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Google your business

By Glenda Crowell

Real Estate Agent with John L. Scott, Bend

February 15, 2007 03:18 PM

Are you on Google maps?I was shocked to find our company was not listed in the directory of Mapquest (not the same as googlemaps) and proceeded on a journey of discovery.

By signing up for a Google account(or signing in to an existing account) a business owner can add Business information and even place ads on Google.

After signing in the user goes to Google business or local business center and begins by entering the business name and all pertinent information.

Next click continue and enter your business categories, you may enter several that apply and once completed Google will ask for verification by either phone call or postcard to your address.

After your business is entered you can place ads in Google base or develop ads using Adwords. As well as access google analytics and many other free features.

Yahoo has a similar setup for businesses which includes a free website. I can post the instructions for Yahoo another time.

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Steven Teoh

West Shores Realty - Torrance, CA

Los Angeles South Bay, Palos Verdes

Thank for the Post I had also did it in Yahoo and AOL.com also. They also have the similar feature. The more explore the better.

Best Regards,

Steven Teoh, Realtor

RE/MAX Professional Group

Showing homes 24 hours a day at: http://www.Best-Houston-Homes.com

Feb 25, 2007 05:33 AM

Christopher & Bernadette Hurley

Go Hurley Group - Sugar Land, TX

Great Post....I was lucky to find this from another post who recomended you.

EVERYONE:::::::Please link back to good posts if you think it will be of assistance to others.

Feb 25, 2007 05:41 AM

Glenda Crowell

John L. Scott, Bend - Bend, OR

Darryl and Jim ~ Take your advertisement to your principal broker for approval. This is the best way ~ Your ad should specifically indicate the company you are affiliated with as required by the powers that be.

Feb 25, 2007 03:17 PM

Ann deVane

john greene, Realtor - Naperville, IL

Naperville Real Estate, GRI, CNC, CSC, ePRO

Very helpful post Glenda, you can thank http://activerain.com/tallabas for referring me to it.

Feb 28, 2007 03:49 PM

Kelli Fronabarger

Bend River Realty Inc. - Bend, OR

Realtor - Bend Oregon

Good Job and Congrats on the feature: )

Mar 01, 2007 01:55 PM

Darryl ... Ask your Principal Broker. I am assuming you advertise and currently do so successfully without portraying your status incorrectly. Your advertisement should always clearly state the company and or principal you are working for and in all cases state and local laws are important. In our office advertising is reviewed and approved and if questionable tips for revision are made.

NOTE ~ Google, Yahoo and AOL are all valuable tools and if YOUR company is not listed you should talk with your broker or marketing team.

Thank you all for the kind comments =)

Mar 09, 2007 04:45 AM

Larry Hammelman

Mel Foster Co. - Sterling, IL

Sterling, Illinois Real Estate

Great post Glenda,

If the stats that about 80% of people look on line before they even contact an agent are correct, then we have to market on as many search engines as possible. I was just on Google yesterday checking this out, but didn't know that it took that long to get on. Just another situation where being an AR member got me the info that I was lacking. Thanks again

Mar 11, 2007 01:44 PM

Mark H. Roe

BeSure Home Inspection Service - Lancaster, OH

BeSure Home Inspection Service

Thanks for the very informative tip

Mar 11, 2007 02:35 PM

Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY

Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

Good post. A few months ago I started using Google Earth and Adwords. I am surprised that not hardly anyone in our area has tapped into that market.

Mar 15, 2007 02:16 AM

Alamo City Homes Magazine

Alamo City Homes Magazine - San Antonio, TX

on this list of "stuff to do!!"

thanks

Mar 15, 2007 06:02 AM

Thank you for all the kudos.

Jun 13, 2007 04:34 PM

Aubrey Morey

Gainesville Apartments by Trimark Properties - Gainesville, FL

Another good idea is to sign up for Google Alerts for your business name and top keywords-- particularly within blogs. Think about it: these sites are indexed by Google, and google is sending you an email telling you what the page is about (ie: your keyword). If you can add a comment that adds value (with a link) you've just generated some a good link (on a page that google sees as being written about your keyword or business).-

Jun 14, 2007 01:19 AM

Doug Beaver

Century 21 Olde Tyme - Corona, CA

Corona Norco Eastvale Riverside Homes

Glenda, I just saw another post here about everything Google. If it is OK I would like to invite everyone to join my group Search Engine Optimization: An Hour a Day where we can keep this discussion alive and expand it. If it is OK of course to post this here otherwise I will delete it.

Jun 14, 2007 05:42 AM

Sounds good to me ~ thank you Doug and I will check out your group ASAP.

Jun 14, 2007 06:53 AM

Anonymous

Andy Mooers

Were you the good one in the Wizard of Oz...the one that rode in a bubble and was first on the scene when a house fell on a witch? Good tip...thanks for the helpful post!

Jul 17, 2007 02:44 PM

#34

Follow the yellow brick road...... :))

Thank you for the comment Andy and you are welcome!

Jul 17, 2007 05:20 PM

Barbara Adams

Boise, ID

An experienced agent, means a great experience!

Don't forget to check with NAR on the approved uses of the word REALTOR

Sep 02, 2007 04:55 PM

Valerie Van de Zilver

Zilver Realty Group - Irvine, CA

Thanks for the tip! You've saved me so much time and made it easy for me to take immediate acion. Appreciate your help.

Sep 09, 2007 03:41 PM

Mike and Dawn Lewis

The Lewis Team at Keller Williams - San Diego, CA

The Lewis Team at Keller Williams in San Diego CA

Glenda,

Great post and nice information. I will try it out today!

Mike Lewis

Sep 28, 2007 02:11 AM

Bruce Mullen

Carolina One Real Estate - Charleston, SC

Thank you Glenda. Always good to learn something new!!

Oct 09, 2007 07:11 AM

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