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7 commentsMonday, May 19, 2008

Google Sees Big Challenges With Local Search

Looks To Clustered Data

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By Local Search Company (WPN reader) - Mon, 09/01/2008 - 11:38

Multiple Local Locations

Does anyone have any tips as to how sites for chains with several branches can ensure that they show up in local searches for all of their respective locations?

By Richard Johnson (WPN reader) - Wed, 05/21/2008 - 10:31

As it stands the local search information provided by Google has one fflaw and that's user input. I have to wonder whether a local search result solution for cities/ counties would be spammed to hell. All you need to do is put in any old zip code for your business to open up a new branch in that city.

By Charlotte Mortgage Home Loans (WPN reader) - Wed, 05/21/2008 - 08:04

Good Local SEO is key

I agree with Jeff Maslan. I run a mortgage website for my own promotion and have used local keyword phrases to build a very strong web presence. I hope that the local search continues to take a while to get there because as it sits right now, I am remaining on top of Google's organic results for Charlotte mortgage related web searches such as Charlotte FHA mortgage loans

By Steven Balusik (WPN reader) - Tue, 05/20/2008 - 19:00

HCARD solution

I think they could easily solve this by employing the HCARD format into their algorythem. The format is out and already sorted out and ready to go. The only compaints will be from people who don't know how to insert this into their code. But, this should not be a factor in the decision. You can't let the lame hold back the herd.

By Jeff Maslan (WPN reader) - Tue, 05/20/2008 - 18:15

This is why local search is easy

for SEO. Most geo targeted keyword campaigns work because there is little competetion. Mix that with Google's push for user generated content and the real estate given to Google Maps - you can generate a very effective local campaign. Check out my examples on Google Local Advertising.

By edwin (WPN reader) - Tue, 05/20/2008 - 10:46