1. Get Listed in Google Local Business Center - Go to following URL and get your business listed in Google. Submission process is easy, follow Google’s steps and our steps below. Await verification code via phone or postcard and GET Listed!
2. www.google.com/local/add
3. Use Keywords in Company Description – Develop a list of 5 keywords that best describes your business and incorporate words into your company description. Do not spam it! Make content coherent and consistent.
4. Add Photos – Add as many photos you can to your listing and your company logo. When uploading files, be sure to optimize name of the file to match one of the main keywords you developed in Step 2.
5. Encourage Customer Reviews/Add Links Back – Get real customers to post reviews on your listing about products/services. Provide a link from your website for visitors to post reviews on your Google Local Business Listing page.
6. Add Coupons – Add coupons to your Google Local Business Listing and you are sure to move up in rank.
7. Add Videos- If you have videos, upload to YouTube and post a link to it in your Google Local Business Listing. Great way of increasing rank.
8. Enter as Much Detail Possible – Hours of operations, payment options, other additional details, etc. More detail equals better rank. Google’s local business center algorithm will view your listing as credible and serious.

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