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Google Search Results Shortcut: Local Search

By: Matthew Elshaw
2009-06-25

Its no secret that everyone wants to be on the first page of Google, but with many different ways to achieve this - whats the best solution for your business? If you deal with locally based customers from your town or city, there is a quick and easy shortcut to get listed on the first page of Google! This shortcut has to do with Googles local business listings, which are often shown...

Shortcut to the First Page of Google
Shortcut to the First Page of Google

...as the first result when customers search for your business category.

For example, if somebody from New York searches for florist, florists, or something more targeted like florist new york Google can show a 10-pack of local business results deemed most relevant to the query.

Just take a look at the search results below:

florist-results

Youll notice that these local business results are listed as the number 1 Google result above even the regular organic listings!

In many ways, these listings are even better than regular listings because users get more than just a link to your website. They also get your phone number, a map of your location and an additional link to find out more about your business.

Many people consider this to be a shortcut to the first page of Google because achieving a first page local listing can be a lot quicker and cheaper than other traditional methods.

Creating and optimizing your local listing is tricky to begin with, but considering it can get your business on the first page of Google, its a small price to pay!

If youre not familiar with all the local ranking factors and want to secure a top 10 local listing for yourself, check out our Guaranteed Top 10 Google Listing program. Our experts will create and optimize your local listing to ensure youre on the first page of Google when people are searching for you!

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About the Author:
Matt is a marketing professional at ineedhits.com, an international search marketing firm. Matt's passion for online marketing began at university and has proved invaluable in steering product development and marketing initiatives at the company. Matt is a regular contributor to the ineedhits search marketing blog.


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