Everyone seems to be talking lately about the importance of capturing customers in your geographic area through effective local SEO. But let’s get to the most important part of that conversation-have you set up your local Google+ places listing yet?
Establishing a strong local profile on Google+ will help organic rankings along with promoting your local social media identity. And with the new Google redesigns, setting up your local places listing page isn’t too different from a Facebook page in layout and design. If you can do that, you can do this, and get your local information indexed by all the search engines at the same time.
First, sign in here, and get to your Google dashboard. You’ll be asked for your country, your phone number and identifying information for your business. Mission critical: make sure the phone number you enter is the same one you want for your business on your Google+ local places listing page.
Once you’re done typing in the info, you’ll need to get a verification code from Google itself, by text, phone, or even postcard, if you’re feeling retro. With this PIN, you’ll be able to immediately finalize your Google Places Listing, and get on board!
Next week: Google+ Local Listing
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