Google Places Analytics Is Broken!

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Wouldn't it be great to know how many people are viewing your Google+ Local listing on a daily basis? To see how many people clicked for more info, driving directions, or to your website? If you've verified your Google+ Local listing, according to Google you should have access to Places analytics. … [Read more...]

Google+ Local Expands Phone Support To Include Data Issues

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Well, how 'bout that? Google+ Local phone support seems to be a huge success (so far) since it's now been expanded to include all data related issues. Three weeks ago, it wasn't possible for businesses to get helpful support in any way regarding their places on Google+ Local. Two weeks ago, we were … [Read more...]

Is Google+ Local a Monopoly That Hurts Local Publishers and Favors Local Businesses?

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The FTC recently settled its suit with Google over alleged claims of monopolistic practices in displaying content on their search engines.  Yelp's Jeremy Stoppleman called it a "missed opportunity."  That's probably putting it lightly for them.   The reality is that with every update we have seen … [Read more...]

Google+ Local Pages – The Good, The Bad and The Google

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Google+ Local Pages,  The Good, The Bad and The Google Today Google announced that is in the process of turning all Google Places pages into Google+ Local pages. This is an example of how SEO is becoming more social and is a great thing for your business.  It's also an example why as a local … [Read more...]

Will Google Places Take Over the World?

We have been watching intently as Google Places has evolved as an offering and everyone in the local business space should be paying close attention. The recent developments highlight the need to invest your time now into Google Places as it appears (barring anti-trust action currently being brought … [Read more...]