Google Places Optimisation

“Why does my competitor rank higher than me on Google maps?”

If your business is listed on Google Places (the service formerly known as Google Local Business Listings) chances are you aren’t using the platform to it’s full potential.

Google puts a lot of emphasis in Google Places listings in the past 6-12 as it looks to improve it’s relevance to locality specific searches. This has lead to a vast increase in visits to websites via this medium, so the opportunity for local businesses has grown considerably. Optimising your listing can give you the edge over competitors in your area, and if your target market is based around your locality this is knowledge you need.

I have an advert on Google Maps already – how can Google places optimisation help me?

So, you may have already seen the advantages of a listing on Google Places but you can leverage that by just applying some simple techniques. We have lots of blog posts on this subject, and Google themselves encourage you to improve your listings. If you are short for time though or would like to outsource this work, our qualified experts are on hand to demystify this area for you, and ensure your places operates at it’s optimum level.

No Silver Bullet

This is no silver bullet, and there are some fundamentals you just can’t “optimise” such as proximity to town centre but by following best practice, applying common sense coupled with digital marketing nouse we can help you push that channel to 100%.

Contact us today to find out exactly what benefits Google places optimisation will provide to your business. Remember that Google places optimisation works best for local businesses, who wish to attract custom both online and on the high street, or more precisely on the high street via online channels.

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