Web Marketing with Bill Fukui

My apologies for leaving those interested in Google Maps/Local hanging. Today's your day.

As mentioned earlier, the optimization strategies that may get you top listings in the "natural" or "organic" listings on Google, may not always get you top Google Local listings.

In addition to utilizing the Google Local Business Center, there are other things you can do to build more local credibility in the eyes of the search engines.

In fact, only a small percentage of business actually claim and validate listings through GLBC. It is believed that much of the local search results are more influenced by trusted sources such as the Better Business Bureau, directories such as InfoUSA, Acxiom, and Localeze.

It also makes good sense to find other "local" sources to get your business information listed. There a lots of local websites, directories, blogs, etc. that can help improve your "local" presence and your credibility in the eyes of the search engines.