This document provides tips and requirements for effective local business listings on Google Places and other local directory sites. It recommends including the business location, name, phone number, categories, images, and reviews. It also lists some popular local citation sites and provides a sample local business listing.

1. G O P O SE L CAL ISTING L G A L C E E S

3. - Result of Local Listing Site InterActive Map showing your location Free organic listing of your website or other local websites.

4. Requirements Link Info Details: Url, Title, Description, Keyword Contact Information: - Name of the Company, Address, Telephone or Local Phone, Fax, Email Local Listing Sites

6. Keep in mind that Google Places categories should say what your business IS.Quality Guidelines: http://www.google.com/support/places/bin/answer.py?answer=107528

7. Advanced Tips – Reviews “ Positivereviews are a powerful motivating factor for Google users deciding which business to buy from. First your reviewer must locate your business in Google Maps, click "More info“ and then click "Write a review", then write the review, choose a rating, and click "Save". Important note: They must be logged into their Google Account to write a review. If they're not logged in they'll be prompted to either sign in or create a Google Account. Their Google Account nickname will appear next to the review. Google also pulls reviews in from 3rd party resources – this means those reviews can create incredible exposure for your brand. This can be a double edged sword though and many businesses have experienced problems with inaccurate or unjustified negative reviews.

8. Advanced Tips – Reviews Q. How to handle BADreviews? Bury your NEGATIVE review, that only Good review will be seen. “

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13. BMPAll photos must comply with the Google Maps Photo Policy. Photos that don't comply with the policy will be removed. We may also add photos gathered from web search results and other sources. Photos will appear in order of greatest size and quality.

14. Advanced Tips – Images “

16. Your Zip Code + “Directory “

17. Your Neighborhood + “Directory Local Citations – Here is a list of some of local listing citations site 1. Yelp – www.yelp.com 2. Foursquare – www.foursquare.com 3. Merchant Circle – www.merchantcircle.co 4. Yellow Book – www.yellowbook.com 5. Judy’s Book – www.judysbook.com 6. Magic Yellow Pages – www.magicyellow.co 7. Dex Knows – www.dexknows.com 8. Local.com – www.local.com 9. Info USA – www.infousa.com 10. City Search – www.citysearch.com 11. Kudzu – www.kudzu.com 12. Insider Pages – www.insiderpages.com

18. Local Citations – Sample

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