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Google Local/ Places Rankings

by Paul Tovey
8 replies
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Hello,

What's the latest for Google Places/ Local ranking?
Important factors etc, I've not optimized for my listing yet and i'm not entirely sure where to start.
#google #local or #places #rankings
  • Profile picture of the author burton4550
    Originally Posted by Paul Tovey View Post

    Hello,

    What's the latest for Google Places/ Local ranking?
    Important factors etc, I've not optimized for my listing yet and i'm not entirely sure where to start.
    Citations, Citations, Citations along with.... Correct "NAP" (Name, address & phone #) For all citations and Google Local and site ect....

    For optimization be sure to put Multiple pics (at least 10), your keywords and selecting proper categories.

    I'm sure you already know this, but in case you don't. You'll want to link from your Google + publisher account to your site and vice versa back to Google + and link from your Local business page from and to your site.

    In addition to this, reviews are also playing a part. The more positive reviews across your citations and Google Local page the higher you'll rank.
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  • Profile picture of the author WebMeUp
    The good thing about local rankings is that they can be achieved in a shorter period of time in comparison with those in organic search results. Just start with proper on-page optimization (contact information, address, map embedded, plus local keywords in title, description and content).

    As for off-page optimization for local SEO, three types of backlinks are essential here - citations, local business directories listings (Yelp, Yellow Pages etc.) and positive reviews of a local business.

    Here’s a helpful article on getting more positive local reviews: How to get your customers to leave more reviews

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  • Profile picture of the author freelanceronline
    The Major thing in Local SEO is your Repute on internet. and what thing makes your repute is your link building for Your Business(*Citation) and Making Good Repute of it (Reviews).

    Number of Citation + Correct NAP on all places + Reviews +Removal for wrong NAP

    Its all.
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    • Profile picture of the author Hansons
      Originally Posted by freelanceronline View Post

      The Major thing in Local SEO is your Repute on internet. and what thing makes your repute is your link building for Your Business(*Citation) and Making Good Repute of it (Reviews).

      Number of Citation + Correct NAP on all places + Reviews +Removal for wrong NAP

      Its all.
      Also, the more activities you would perform on your profile the more benefit you would get..
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  • Profile picture of the author J R Salem
    Local has changed a TON over the last year.

    Just getting citations, maps, videos, images etc is not good enough.

    In fact, you will notice local is disappearing on many searches as well.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rajinder
    There are many things.

    1.maps citations
    2.Dir Submission Citations
    3.High Pr backlinks
    4. Create backlinks on citations on tier 2

    these are some things which are helpful for ranking Locally
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  • Profile picture of the author Bonita T Josephson
    I think user/customer reviews at those local listings also plays a big role to get higher ranking.
    4. Create backlinks on citations on tier 2
    Is it really a good idea? I get this kind of idea for the first time.
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