Google Local Search - Big Results Bar??

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I am looking for information regarding a brand new (to me anyway) result I had in a local Google search tonight.

Actually, I was using the G keyword tool and clicked the G Search. So it results in opening a new tab with the search results, right.

Well, kind of, yes.

BUT, this huge black bar came across the top of the results with pictures and names or the local businesses. The bar has (or can have) a slider like feature that has a scroll feature (almost cool).

But, what I am looking for is any info, product, forum, thread, etc that discusses this new local search feature. And, more specifically, of course, how to get my clients ranked in it better, etc.

One of my clients (a local bakery) was included. But, I noticed the featured picture was one of the ugliest and probably the first photo of a cake that was added to their G+ page about a year ago.

So, question, how to get the logo featured would be good info to figure out.

And, it seems obvious (my initial assumption) G will exploit the better G+ pages for the listing rankings, etc.

Any info or pointing to a good thread or discussin of this Big Black Bar for local reasults would be much appreciated.

Will be up for a while starting some testing and more searching for info.

Thanks for informative replies!!

[could I actually be the first to see this new thing? Or, the last to see it...]
#bar #big #big black bar #google #google local search #local #results #search
  • Profile picture of the author radarroy
    Here is a post I did yesterday about Google's Black bar for Local Search and how to optimize your image: How to Stand Out in Google Local

    Enjoy
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  • Profile picture of the author jayc470
    I just noticed this also and would like to learn more. Any info is appreciated.
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  • Profile picture of the author jayc470
    Found a couple updates:

    plus.google.com/+google/posts/KpsbyvHUotN

    revlocal.com/local-search-news/Google-News/12695_Google-testing-new-layout-that-benefits-local-search/
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