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Put Yourself on the (google) Map

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December 17, 2008 04:37 PM

Put Yourself on the (Google) Map

Putting yourself on the map will help you for "local search" results. Basically this means anything to do with where your business is located. For example for me that would be Monterey Real Estate or Carmel Real Estate. It can help you get into the "top 10 box" (See related blog)

Related Bogs: Creating an H Card for your Blog or website.
(Getting into the Top 10 Box)

You must have a google account. Go to the Google Maps page & sign in to your account Then either add or edit a listing.

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You can then either add a new listing or edit an existing one.

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Instant gratification - as you complete the form, the info starts appearing on the map to the right. (But it won't show up immediately on the google map website)

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In some cases you may already be on the map. Then you can click on "claim listing" rather than adding a new one.

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If you claimed a listing rather than verifying you now can verify this by clicking on the Claim Listing button.

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If you have added, claimed or made major changes you now select if you want to "verify" by phone or mail. If you select phone, then stand by as they call immediately.

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Now do You Want to Create a Coupon? Maybe pay for the Home Warranty? Use Your imagination.

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Once you create your listing you have the opportunity to upload photos and link to YouTube videos for your business. This is good to do as it makes you more important with Google and increases your chance of getting in the "top 10 box" for Google Local Search. It also will help if you get friends or clients to write reviews of your business.

copyright 2008 by Eileen Begley

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Sandy Gleason

North Pointe Realty - Buhl, ID

Realtor for Southern Idaho-Magic Valley

I just did mine. Thank you that is cool.

Dec 17, 2008 04:59 PM

Bryan Schroeder

Equity Generation - Salem, OR

Thank you so much for sharing this. This is a very helpful and useful tip

Bryan Schroeder http://www.oregonmortgagesecrets.com

Dec 17, 2008 05:22 PM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

I'll do this from my office tomorrow when I can do the phone validation.

Dec 17, 2008 05:34 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

I didn't know about this feature of Google maps. Thanks for the tip, Eileen!

Dec 17, 2008 05:41 PM

Fran and Rowena, La Canada Realtors - (818) 952-0077

Dilbeck Real Estate - La Canada, CA

Thanks for the information! We are listed on Google maps, but went in and added more to the listing.

Dec 17, 2008 07:02 PM

Norma J. Elkins

Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN

Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Great info - thanks for sharing!

Dec 17, 2008 09:44 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Eileen, After all this time, I didn't know that. I thought they put you on the map! I've got some work to do, thank you!!

Dec 18, 2008 10:44 AM

Thomas Santore Lic Associate Real Estate Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty/Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT - Yorktown Heights, NY

Realtor®-ABR-Land, Residential & Commercial Sa

These post are great! I already had this done but it needed to be updated, and my coupon had expired. So thanks again and keep the post coming.

Dec 18, 2008 01:48 PM

Eileen Begley

Coldwell Banker, DelMonte - Carmel, CA

Monterey Real Estate

Hi Sandy, & Hi Brian; This is a pretty important one with google.

Hi Christine, & Hi John; This is one to do asap as it makes a pretty significant difference with google.

Hi Fran & Rowena; Good you are already listed. I went back in also and added more stuff.

Hi Norma, Carole & Thomas; Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the support. Getting on the map is great. Sure is good to be able to share and learn so much via Active Rain!

Dec 19, 2008 09:13 AM

Tanya Venable

Orlando, FL

SEO, Mobile SEO, and Internet Marketing Consultant

Eileen, Thanks for the info. This is another thing for me to learn about.

Dec 26, 2008 12:12 AM

Kevin Vitali

EXIT Realty Beatrice Associates - Middleton, MA

Helping Massachusetts Home Buyers and Home Sellers

Thanks for the tip... seems like it will help in SEO

Dec 26, 2008 01:03 AM

Heather Rankin

Rankin Realty at Lake Powell, LLC - Page, AZ

Lake Powell Real Estate

Eileen - I did this several months ago and I do believe I've noted a boost! Great step by step instructions you have here. Cheers!

Dec 26, 2008 06:43 PM

Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

I think that I did do something along these lines a month or two ago, but will double check. Anything I can do to get on Google will definately be beneficial to my SEO and eventual success.

Jan 03, 2009 05:39 PM

Bobbi Herman

Realty One Group - Peoria, AZ

Realtor, Peoria Arizona

I believe you can also do this with Yahoo as well. I know Yahoo isn't as important and Google, but every bit helps.

Jan 03, 2009 08:20 PM

Karen Turney

Homesmart - Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Real Estate

Thanks for the information, anytime you can get more google juice, its worth the sipping time.

Now I'll be a millionaire (lol) Ok I'll settle for a few extra bucks

Karen

Jan 05, 2009 02:31 PM

Bonner Thomason

Keller Williams Realty - Kernersville, NC

CRS, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Thanks for the tip. I think it is good to update it from time to time to keep it as a more active listing.

Bonner

Jan 06, 2009 05:21 AM

Mary "B" Battaglia

Coldwell Banker United (referrals welcome!) - Austin, TX

GRI, CRS - Austin Real Estate - Austin Texas Real Estate agent

Thanks so much! I will do this!

Mary "B"

Austin, Texas

Jan 06, 2009 06:15 AM

Brittany Stewart

Luxe Realty Group - Plano, TX

Making Dallas Home

I am a little late..but I just completed mine as well. Thank you Eileen for the great and easy to follow instructions!

Jun 24, 2009 03:00 PM

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