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How can I get a Google places 'widget' displaying on SERPS?

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davidmaxwell last edited by

Hi all,

My query relates to the Google Places 'Widget' (not sure what they are called exactly). If you do a search for, let's say 'Apple' you get the regular SERPs and on the right of the page they display a Google Places panel which includes map, company details & reviews. (and also a G+ panel for some businesses, where appropriate)

What determines this being displayed? I had presumed a correctly formatted and optimised 'Places' page and making sure this was linked and verified. We have Google Places set up for quite a long time (and verified) but for some reason it's not being displayed. Any thoughts?

On another note, a client of ours has the opposite issue - they would like to remove this panel from SERPs. I'm guessing the only way to do that would be to remove the Google Places page?

Thanks in advance...
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MiriamEllis Subject Expert last edited by

You're very welcome, David. Hope it helps!
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davidmaxwell @MiriamEllis last edited by

Many thanks Miriam, that's most appreciated. Will have a look at the link shortly.
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MiriamEllis Subject Expert last edited by

Hi David!

I believe you are referring to the knowledge panel and I think this great post from Mike Blumenthal should really hit the spot:

http://localu.org/blog/local-knowledge-panel-doesnt-show-google-can/

Hope it helps!
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