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1. You Are Here!Maps for Business X Presented by: Jenny Nixon - jnixon1@unl.edu Connie Hancock - chancock1@unl.edu Jay Jenkins – jjenkins2@unl.edu University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educators
3. Local Search? More than 54% of Americans now search online for business information versus traditional phone books. (comScore) 82% of online local searchers follow up via an in-store visit. (TMP/comScore) 25% of online business listings are inaccurate, making it harder for consumers to contact and find them. (Search Engine Guide)
7. Ranking Factors Location Address Proximity Business Profile Consistency Relevancy Keyword in business name SEO Factors Prominence Citations Reviews and Ratings My Maps and User Content http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/ 10 Likely Elements of Google’s Local Search Algorithm
18. Citation # of ‘mentions’ of business elsewhere Blogs Tweets Facebook Posts Other websites Etc. Validation of business name, address and phone number
30. QR Code What's that bar code? This unique bar code (known as a QR code) lets customers instantly learn more about a business, by visiting a mobile version of the business' Place Page on any supported phone.
34. Edit Map 3 edit tools Hand - select and edit your map details Balloon - add a placemark Line tool - draw a line Draw a line Draw a line along a road Draw a shape
35. Embed Your Map Select the “Link” in the upper right hand corner of your map. Choose the link URL or the HTML code to embed in your web site.
37. Geotagging The process of adding geographical identification metadata to various media such as photographs, giving geotagged photographs. Wikipedia.com Finds a wide variety of location-specific information. Images taken near a given location Location-based news, websites, or other resources Location of a given picture or other media
40. Claim Your Bing Map Bubble First search for your business at Bing Local. If your business is listed, click on it, then click “Change your business listing” under the heading “Update This Listing”. If your business is not listed, just go to the Bing Local Listing Center to create a listing.
41. Claim Your Information on ExpressUpdate ExpressUpdate is the source of business information for several sites and products including MapQuest To change your business information you will need to have an ExpressUpdate account.
42. Correct MapQuest Mapping Errors It is possible You must submit a MapQuest “Business Location Marker Form” which includes screen shots of where your business marker is currently and where it should be located.