Google local listings question
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im working with gutter installation company, and we're ranking for all the top keywords in google. the only thing that we're not ranking for is for the map results, for the keyword "gutter ma" since we're located in Springfield ma, i thing Google considers certain areas from Boston, because its more center of Massachusetts,
What can i do to improve my rankings in maps for this keyword, because i know it wont work with PO box since i need to confirm an address?
Thanks
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Hi Raush,
I don't have exact solution for your problem. Let me give you seomoz blogpost URL in which they have tried to cover each and every point of local listing:
Hope this will help you....
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