That title is a mouthful and a half isn’t it! So, to clarify… You’ve claimed your Google+ Local Page (also known as Google Places) and have started collecting reviews. You’ve created a Google+ Local Business page via your Google Plus account. Now you have the option to merge the two for a full social experience […]
Google Maps Called Me: What To Say If Google Maps Call Your Business
If you keep up with the Google and Your Business Forum, rarely a day goes by when someone doesn’t post about a call from Google Maps and then their business disappearing from the listings. I had the unexpected pleasure of a call from Google Maps yesterday… Google Maps Called Me The call was from a […]
Why Small Businesses Hate Google+ Local [Comicgraphic]
The latest Google and Your Business Forum Wrap-up and the Skype roar of frustration about missing Google reviews earlier this week brought to mind this fab comicgraphic from Nifty Marketing. Business owners who have jumped through the hurdles and hoops trying to get reviews only to have them disappear will know just how close to […]
Have Your Google Reviews Disappeared? You’re Not Alone!
“I Can See the Future of Your Google Reviews”by Margaret Shulock is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Based on a work at blumenthals.com Help! My Google Reviews Disappeared I had a quick question on Skype earlier this week… “I just popped into my local listing. What happened? Most of my Google […]
Successful Google Places And Local Business Google+ Pages Merge?
How to Merge Google Plus Local Page and Google Plus Brand Page Update June 2014. Google now allows you to move the local details from your Google Local Page to your Google Plus Brand Page (non-local). You’ll find instructions on this post “How to Convert a Google Plus Brand Page to Google Local [Video]” NOTE […]
Merging Your Google+ Local and Google+ Business Page
UPDATE This procedure is now redundant as Google has introduced Google My Business and all new Pages are social pages. Claim your listing via google.co.uk/business Merging Google+ Local and Google+ Business Pages Google recently announced the first stage of merging your Google+ Local (Google Places) with your Google+ Business Page. This will enable you […]
3 Essentials Elements To Promote Your Local Business Online
Using online marketing and promoting your local business online is part of your overall marketing strategy, not an isolated medium. It’s true, you can get great results. It does take work and knowledge, you can’t just throw up a website and hope for the best! I’ll be honest, I get over enthusiastic about how to […]