Local search engine optimization
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Hello,
Im doing local search engine optimization for the hair salon client, im ranking number one for 70% of my keywords but im nowhere to be found in map, im trying to rank it for 3 months now, no results.
I have added my business to over 100 local directories with same
name, address , phone #, and have over 30 reviews,
my local listings is optimized, (keywords, images with tags, video, categories and more)
but again no results,
Can you please advise me, how can i improve that? what can be a problem ?
let me know if you can help me and ill be glad to send you business details.
Thank you
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Could be an issue related to competition and how far you are from the centroid? Please confirm the industry, city and how far you're outside the city.
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Yes i have, i created the listings about 6 months ago
Thanks
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Postcard or even a sms on your phone if you give them your number.
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Did you verify your business listing? Google sends you a postcard with a verification code on it. If you haven't done that yet, it's probably the reason.
http://support.google.com/places/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=145585&topic=1656748&ctx=topic
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Hi Vladislav,
Watch the "Be Where Local is Going" webinar ... link - here you can find many practical information how to build a local search strategy.
Marek
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