Getting started with Google Places.
Boosting your business exposure? I think you should get started with Google Places. Google Places helps you in business starting from your local area.
Your business running in a specific local area can get good results by getting into the map listing that appears for some localized searches. If you run a business physical located in an area and serves that area, you can claim your listing in Google maps and complete as much detail as possible on your business.
This will help your business get a good exposure and clients will be attracted towards you. Clients always want to know more about you to make a deal. This helps to make them comfortable.
Ensure your address, phone number and other details of your business. Never forget to include your area code in your phone number too.
Suppose that you are in Australia in HURSTVILLE GROVE, NSW then your area code is something like 2220.
Make sure same contact info appears in directories like Yellow Pages, Truelocal, Hotfrog, WhitePages, Aussieweb, etc. Making the same contact appear consistently across all those directories will help signal Google that the information is accurate.
This is known as citation and more you have this cross reference, the greater the chances of getting in the seven listing Google often shows on result pages of local searches. Provided with so many facilities that help you with your communities and your locality why not start with google places.
To get started, first go to http://maps.google.com.au/ and search for your business, then follow the links for business owners. Edit those listing and complete them as much as possible. Make sure your listing is as complete as possible and include as much information as you can about your business to make your visit well informed.
If your business is now visible, congratulations but if not then go to Google Places and follow the instructions to set up the account. Try to give Google as much information as you can. If you have some photos or videos upload them too with your business hour etc as you provide same as your social media pages.
Make sure that same info is used consistently in other directories you list your business at. You need to verify that you are the real owner and the process is simple. You can have a PIN code sent to your phone or to your address by postcard. Use this PIN, enter it into Google Place account.
Your customers can leave reviews of your business helping to boost your chances of making it into the top seven. Having customer reviews can be a great help to boost your chances of making it to the top seven. Business having customer reviews tend to appear in top seven more than others. Always encourage your customers to leave a review if possible.
Getting links to your site from others is important to optimize these local results too. Google places make your business easily accessible and help you increase your conversion of sales. This could be a very reliable method to get a business started with if you really want a good exposure on your locality.