Best Practice for Editing a Business Listing on Google
Recently a poster on the Local Search Forum asked an important question regarding the best practice for editing a business listing on Google. Google requires, or at least recommends, that editing be done on the Google+ Local dashboard for any business listing that has been upgraded from Google Places for Business to a Google+ Local…
Read MoreYouTube Channel Art
When I create YouTube channel art I want to make sure that I set it up for best viewing on all devices. Often I find myself searching for the same information on YouTube channel art guidelines. Usually I search for the same information every time and read the same article over and over. Today I…
Read MoreSearch Engine Listing Mail Verifications
When verifying listings on the three major search engines, often we are required to verify the data by mail. I find it helpful to show customers what the piece of mail coming to them will look like. It is very easy for business owners to forget that the verification card is coming or to mistake…
Read MoreCitation Verification Methods
One of the most important factors in ranking well with local SEO is having quality citations. I am documenting the methods used by some common valuable listings and citations. While some verification must be done by mail, completed them is very straightforward. Simply wait 1-2 weeks for the mail to arrive and enter the code…
Read MoreGoogle Authorship Adds Authority and Legitimacy to Your Online Presence
I have long thought about Google Authorship and how I could use it to extend branding to individuals. I liked the idea of using authorship since I first learned about it, but I was unsure of all that was involved in setting it up. I never made the time to learn the process until today. …
Read MoreGoogle Places for Business Has New Look
Google Places for business – a free local platform from Google, has now been updated as they move their local search further into the Google+ family. Essentially the evolution of Google+ Local has taken another important step forward. I suspect that this is a part of what will eventually bring the Google Places dashboard into…
Read MoreDealing with Negative Reviews on Google
Reviews are a double edged sword and negative reviews can be a real problem for business owners when they inevitable occur. One of the most basic steps to take in order deal with negative reviews is to respond in a professional manner, logged in as the owner. In the event of false and/or inappropriate review…
Read MoreGoogle+ Local Unveils a New Look and Much Bigger Cover
Today Google released a new version of the Google+ Local page that have rearranged many features and expanded the cover image from 940 x 180 to a whopping 2120 x 1192. The new cover will resize based on the monitor viewing the page. The profile picture, that had previously been a square shape, is now…
Read MoreGoogle+ Local Adds New Features!
This week the Google+ Local pages took one giant leap for local businesses. A new “Edit business information” button allows users to add more than five Categories, although custom categories are not an option at this time. Hours of operation for your business can also be added as well as a short description for your…
Read MoreHotmail Increased Their Daily Account Limit
MSN Hotmail, the free email service from Microsoft, has increased their daily account limit from 3 per day per IP address to at least 6. This is helpful news when creating multiple accounts for people on a regular basis!
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