the usual seo. It also helps if the listing has reviews.

Trent Brownrigg · 05-04-2011, 02:28 PM

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the first step here is to make sure he has a Google Places page filled out

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Yes, you need a google places listing

Ok thanks. That brings me to my next question...

How do I go about doing that?

Sorry if that is a dumb question but I don't have much experience with local business stuff.

Trent Brownrigg · 05-04-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by smorse1

Hey Trent - I went to school in Ames!

Awesome! So, I assume you went to ISU? I did too.

linkwhizz · 05-04-2011, 02:32 PM

In your google account, you add it in the same place as webmaster and analytics. It used to be very simple but it was open to abuse as you could add a business with multiple addresses.
Now you have to verify by snail mail.

Trent Brownrigg · 05-04-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by linkwhizz

In your google account, you add it in the same place as webmaster and analytics. It used to be very simple but it was open to abuse as you could add a business with multiple addresses.
Now you have to verify by snail mail.

Alright, Thanks!

redlegrich · 05-04-2011, 06:00 PM

There are a number of good WSO's on Google Places. Check those out and you'll be assured of doing a good job out of the gate. In Ames you ought to be able to do well with some decent Places optimization.

smorse1 · 05-05-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Trent Brownrigg

Awesome! So, I assume you went to ISU? I did too.

Yeah...'93 Alum...have only been back to see the football team get beat 2 times since then...

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Trent Brownrigg Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 1,470 Thanks: 79 Thanked 158 Times in 106 Posts Social Networking	How to get a business to show on the local search results map? I'm sure you have all seen when you search for a service in your area the top result will usually be a map showing the businesses close to you. For example, when I search for "commercial cleaning in Ames" the picture attached to this post is what shows first in the results. Ames is a town close to where I live. I have a friend that actually does own a commercial cleaning business in Ames, and I want to know how I go about getting his company to show on that same map. Anyone know how to do that? Attached Thumbnails

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redlegrich HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 373 Thanks: 37 Thanked 81 Times in 75 Posts Contact Info	Re: How to get a business to show on the local search results map? There are a number of good WSO's on Google Places. Check those out and you'll be assured of doing a good job out of the gate. In Ames you ought to be able to do well with some decent Places optimization.