A good search engine optimization (SEO) consultant can literally put your business on the map … specifically … Google maps. This has become more important than ever as Google has recently changed its format for posting search results. Google maps used to show up on the side bar of the search results, however, with the increased popularity and usage of smart phones and the fact that they only show Google map listings, Google has now decided to put their map listings at the top of the search engine results page (SERP). While organic search results are still the most trusted results searchers will now have to scroll down to see them.
The combination of an ever increasing number of smart phone users and Google’s new found valuation and placement of their Google maps listings has the potential to level the playing field for local small businesses competing against larger companies. It is easier to defend the top of the list than to conquer it, a small business has the opportunity to secure a position at the top of the Google map listings at the outset while relatively uncontested. Once established at the top of the list …
- Potential customers can find you on their smart phones.
- Customers have a map that shows your exact location.
- More traffic on your website.
- Brand/Name recognition will start to rise.
If you own your own business you don’t want to give your competition the advantage of a head start in vying for top placement in Google Maps and Google Places! It appears these 2 Google products are on the verge of becoming a major determining factor in your company’s web visibility!
Rick Thomas, Social media/SEO Consultant in Ft Myers Florida,Regional Search Engine Marketing For Businesses, Improved Google Search Engine Rankings, Company Facebook Pages Created & Managed, Located in Fort Myers Florida. Yes I am For Hire!
Contact Rick Thomas at 239 896-7020
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