Updating Your Google+ Local Page Google have confirmed that edits to your business information on your Google+ Local verified social page should be done through the Google Plus dashboard – NOT the Google Places dashboard. The only exception would be editing details that are not available through Google Plus, such as the categories. Edits do […]
Understanding Google Local Search Results (or Where Have My Local Rankings Gone?!)
One of the good things about Google local search was until earlier this year you could have a page 1 listing without a local business website using Google Places. As with everything Google, their algorithms change and search moves on. Google Places – your local business page, traditionally pulled the map into the search results […]
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 […]
Nomophobia – Why Your Local Business Can’t Ignore Mobile
(or almost 2/3 of the UK have gone mobile crazy) Nomo…what? Nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile phone. It apparently affects 66% of the population. I’ll be honest, I don’t get it. People who know or work with me know I am closer to the mophobia side of the spectrum. My mobile […]
Google +Local (Google Places) “My Listing Has Incorrect Information”
Google Troubleshooter Unavailable For “My Listing Has Incorrect Information” The merge of Google Places to Google +Local has been a bit bumpy for many (a slight understatement!) I’ve worked with Google local on and off for years as it came under the “get Jan to do it” part of my job description in various roles […]
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 […]