Citation Consistency: The Key to Local Search Rankings

[Google Places Blogger]

Even with the ever-changing landscape of SEO, one thing is certain: Local citations aren’t going away anytime soon and continue to play a pivotal role in your business’ SERP. That’s why now more than ever, these troubling inconsistencies in your name, address and phone number should be located and resolved. I know it’s easier said than done, but with a little organization, some time-saving tricks and the right attitude, the effort to do so will go a long way.

See it on Scoop.it, via Google Places Optimization & Local SEO News



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[rustyshelton]

'Google Places' sounds interesting. I've only recently heard of it. Would it be a useful utility for driving traffic to a blog?

~Rusty

 

[Linda Buquet]

Hi Rusty,

Only if you have a LOCAL brick and mortar business and qualify for all the guidelines.
You can read all the guidelines here: Google Places quality guidelines

 

[rustyshelton]

OK, it's just for stores and shops with a street address. Gotcha'.

Thanks,

~Rusty