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Google Map Listings

by codecreative
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Hi

I have a Google map listing and if I do a business search for it, by business name the site shows with map listing and I click onto it and it shows on the map. The business is a carpet cleaners based in Blackpool.

So if I then proceed to search for Carpet Cleaners Blackpool it fails to show. Even if I click the blue link on page 1 of serp that says "Map results for carpet cleaners Blackpool."

I have the site listed on page 1 in the organics below the map listing results.

I am really struggling with getting local businesses ranked on page 1 of maps. I have fully completed the map listing. Add images, full description and contact information. Verified them and added a profile image for the page too.

I have placed the keyword one time in the business description. I have cracked ranking sites on page 1 organically so this is the final piece to the puzzle for me.

Would love some feedback / advice

Any help much appreciated in advance
#google #listings #map
  • Profile picture of the author AzzamS
    If you are referring to Google places ranking within the 7 boxes then you need to build citations. If you drop me a PM (hopefully it notifies me in email) I will give you a list that I used for a Driving Instructors business in Newcastle. Worked a treat although did take a good while.
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  • Profile picture of the author SEOJerry
    Do you have a Google plus account for your business?
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  • Profile picture of the author realdealseo
    Azzams is on point. Sounds like you need some citations. Check seoclerk or fiverr or whatever service may have people local to you. (you will need people with a legit UK ip) to help out.


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  • Profile picture of the author abhijit12a
    Create citation for your website and get more positive reviews on your business places page.
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  • Profile picture of the author socialmediaandseo
    Create Google + page, Revive Positive 5 star rating in Google business places-Wait Few weeks
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  • Profile picture of the author hitaseo
    Create citation
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  • Profile picture of the author bluesteele
    Like the others mentioned, citations. Citations and continuing do work on your organic placement will go a long way to helping. If your listing is still fairly new, that could very well be your problem. Like a domain, a listing needs time to age and earn Google's trust. Even more so if the business itself is new.

    Best thing you can do for yourself right now is pickup a Whitespark account and get building. If you don't have the time, pay someone who does.
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