Monthly Archives: April 2011

Does Google Places Drive Website Traffic?

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

On Mike Blumenthals blog he recently posted a local SEO survey conducted by Brightlocal.com in which they reported that 59% of consumers use Google each month to find a local businesses. Although I don’t doubt that, I found this a … Continue reading →

How to claim and update your business listing in Google Places

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Google Places is the name for Google’s local business directory. You will sometimes see local businesses listed in Google search results and when you click on Google Maps, or Google Places. Every brick-and-mortar small business should take the time to … Continue reading →

Dissecting Local SMB Listing Opportunities on Google, Yahoo & Bing

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

I decided this morning to dissect local search results on Google, Yahoo and Bing using the search term: “plumbers West Bend, WI”. I choose “plumbers” + “a local city” + “state code” which I knew all 3 search engines would … Continue reading →

Lowe’s Offering FREE Entire-House Installation With STAINMASTER® Carpet

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Right now through 5/2/2011 buy STAINMASTER® Carpet and STAINMASTER® carpet pad from Lowe’s and get free basic installation. Lowe’s states the offer does not include customization, installation on steps, removal, haul away, moving furniture, gluing-down carpet, or prior purchases. Lowe’s … Continue reading →

Improving a Store’s Online Visibility Through Business Directory Citations

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Whether you have a website or not there are many online local business directories where your store can be listed. In the world of Local SEO this is often referred too as: “Citations“. Citations are defined as places where your … Continue reading →