Google Places Question?

13 years ago

The two smartest people that I know of regarding the category heading of "Google + Local Search" are Mike Blumenthal and David Mihm.

I'll refer you to this blog post by Mr. Blumenthal to shed some light on your question.

Here is the link: 10 Likely Ranking Factors of Google’s Local Search Algorithm | Understanding Google Maps & Local Search

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13 years ago

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Rus Sells

13 years ago

That's weird, I haven't needed any of that and my listings rank A and my sites are dominating the first page of Google in multiple spots.

No back links required quite honestly.

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1. High Page Rank Article Submissions
2. High Page Rank Directory Submissions
3. High Page Rank .EDU & .GOV Blog Submissions
1000's of them over time (2 months)

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vndnbrgj

13 years ago

Originally Posted by AffiliateAdviceAndTips

1. High Page Rank Article Submissions
2. High Page Rank Directory Submissions
3. High Page Rank .EDU & .GOV Blog Submissions
1000's of them over time (2 months)

I also don't need these for my listings to get an A spot.

@OP - The three you have highlighted are the most important. As long as we are on the same lines when it comes to what a "Complete listing" is.

However, don't forget to include:
KML File : XML Sitemap : And multiple maps created by different users

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MrPolarZero

13 years ago

reviews and a complete listing is on the top factors, though I am not really aware of the other options.

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Morgan Westerman

13 years ago

your top 3 are pretty accurate in my experience.
all else being equal, top organic listings seem to
get ranked higher in google places as well.

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Rob Richards

13 years ago

Yes, you are correct, though it really depends on the niche and the competition.

For example, sometimes just a well optimized GP listing will suffice for a 1st page ranking, but when the competition is stiff, you definitely need lots of citations and reviews are ALWAYS a good thing.

Notice also I said a well optimized listing as opposed to a complete listing. Think on page seo without any keyword stuffing and you'll be fine =)

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Originally Posted by sconlinemarketing

Am I correct in understanding that these 3 factors are the top 3 for ranking in the top 7.
1. A complete listing
2. Citations
3. Reviews

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Tyler Abernethy 13 years ago

So the best evasive tactic for not keyword stuffing would likely be filling tags with various keyword variations, etc, correct?

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  Originally Posted by TA21
  
  So the best evasive tactic for not keyword stuffing would likely be filling tags with various keyword variations, etc, correct?
  
  Nice Post,
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  The best tactic for not keyword stuffing is: NOT KEYWORD STUFFING
  Just don't do it! If you do it wrong, you could have problems with Big G
  Stick with 5 keywords, and optimize your listing around those 5.
  Don't try to fit 5 with 100 variations of each into your listing.
  
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Kom

13 years ago

Nice info

My problem is to get the top on google with the best keyword is hard.

for sure too many competition.

any advise please

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helpnguide 13 years ago

You should have to need increase back links from high pr and doffollow sites for the best keyword, because of competition you can't stop your optimization and SEM activity there is require continuity in this work for always be top.
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KristofferIM

13 years ago

You're missing on page SEO and links. It's important for local SEO as well. Not just regular SEO.

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Tim Hoogasian

13 years ago

Wow.

Nobody's mentioned posting photos both on the GP site and at places like Flickr and Panoramio.

Or doing some short youtube videos.

Or the User Data map feature.

Or getting listed in a number of different directory listing services.

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AdBankPro

13 years ago

Originally Posted by BigLeagues

Wow.

Nobody's mentioned posting photos both on the GP site and at places like Flickr and Panoramio.

Or doing some short youtube videos.

Or the User Data map feature.

Or getting listed in a number of different directory listing services.

I talk about these things in my free videos. Sorry, thread owner. I just had to chime in here. I am a firm believer that there needs to be a set of industry standard for local search marketing professionals!

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sconlinemarketing

13 years ago

1. A complete listing. Has photos and video.
2. Citations. Are directory submissions.

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GCooper 13 years ago

Everyone, thanks for sharing.

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Mikeyl

13 years ago

The title of your listing has been the most important factor for my clients. competition for your biz category is #2 and # of reviews seems to be #3.

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sconlinemarketing

13 years ago

Thanks for the advice. I just watched your first video. You do learn something new everyday, lol.

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AdBankPro 13 years ago

Originally Posted by sconlinemarketing

Thanks for the advice. I just watched your first video. You do learn something new everyday, lol.

Thank you for the compliment! As one marketer to another, what did you "learn"? I'm curious since maybe this is something I could learn from...
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AdBankPro

13 years ago

In oder to rank in more competitive markets, you must also optimize the client's website; both on-page and off-page. ABBL, I say! (Always Be Building Links)!

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sergtekwizard

13 years ago

Hey guys, does anyone know what would be the most effective way to look for new customers for Google Places SEO?

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priscillajlaw

13 years ago

i know for google adsense policy where they say website should have atleast few pages of content.

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jaski6969

13 years ago

id say citations are the most important. i had real trouble with merged listings and had someone from page1listings to help me out not cheap but done the job. I have also found that keywords in your reviews seem to help my rankings so i ask anyone who will leave a review to scatter a few keywords here and there

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lakiwi

13 years ago

yes those would be the top 3 as it stands today. Reviews need to come from diverse accounts and keyword's in the reviews helps allot.

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