How to get a business to show on the local search results map?

by Trent Brownrigg Posted: 13 years ago 8 replies

I'm sure you have all seen when you search for a service in your area the top result will usually be a map showing the businesses close to you. For example, when I search for "commercial cleaning in Ames" the picture attached to this post is what shows first in the results. Ames is a town close to where I live.

I have a friend that actually does own a commercial cleaning business in Ames, and I want to know how I go about getting his company to show on that same map. Anyone know how to do that?

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smorse1 13 years ago

Hey Trent - I went to school in Ames!

Anyway, the first step here is to make sure he has a Google Places page filled out.
Beyond that, I have had luck with some light backlinking strategies.
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- Trent Brownrigg 13 years ago
  
  Awesome! So, I assume you went to ISU? I did too.
  
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linkwhizz 13 years ago

Yes, you need a google places listing then the usual seo. It also helps if the listing has reviews.
Trent Brownrigg 13 years ago

Ok thanks. That brings me to my next question...

How do I go about doing that?

Sorry if that is a dumb question but I don't have much experience with local business stuff.
linkwhizz 13 years ago

In your google account, you add it in the same place as webmaster and analytics. It used to be very simple but it was open to abuse as you could add a business with multiple addresses.
Now you have to verify by snail mail.
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- bhuff85 13 years ago
  
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- Trent Brownrigg 13 years ago
  
  Alright, Thanks!
redlegrich 13 years ago

There are a number of good WSO's on Google Places. Check those out and you'll be assured of doing a good job out of the gate. In Ames you ought to be able to do well with some decent Places optimization.

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How to get a business to show on the local search results map?

Trent Brownrigg • 13 years ago • 8 replies

I'm sure you have all seen when you search for a service in your area the top result will usually be a map showing the businesses close to you. For example, when I search for "commercial cleaning in Ames" the picture attached to this post is what shows first in the results. Ames is a town close to where I live. I have a friend that actually does own a commercial cleaning business in Ames, and I want to know how I go about getting his company to show on that same map. Anyone know how to do that?