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Expose yourself (your business anyway)

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Real Estate Agent with Better Homes & Gardens Kansas City Homes

I know we are always looking for more great ways to get our business internet exposure. Well here is one more. 

Its called Google Local Business Center and it is another great way to get your Name & Business out there.  There is a little process to verify you are who you say you are and that your information is correct but it is definitely worth it.  It also allows you to upload a photo, adjust your map, add custom attributes and see how many people have viewed your business listing. 

While I dont know how many leads try to find a Realtor through this method, it definitely doesn't hurt to have your name their just in case.  It is just another one of those places you probably should be and only takes a few minutes of your time to get there.  If I remember correctly, you also can post your website which would be another opportunity to build up your back links. 

Good Luck.

Overland Park Real Estate

Comments(14)

Colorado Real Estate - Christina
Colorado Real Estate - Colorado Springs, CO

Thanks! Have you done this? Have you had any good results from it yet?

 

Thanks for the tip!

~Christina

Feb 27, 2008 04:31 AM
Clint Haynes
Peoples Home Equity, Inc. - Mount Juliet, TN
Thanks for the link.  I'd be interested to know if you have success from it
Feb 27, 2008 04:34 AM
Matt Crow
Huntley Realty - Huntley, IL
www.mattcrow.com 630-728-6051

Thanks for the post!

Be of service! The rewards will come!

Feb 27, 2008 04:38 AM
Diana Foster
BKG brokerage - Braselton, GA
Realtor- Helping you find the perfect home!!
Thanks so much for this info. Just signed up. Very easy process. Diana Foster
Feb 27, 2008 04:45 AM
Alisa McKeel Willson
Appraisal Pros in Texas - Huntsville, TX
Certified Res. Appraiser

Thanks for the tip! I just listed my business so it will be interesting to see if anyone calls because of this.

 

Feb 27, 2008 04:45 AM
Serena Brown
Taylor-Brown Real Estate - Hammond, IN

Thank you for the information I am going to post all my business ventures.  I will keep you post on any good press from it.  Again thank you.

Feb 27, 2008 04:50 AM
The Michael Pierce Team
Better Homes & Gardens Kansas City Homes - Leawood, KS
Kansas City Real Estate Experts
I am not sure how many people find Realtors that way but I dont think it hurts to be listed either.
Feb 27, 2008 06:28 AM
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Naoma Doriguzzi - Virginia Beach, VA
Once again through Active rain we get to lots of great info!  Thanks for sharing!
Feb 27, 2008 06:31 AM
The Michael Pierce Team
Better Homes & Gardens Kansas City Homes - Leawood, KS
Kansas City Real Estate Experts

No problem, I can't believe all the useful tools I have found out about through active rain

Overland Park Real Estate

Feb 27, 2008 06:37 AM
Find a Notary Public needAnotary
QEC Internet Services - Long Beach, CA
Mike, How do you stroll your name in the Activerain image I saw on another blog?  That was really sweet.  I don't want ot re-invent the wheel!
Feb 27, 2008 11:52 AM
Find a Notary Public needAnotary
QEC Internet Services - Long Beach, CA

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http://www.google.com/local/add/businessCenter?gl=US&hl=en-US

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Thanks for the reminder, I went and added another branch of the business.

Feb 27, 2008 12:07 PM
The Michael Pierce Team
Better Homes & Gardens Kansas City Homes - Leawood, KS
Kansas City Real Estate Experts

If by strolling image you mean this: Michael Pierce Real Estate Overland Park Kansas 

I do it by creating a layered gif image.  This particular graphic it basically 14 images layered on top of each other and rotates through the images to give that effect.  Once you learn about how to create layered gif images, you can create all kinds of cool animated graphics. 

I also wrote a post about how to create a active rain-esk logo for yourself if you are interested in that as well.

Feb 27, 2008 01:29 PM
Jennifer Samountry
Minneapolis, MN
You are full of great info.  I am glad I read the comments so I got to see the layer gif image how to!  THANKS!!!
Mar 10, 2008 08:27 AM
The Michael Pierce Team
Better Homes & Gardens Kansas City Homes - Leawood, KS
Kansas City Real Estate Experts

Hi Jennifer,

I am glad I can help.

 

Mike

Mar 10, 2008 09:47 AM