It's a free service where businesses can claim their local listing.
Companies are able to add their contact information, operating times, payment methods, pictures, and much more.
Google Places is a great tool for consumers / viewers who are looking for information for certain services or businesses in a particular area.
(Screenshot of Google.com.sg for the keyword phrase,
"Signage Singapore.")
A: Adwords (Pay Per Click)
B: Google Maps
C: Google Maps
D: Adwords (Pay Per Click)
E: Organic Searches
Google now has place priority on Google Maps, letting local businesses be listed on first page of Google. Now why would you still want to pay hundreds or thousands?
Just to get listed on directories that's going obsolete? Why not get listed on Google Maps.
Businesses benefit from Google Places by providing information to perspective customers.
It is a free form of advertising towards information seekers on search engines.
Let's say someone's on their iPhone and needs to find a locksmith. They type in -Locksmith‖ in Google Maps and find the three nearest locksmiths. If you have a locksmithing shop and you're in Google Places, your shop will show up as a pin in their search. If they're nearby, they'll likely start walking to your shop. The same works on online Google Maps searches. The number of people using Google Maps every day is staggering - don't neglect this opportunity.
Two misconceptions regarding Google Places.
- Google Places is a tool mainly for 'brick and mortar' businesses.
From 2010 - You are not required to place your mailing address in Google Places.
Which means you could also use it as a way to show your 'service region.' - A website is required for your business to be listed on Google Places
All Google required is a company name, mailing address and phone number. With these, you are able to make your business visible on Google Places.
We highly recommend any businesses locally to get listed on Google Places.
It is a great and free form of advertising.
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