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Local Keyword(s) + Google Places = STUMPED :-(

by pplicon
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Say you're checking keywords in the keyword tool, and the local search shows up 10k+ searches with low competition.

However, when you check it in google search, there's not one "places" listing for any business.

Is it possible to get an 1st page A ranking, if there aren't any prior listings for a somewhat viable keyword?

Also, what does it mean if it's listed a a medium competition keyword, without any "places' listings?
#google #keywords #local #places #stumped
  • Profile picture of the author pplicon
    Any input would be appreciated.

    Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
    Did you click over to places and see, or are you just assuming that because you see no places listings in the organic results their aren't any places listings.
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    • Profile picture of the author pplicon
      Originally Posted by Rus Sells View Post

      Did you click over to places and see, or are you just assuming that because you see no places listings in the organic results their aren't any places listings.
      @Russ, I'm speaking on the latter.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dr Dan
    Sometimes Google wont show Places for certain search terms. Thats one thing about Google is they are always changing and doing different things.

    Sometimes I was able to get a new Place listing if none where showing.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
      Yeah Dan, that's what I am getting at. Actually certain industries don't get the privilege of having places listings display in the organic results at all.

      Originally Posted by Dr Dan View Post

      Sometimes Google wont show Places for certain search terms. Thats one thing about Google is they are always changing and doing different things.

      Sometimes I was able to get a new Place listing if none where showing.
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  • Profile picture of the author jgsketch
    This is stumping me too. My target city has just over a million population but no places listing in organic for computer repair. However all the surrounding cities that have just over 100k population all have places listings in the organic results. Just doesn't make sense sometimes.
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