Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Is Google Places The Right Directory For Your Business



Google has announced today, a change in name for their Local Business Center facility to Google Places. Last year they launched Place Pages which is how businesses can be found, and Google feel a stronger link by using Google Place identity instead.

There are some new tools that feature on the site:

- a business can submit a service area that they cover in travelling to their customers
- the facility to keep your address private if you have a business without an office
- simpler advertising packages
- customers can download coupons from the site which they can bring to your business
- select businesses will qualify for a free photographic portfolio of their business interior
- some businesses can also upload to their profile, or Place Page, updates on their services
- there is a dashboard for updating your profile within Google Pages which includes analytics on traffic to your business

Go to Google Places here for more information

Our Verdict - so far so good!

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