I had them re-post on the Places forum so I could escalate to Google management and get Vanessa involved. Be sure to read the whole thread and follow it for more info. So many insights about G support, merges, clusters, etc. Also info about a new Places software update you will want to know about.
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Some Google Places SEO companies will use black or gray hat techiques that MAY work for awhile, but eventually can get you banned or penalized. Google LOVES the way we optimize because we stay within their guidelines - so you'll get long term results that stand the test of time. Many of our clients come to us after 2 or 3 SEOs have worked on and made a mess of their Google Place pages and they are penalized. So we have to clean their listings up and re-do all their Google Places optimization.
However we know and utilize every ETHICAL technique (including technigues that others don't even know about) for getting top Google Places rankings and have a list of happy, top ranked clients to prove it.
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.:. ADVANCED Google Places Training (For EXPERIENCED Google Places consultants & SEOs only)
.:. Google Places Referral Network (We have a network of leading Google Places consultants, Local SEOs, Google Places software and tools we can refer you to if you need help we can't provide.)
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Recent Google Places News from the Catalyst Blog
Amazing Google Places Software – Local Rank Tracking, Competitive Analysis, Citation Finder, Prospecting – Places Scout
My new swiss army knife local SEO must-have tool. Advanced Places rank tracking PLUS competitive analysis to help you rank your clients higher PLUS lead generation to help you find new clients PLUS citation finding PLUS reputation management to a degree and lots more, all in one VERY INEXPENSIVE software program. Even shows rankings VISUALLY on the map.
Google Places Merged Listings, Cluster F#s and an Update
Just Launched – Google Local Results Tracking Added to SEOmoz PRO Rank Tracking Software
SEOmoz PRO just FINALLY launched a major update that added local (Google Places) results to their rank tracking solution. Whether it’s a 7-pack or a blended result, if you care about local SERP results, it’s often a pain to find out where you stand. We aim to help.
Google Places Support is Improving and Yes Linda is Still Alive
I’ve seen such HUGE strides with Google Places support lately that I’m very hopeful – and extremely thankful for any and all improvements. And I know there are lots more on the way. Important note about the troubleshooter, the best new way to get Google Places support these days.
Google+ Your Business – Google+ Pages for Business Just Launched
WOW. This is VERY exciting news and I see can all types of amazing possibilities. I have a very strong feeling this is going to be huge and change lots of things for those of us that do local search consulting. Check out my list of important Google+ Pages for Business Pages resources.
Click Magnets! New Google Places Previews – Stand Out from the Competition
The Google Places update I blogged Saturday is rolling out and map pins turned from Red to Gray. But the big change I want to highlight is the rich new preview data Google shows about a business. REALLY IMPORTANT – Be sure to put your best foot forward with GREAT images that showcase the benefits of your product or service. The 1st 5 images on your Place page show up in your preview. LETs TAKE A LOOK!
Heads Up – Google Places Wants to Change Your Business Listing Automatically – Be Sure They Have the Right Data
Google just announced they will auto-update your Place page based on user edits and 3rd party data they scrape from the web. They’ll make the changes automatically without your consent, but notify you after the fact, so you can try to fix it if the info’s wrong. I think this is going to cause all kinds of problems.
Google Places Algorithm Change – New Proximity Filter Can Cause Major Ranking Drop
If you or your clients have noticed a ranking drop lately this could be the reason. These companies all STILL rank page one for all of their other keywords EXCEPT for their core keyword. They all SHOULD/WOULD still rank for main keyword – if not for this new algo change. I’m dubbing this change the PROXIMITY LOCKOUT Algo. Counting on you guys to do some research and confirm this is what are are seeing too.
Google Places Update – User Uploaded Photos Showing Up in Google Places Reviews
Cool new Places update. Back in January Google announced the ability to add user-generated photos to Place pages. But SEE SCREENSHOT of new feature. Photos showing up in reviews. So why not try asking happy customers to dish up some photos with those reviews?
Google Places Support – Google Launches New Fix a Problem Option
I was recently quoted a few times in an Infoworld story about the lack of Google Places support. Giving credit where it’s due Google Places JUST LAUNCHED and new support feature designed to help fix Places problems. Watch video inside and read detailed resources about what looks like a very positive change
Red Hat Local SEO – How to Make Hidden 3rd Party Google Places Reviews Stand Out
Red Hat = Smart, Bright, Bold Optimization. Red hat is thinking outside the box, discovering and utilizing advanced techniques that help make a listing stand out and give conversion rates a boost. Heres the Place page for a Dentist I recently took from #16 to #2 on Google for all his main keywords. He has a 100 hidden 3rd party reviews that do not show on Google. Heres how I made his reviews stand out ABOVE the fold.
Google: The Big Baby that Won’t Grow Up – InfoWorld Story About Google Places Lack of Support
Today an InfoWorld story about Google Places broke that I was interviewed for and quoted in. But the story also references the NYTimes article that I spearheaded last week about the problem of viable businesses being easily marked CLOSED. Todays story focuses more on the lack of Google Places support.
New York Times Reports: Viable Small Businesses on Google Places Being Marked As Permanently Closed
The New York Times interviewed me a couple weeks ago about a Google Places problem I’ve blogged about that is negatively impacting small businesses. Tuesday Google posted a reply to say they are actively working on a solution
I couldn't believe my results! Went from #44 to #1 (Chiropractor Washington)
