How Business Owners can get the Most out of Local Search

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As a business owner, you are always looking to attract more business. Projections for 2008 indicate that small to medium-sized businesses are continuing to drive the growth in local online advertising. To ensure that you get listed in Google and attract your “geo targeted” areas, you need to add your business to the Google Local Business Center. Once you have added your business, make sure your business is listed under the appropriate geographic location category and that your business name, address and phone number appear on your website so that all of your information is accessible to search engines.

The best way to ensure that your website comes up in a local search is to optimize your site for terms that include the city name and the business name. In addition to this, clearly listing your business hours, local phone number, driving directions via Google Maps, product images, coupons, promotions, and any additional information to help searchers determine whether your business meets their needs, all can greatly improve your chances for converting a sale or lead.

Check out the Google local business center for more information and make sure to ask your SEOP representative if you are interested in finding out more.

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admin @ April 14, 2008