Backlinks to Google Places listing help positioning?

16 years ago

Originally Posted by gcoleman

Hello,

I'm curious if I get backlinks to my Google Places (Local) listing will help to get to top position?

Glenn

that's a good question, I'd like to know if anyone has tested that myself.

adding photos and videos is one secret to improving Google Places ranking

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TheBrainchildGroup

15 years ago

My research indicates that Google Places listings are based primarily on backlinks to your website itself. Their algorithm works similar to the Google search algorithm.

My suggestion is to build links to your website, then you will see your Google Places ranking improve. I had a client that was on the second page of Google for a highly competitive set of keywords, and by building strong backlinks it's now appearing as the second listing on Google Places (B).

I hope this info helps and may the marketing force be with you.

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mcconnon12

15 years ago

Originally Posted by TheBrainchildGroup

My research indicates that Google Places listings are based primarily on backlinks to your website itself. Their algorithm works similar to the Google search algorithm.

My suggestion is to build links to your website, then you will see your Google Places ranking improve. I had a client that was on the second page of Google for a highly competitive set of keywords, and by building strong backlinks it's now appearing as the second listing on Google Places (B).

I hope this info helps and may the marketing force be with you.

This is correct. Links currently do not help your Google Places account. You can build links to other directory, review and citation sites which may assist.