Google Maps Business Listing: How to improve ranking?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by BILZ, Sep 28, 2007.

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    So, my company is listed #4 in google maps for washington DC web design. However, only the top 3 in that list get displayed within the SERPs for washington DC web design

    So, my question is, obviously, how do i get into the top 3 listings for google maps? Anyone have any experience with this? I've never tinkered with google maps before. Any help would be appreciated.
     
    BILZ, Sep 28, 2007 IP
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    I just revised the business listing to include more of the keywords for 'web design' and 'Washington DC'. Perhaps this will improve the rankings.

    I'll post back if i see any changes. Nobody has any thoughts or experience on this?
     
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    Looks like the changes i made have had an impact. I was able to move up in the google map listings to #3. (Blue Water Media) Great!

    However, I am still not listed in the SERPs as number 3 - which is the main goal here. Perhaps this will get improve soon also. I'll keep an eye on this.

    Anyone got any experience with this? Or am i just talking to myself here?
     
    BILZ, Oct 1, 2007 IP
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    I can't add much to the discussion, but I find it interesting that the Top 4 "Local Business Results" in the SERPs don't match the Top 4 in Google Maps (i.e, the "more results" link). Maybe it's a datacenter thing...
     
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    I heard that reviews can help placement.
     
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    I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps the datacenters will synch better given more time.

    That seems reasonable. I'll try adding some reviews. - I'll post back with any updates.

    And thanks for posting, i was getting frustrated talking to myself. :/
     
    BILZ, Oct 2, 2007 IP
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    getting positive reviews and general SEO (backlinks for your keywords)

    if you are working for an actual company's page, advise them on getting their clients to post reviews
     
    efwebm, Jul 14, 2011 IP