I’ve said this before, but I want to make SURE you have covered your bases with Google, Yahoo, and Bing Local Search submissions.

Remember that when I refer to, for example, “Google Local Search”, I’m talking about the business listings they show by the map on their first page. Search for “Austin Plumbers” and you’ll see what I mean.

Do a search for your business area with your location. If you are a roofer in Dallas, go to Google and search for “Dallas roofer”. Look for your business there by the map. If it is not there, click the link at the bottom of the list and the link for “more results”. Click through all those listings to see if you find your business.

Chances are, your business will be listed there even if you DID NOT submit it yourself. Google scours the web and probably will find reference to your business somewhere and go ahead and list it.  If that is the case, it is VITAL that you claim and verify that business. To do this, simply click on the “more info” link for your business and then click to edit it. You will then be given the opportunity to verify it.

If you don’t verify your listings, Google will not rank it as well. Also, unverified listings are vulnerable to being claimed by spammers and or unscrupulous competitors who would insert their own phone number/info. If that happened, you could undo it, but it would be a major hassle.

Now go and check your listing in Google. Next do the same for Yahoo and Bing. Note that Yahoo and Bing are not as good at showing the mapped local listings as Google. However, it’s important you list and verify your business in those search engines as well.

If your business is not showing up on the first page of local search results (right there by the map) schedule a no-obligation telephone consultation with me about how to insure your business shows on the first page.

Contact Steve:

http://wordpress-17920-39382-109004.cloudwaysapps.com/contact

Contact me there to schedule the phone call. I’ll look at your business listing and give you some strategies you can implement right away to boost the rankings. There is no cost or obligation. I simply want to help you get on track right away so you can take full advantage of the huge local search market!