Google Places - Ten Critical Secret Steps to Showing Up on the Map

April 29, 2010 - PRLog -- If you have a local business, you probably know all about Google Places.  Until last week you may have called it Google Local or Google Local Business Center.  The confusion over the name has ended.  The name is Google Places.  And if your small business is not on the "outside" map for your key words, you are at a major competitive disadvantage.  But the question many business owners want to know the answer to is "How do I get the premium position?  Do I have to pay Google?  What are the Secrets?"

We asked business author and internet marketing consultant, Randy W. Kirk, for help.  He responded, "Funny you should ask, I've just spent an entire weekend setting up a 100% free resource to help owners optimize their chances for success on Google Places.  Here is a synopsis of what folks will find if they access the blog."

1.  Claim your listing
2.  Choose the name carefully
3.  Look at options on your address
4.  How to choose your category
5.  What do I need to know about my phone #?
6.  How does the picture thing work?
7.  Do I need to put up videos?
8.  What can I put in the additional comment area
9.  How to write a proper description
10.  What else matters.  There's plenty

The blog is located at http://www.GooglePlacesHelp.blogspot.com

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