In the midst of Facebook Timeline announcements, Google Plus was in stealth mode last week making changes to the Plus Profile and Pages cover photo and about pages. Perhaps I had my eyes shut most of last week, as I didn’t see much of a song and dance about it. There was a brief G+ […]
Moving Business Address? Google Local Updates The Guidelines (Again)
Another change for the better over at Google+ Local (Google Places). Google have updated the guidelines for changing a business address. It is now perfectly OK to change your business address in the Google Places dashboard or on the Google+ Local Business page if you have a verified merged Plus page. No Need To Mark […]
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 […]
Updating Google+ Local Verified Social Pages
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 […]
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 […]