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Keyword & location domain for Google Places

by mjbmedia
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Hi is there an advantage solely for Google Places purposes. in having a keyword/location rich domain eg www.keywordlocation.com linked to your GP listing?

Cheers
#domain #google #keyword #location #places
  • Profile picture of the author 1960Texan
    It's a great advantage. That said, it isn't the only component of properly ranking a clients Places page, and in fact I've out-ranked competitors who had that combo.

    If you can get a domain with the keyword/location go for it, but the keyword is the most important part of the equation. Google Places takes the physical address of the business into account when ranking a Places page.
    So if "davestransmissions.com" is located in Dallas, TX, there's no real need to secure the domain for "davestransmissionsdallas.com," unless there is a Dave's Transmissions in San Diego & they've already snagged the domain.

    Will
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  • Profile picture of the author Norman Smith
    Originally Posted by mjbmedia View Post

    Hi is there an advantage solely for Google Places purposes. in having a keyword/location rich domain eg www.keywordlocation.com linked to your GP listing?

    Cheers
    I have done several test listings a few months ago trying this out, but to date there is no benefit over other standard websites. In fact it has worked out to be a negative effect when trying for surrounding areas, like service areas. 6 of one half a dozen of the other i would say .:confused:
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    • Profile picture of the author mjbmedia
      excellent thanks to you both for your time and knowledge
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      Mike

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