Comments on: How to Enhance Your Google Local Listing

By: Manchester Sam

Manchester Sam — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:36:48 +0000

Such a great article, people always underestimate the power of universal search.

By: oldschool

oldschool — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:32:49 +0000

Thanks to Spencer for clarifying the referenced to Ed in that Ed Dale actually Twittered my article here which seemed to create come confusion as to who wrote it.

- Anthony Kirlew (a.k.a. OldSchool SEO)

By: oldschool

oldschool — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:12:18 +0000

@ bluejeanslady – glad I could help.

@ Charlotte – Thanks for your feedback. I am just not sure why people keep addressing me as Ed? (I am Anthony)

By: Charlotte Howard

Charlotte Howard — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:44:55 +0000

Hi Ed,

I appreciate all that you are doing and love your teaching methods. It is so fun and I look forward to more everyday.

Thanks,

Charlotte

By: Bluejeanslady

Bluejeanslady — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:11:32 +0000

Great article…and helped me to “localize” my own projects. One comment alone “clicked” with me. That was “it is all about referrals whether you are online line or offline.” So TRUE! Gotta love this social sharing of info!

By: oldschool

oldschool — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:23:47 +0000

Kian, I did a check and there are plenty of listings on Google Maps in Singapore, so hopefully you can come up with a similar strategy to help your client boost their reviews.

By: Kian Ann

Kian Ann — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:56:36 +0000

I’ve just started work on online marketing for a client – and in fact I’m now in the train to meet him to verify his google local listing!

Am not aware of how popular local is in Singapore, but an additional exposure anywhere on the web is always better than not having it eh!

By: oldschool

oldschool — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:12:01 +0000

Jim, I agree education is key for small business owners. I was speaking with a small business owner today (who is also a friend) who said he didn’t have the time to learn SEM. I basically told him that any small business owner who didn’t make SEM education a priority and claims to not have a budget to pay for it, would soon be out of business. By the way, I am Anthony, not Ed

Spencer, Thanks for the list, I think others will find it helpful.

By: Spencer Shaw

Spencer Shaw — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:18:44 +0000

Local search has so much power it’s crazy. Great thoughts with the free service exchange for review.

Here’s a site I’ve been using for a while now as a reference for local search and it’s helped out a ton.

http://www.locallytype.com/pages/submit.htm

One thing is to make sure your who-is info is local to your area and make it SEO friendly for local search.

Great article… thanks.

By: Jim Littlefield

Jim Littlefield — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:01:18 +0000

You’re right on the mark Ed. There is a huge opportunity to work with local businesses to educate them on about online marketing and social media marketing. It’s all about referrals, whether your online or offline.