Google update

I rarely post on SEO stuff (because it changes almost daily) but this is kind of an important update for my friends who are business owners or otherwise depend on the Web for new clients or sales.

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More Complaints About Yelp Advertising Practices

http://6abc.com/archive/9528445/ This isn’t the first we’ve heard about Yelp allegedly targeting small businesses – sadly, it’s not likely to be the last.  The BBB currently gives them A+ status – even with 1400+ complaints! So, the claim is that you’re penalized if you don’t advertise. But – what if you DO advertise? Here’s an example … Continue reading More Complaints About Yelp Advertising Practices

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Google Places Reviews: How to Get Them and How to Respond to Them

Your business’ Google Places listing is an integral part of your online reputation, and is an invaluable tool when it comes to the Internet marketing of your business. One essential factor that contributes to the success (or lack thereof) of your Google Places listing is customer reviews. In order to make the most out of your Google Places listing, you should have plenty of relevant, high-quality customer reviews. How do you handle the reviews aspect of your Google Places listing? Here are some tips for how to get and respond to Google Places reviews.

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How to Leave a Review Using New Google + Pages

[box color=”purple-vibrant” type=”round” icon=”caution”]UPDATE: Google is now merging Maps, Places and Google+ into what they’re calling “Google+ Local”, so all features can be found in one place.[/box] Google’s recent announcement of the absorption of Google Places into Google + Local sent a flurry of panic throughout the Internet business community.  After all, Google Places was … Continue reading How to Leave a Review Using New Google + Pages

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