<![CDATA[Local Search Forum - Google Places Help & Support]]> http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/ en Sat, 18 May 2013 21:30:14 GMT vBulletin 15 http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/images/5Star/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Local Search Forum - Google Places Help & Support]]> http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/ Ranks #1 Organic - Dropped out of local http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/7088-ranks-1-organic-dropped-out-local.html Fri, 17 May 2013 20:44:01 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Sean Baker)--- Would love to talk to you about this one when you have time! ---End Quote--- Well I can help here at N/C....
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Would love to talk to you about this one when you have time!
Well I can help here at N/C. :)

Talking =s consult I have to charge for/get history, etc. And requires getting into my sched which is super tight right now, hence the offer to help for free here.

Talking also means I have to talk. And can't now. :mad: Complete Laryngitis and super sick, therefore also really backed up on existing client consults. ]]> Linda Buquet http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/7088-ranks-1-organic-dropped-out-local.html Website dropped out of top 10 places listings in search results. http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/7065-website-dropped-out-top-10-places-listings.html Fri, 17 May 2013 14:57:49 GMT
LINK to G+ Local OR if it's missing, link to web site:
https://plus.google.com/118033188913...ut?gl=uk&hl=en

Name, address, phone (as listed in dashboard):
The Royal Hotel,
Belgrave Road
Ventnor, Isle Of Wight PO38 1JJ
01983 852186

Verification date: A long time ago - several years

Problem: We've spent the last 6 months at least coming out top on all place listings, but now have dropped right off past the 10 shown on search results.

Related History:

Screenshot(s) if helpful: This is where we were about 1 month ago:
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IF RANKING PROBLEM: What City + Keyword? "Isle of Wight Hotel"

One thing we've noticed is that the snapshot of the map in the search results no longer shows the whole isle of wight - and often chops Ventnor off (which is where The Royal is). Does the map size itself to suit the results, or are the results controlled by what size of map google want to show?

Any ideas?





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oh - and thanks for your time reading.

Cheers,

Dan :)
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]]> Dan Wavell http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/7065-website-dropped-out-top-10-places-listings.html Uploading Images on Google Places listing http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/7015-uploading-images-google-places-listing.html Thu, 16 May 2013 14:59:40 GMT Yes with the old dash the 1st image is the one that shows at top of page and in search and on maps search. With the new dash you can simply select... Yes with the old dash the 1st image is the one that shows at top of page and in search and on maps search.

With the new dash you can simply select the one you want featured. YAY!

Google prefers photos over logos or graphic images. That isn't to say you can't use a logo however showing a logo is not really going to help conversions and is not really putting your best foot forward IMO. If you were scanning Google trying to find a dealership what type of image would make a listing stand out to you - make you want to click to explore further? ]]> Linda Buquet http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/7015-uploading-images-google-places-listing.html Marking a business as closed http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6957-marking-business-closed.html Wed, 15 May 2013 19:32:54 GMT Thank you so much Linda for taking the time Thank you so much Linda for taking the time ]]> sharack http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6957-marking-business-closed.html Changing the Firm Name http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6390-changing-firm-name.html Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:12 GMT I was trying to weigh the workload with such a change and determine if it's worth it or not. Im hoping that this is considered a minor name change and the value from any existing citations will still pass value without changing the name on every citation.

Will a name change like this unwind any past and current work being done on local SEO or just throw a hurdle into the mix that can be overcome? ]]> Laustin1878 http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6390-changing-firm-name.html Dentist client getting calls about free clinic services http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6831-dentist-client-getting-calls-about-free-clinic.html Tue, 14 May 2013 13:13:12 GMT GREAT FEEDBACK GUYS!!!!!! @Nick- Good call, the data was right under my nose... Attachment 688... GREAT FEEDBACK GUYS!!!!!!

@Nick- Good call, the data was right under my nose...

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@Linda- Neat trick there. I was going around my elbow to get to my thumb trying to find out how to search for keyword density. You're trick is a helluva lot easier!

@Rawly- Thanks for your input.


I'll let you all know how it goes.
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]]> Chris Ratchford http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6831-dentist-client-getting-calls-about-free-clinic.html Two businesses one location has worked but client wants to change http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6797-two-businesses-one-location-has-worked-but.html Fri, 10 May 2013 18:59:14 GMT Yep, that kicks it out of the account, then the account and main listing are not in danger. BUT the cool thing is, if there are still citations... Yep, that kicks it out of the account, then the account and main listing are not in danger.

BUT the cool thing is, if there are still citations for the other practice, the listing will stay live on maps, so still could get calls. BUT would not be in violation. But it would just look like a bare unclaimed listing. It may still keep the old address and if it links to the home page of the main web site, it would compete in search and could knock the main listing out of blended and disconnect it.

But in training today I'll be teaching you how to deal with that when we discuss dupe issues. ]]> Linda Buquet http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6797-two-businesses-one-location-has-worked-but.html New G+L Listing http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/4956-new-g-l-listing.html Wed, 08 May 2013 07:14:03 GMT Hi Joshua,

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Google is removing service area businesses from Map Maker so that's likely why. Do not create new listings there, especially if SABs.
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Andrew, do you have any comments on using MapMaker to add a POI for local businesses initially? Also, maybe a comment on what Linda said about MM removing SAB's?
Curious to hear what Andrew has to say on the subject too. Hopefully he'll be by soon and see his name mentioned.

Here are a couple others that mention Google starting to remove SABs from MM.

Mike briefly mentions it here: http://blumenthals.com/blog/2013/03/...owing-address/ "Apparently this bug is part of a change of process at Google… where they will be hiding addresses where they think appropriate and apparently not even showing the listing in MM."

And a discussion by pros at the MM forum alludes to it in part: "There has been speculation that Places (aka Google+Local) is attempting to segregate SABs from MM, so mappers will no longer be able to edit or review SABs in MM. There have been sporadic reports on the Google Places for Business forum as well as the GMM forum of Google Listing Editors denying good edits in MM and Maps report a problem (aka Community Edits), that SABs are now displaying their address even if they've checked the box in the Dashboard (presumably due to a bug in Local), and that some SABs no longer have a corresponding POI in MM." ]]> Linda Buquet http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/4956-new-g-l-listing.html How long does the listing take to go live? http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6634-how-long-does-listing-take-go-live.html Mon, 06 May 2013 17:20:40 GMT thanks Colan and Linda.. much appreciated

Yes Linda I clicked on the link from the dashboard and it returns "blank" ... I will try searching using phone number and see how it goes ]]> sharack http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6634-how-long-does-listing-take-go-live.html Google + Local Merging with Places and Website Question? http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6546-google-local-merging-places-website-question.html Sun, 05 May 2013 18:32:53 GMT Ok thanks Linda.

I went in and did as you said so now hopefully it'll be removed.

Thanks for all your help with this I really appreciate it. Google has made it quite confusing with there merge into Google Local.

I should be good now though. ]]> burton4550 http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-help-support/6546-google-local-merging-places-website-question.html