Brendan Kenny, Chris Broadfoot Your map doesn’t have to end at the front door of the building! In this session we will discuss approaches to mapping all of your business locations, and not just on the outside.
Brendan Kenny, Chris Broadfoot Your map doesn’t have to end at the front door of the building! In this session we will discuss approaches to mapping all of your business locations, and not just on the outside.
Google Maps Local yahoo Local. Zoomadz.com will help your business get the visability it needs on the web.
Google has once again released a major update to the guidelines. Historically, these guidelines have preceded algo based penalties for non compliance.
I have highlighted in bold the obvious changes in the document below. The addition of Category selection guidelines is a crucial change to examine.
Google Places brings users and their local businesses together, both online and in the real world. To best serve our end users (and your potential customers), we’ve come up with a list of guidelines for your Google Places account and listings. |
Your Google Places Account |
Ownership: Only business owners or authorized representatives may verify their business listings on Google Places.
Account Email Address: Use a shared business email account, if multiple users will be updating your business listing. If possible, use an email account under your business domain. For example, if your business website is www.google.com, a matching email address would be you@google.com. |
Your Business Listing |
Business Name: Represent your business exactly as it appears in the offline world.
Business Location: Use a precise, accurate address to describe your business location.
Website & Phone: Provide a phone number that connects to your individual business location as directly as possible, and provide one website that represents your individual business location.
Categories: Provide at least one category from the suggestions provided in the form as you type. Aim for categories that are specific, but brief.
Custom Attributes & Description: Use the description and custom attribute fields to include additional information about your listing. Learn more about acceptable custom attributes. |
Other Items of Note |
Ineligible Business Models: Only businesses that make in-person contact with customers qualify for a Google Places listing.
Disclaimer: Google reserves the right to suspend access to Google Places or other Google Services to individuals or businesses that violate these guidelines, and may work with law enforcement in the event that the violation is unlawful. |