One of the first steps in optimizing a website for local search results is claiming your business listing on Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Some of the benefits in claiming your business listing include:
● Establishing an inbound link from Google, Yahoo, and Bing to your website.
● Ensuring information displayed (i.e., name, address, telephone number, etc.) for your business is current and accurate.
● Adding products and services to the business listing will improve ranking potential in organic, blended, or local search results.
● Controlling your reputation management by commenting on reviews from customers.
To help you get started, here are the links to Google, Yahoo, and Bing’s pages to claim your business listing:
Google Places – http://places.google.com/business
Yahoo Local Listing – http://listings.local.yahoo.com
Bing Business Portal – http://www.bing.com/businessportal
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