Google Maps Optimization

Google Maps, also known as Google Places is a great way to gain exposure for your business. Google Places reaches millions of visitors searching for your product or service. If you have a business that caters to Atlanta customers, a free listing on Google Maps makes it easy for them to find you. If you have not thought about using Google Maps to promote your business, now is the time before your competition beats you!

Watch this short video detailing how local businesses have benefited from Google Places:


Learn how going local can benefit your business:

  • 97% of consumers use the internet to research products and services in their local area.
  • These savvy internet users on average spend 41% more when making their purchases locally.
  • 73% of all online activity is related to local content according to Google.
  • Getting a listing in Google Places is free!

Google Places provides a free way to get a first page listing on Google.  If you have tried Pay Per Click advertising, you know how expensive it can be.  Sure it can be profitable, but what if you could have a permanent listing on the front page of Google?  There is great value in creating an optimized Google Maps listing.  Please look at this screenshot below to understand the importance and value of being listed properly:

Google Maps Search Engine Rankings

Notice how the optimized Google Local listing is actually above the first organic results?  This means that even with the best Search Engine Optimization in the world, you cannot get any higher on the page than using a Google Local listing.

Creating a listing is easy and free!  You can build your listing yourself using your own Google account.  Simply go to http://www.google.com/local/add/businessCenter to get started.  Be as detailed as possible when filling out your profile as every bit matters.

Creating a Listing Does Not Guarantee Exposure!

Now that you have created a Google Map listing, you might be wondering why your business is not showing for your keywords or key phrases.  The simple answer is there is an art to getting your listing noticed.  Much like SEO, there are techniques to optimize your listing and let Google know you are important enough to display on the first page of results.  That is where we come in.  We have spent months analyzing and understanding the techniques to get your business noticed.  What we will do is take your initial listing and optimize it to its fullest potential and guarantee a first page listing within the Google Maps results.

We can do all of this for you for a flat fixed rate and a small monthly maintenance fee.  If you are interested in learning more or speaking to one of our specialists, please feel free to contact us.