Getting listing in Google map results
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Hi all
A website i'm current working on isn't showing up in the google map list results on normal search page, anybody know of any reasons this may be?
I've never had any issues previously i just registered on google places but since changes to google business it doesn't seem to be automatic any more.
Currently i have two different other websites showing in these listings for the search term however my client is questioning why they are not showing up here also as they have the same business type related to the search term.
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Hi Mari-Rose,
Okay, that's good you've verified and important to know that you only did so this month. So, you are working with a brand new listing that will have to climb the rankings. How high you climb will be based on a combination of factors, including:
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The quality and authority of your website
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The consistency and number of your citations
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The number of your Google-based reviews
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The strength/weakness of your competitors
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The distance between your business and the physical location of the searcher who is performing the search
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Social metrics
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and more !
If Local SEO is pretty new to you, I have some suggestions for jump starting your education:
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Get a basic understanding of the components of Local SEO from The Moz Local learning center http://moz.com/learn/local (already mentioned on this thread by RangeMarketing).
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Get an advanced understanding of how specific factors are believe to influence local search rankings from the Local Search Ranking Factors 2014 survey results: http://moz.com/local-search-ranking-factors
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Troubleshoot potential ranking problems with http://moz.com/blog/troubleshooting-local-ranking-failures
I cannot overstate the importance of your website in all this. Investing in running the fastest, most user-friendly site with the best content in your industry/geography should be seen as your #1 priority, and then this must be backed up with your off-site efforts such as citation building, review acquisition and social participation.
There is a lot to learn, but there is a ton of free educational information out there. Or, in some cases, local business owners hire Local SEOs to either consult with them to create a strategy or to implement said strategy. You have lots of options, and that's good news:)
Good luck!
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Sounds like you are in a very high competition area.
I believe that reviews play a big part in moving up for Google maps listings. Reviews reinforce credibility and trust to users so Google likes showing companies with these first to provide the best results for their searchers.
Also, keep working on verifying other local listings besides Google. The more credible listings you have set up with consistent Name, Address, Phone Number (and website!), the better you'll be off.
Here's a good start: http://moz.com/learn/local
Good luck with everything!
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Hi Miriam
Thanks for your reply, yes postcard verified, listing is compliant no errors or referrals from google. verified around 1st December.
I'm trying all three brand, brand /city and keyword - the brand name has keywords in it i.e.
area/keyword
After looking through the paginated list on google maps, i have found my listing at position 61, so it is listed just not on the SE results page within the 7 listed.
How can i improve this position?
How long might it take?
Many thanks
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Hi Mari-Rose,
You're getting good feedback from the community Did you postcard verify the listing with Google? If so, when was that? Are you sure the listing is compliant with Google's guidelines (double check, as they recently updated quite significantly) https://support.google.com/business/answer/3038177?hl=en
Also, are you doing a brand search, a brand/city search or just a keyword search?
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If you Google your Business name you should see something like this: (see attachment)
If you have set up your Google My Business, are using Google Plus and have verified your listing you should see a result in Maps.
search?sourceid=chrome-psyapi2&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8&q=AP%20Electric
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Might seem simple, but go to your Google My Business page and make sure that there is a green check mark by your name that says "Verified". If you business is not verified then you will not show in Maps.
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Are they completely not showing up at all or just not in the "page one 7 pack" or carousel? (depending on the industry/query).
You may have to wait a bit. To accelerate the process I would work on auditing all local listings for the business to make sure the NAP (Name, Address, Phone Number) is consistent across the board. Reviews also might help!
Good luck!
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Im assuming you already did the usual submission part and identified the exact coordinates of the place and verified the address.
If so, then you'll have to wait a bit. Sometimes it will take a couple months to show up. Sometimes, it shows up faster.
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