If you are a small business owner you have access to a powerful marketing tool called a Local Business Listing.
Local Business Listings are probably one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented marketing tools at your disposal. The fact is, every small business should have one, and if properly optimized it can help you dominate your local market and attract more customers.
If you have been in business for a few years, you probably already have a local business listing out there in some local search engines and local directories. These listings should include the basic information about your business and should be under your control. If you have listings out there, you need to claim them asap and take control of the content.
Having your local business listing show up in the Google local results is your first step. Google is the biggest source for searchers looking for local businesses. But, how does Google determine where you will show up in their results?
There are several different criteria and I highlight them in my Free Local Search Business Listing video. I made this video tutorial to help small business owners understand what a local business listing is, and why it is so important to have a properly optimized listing to dominate your local market.
I discuss keyword research, Google citations, and how online reviews affect your rankings. The video is free because I want small business owners to understand what they need to do and how to handle all these telemarketers that are pushing the latest, greatest search engine formula.
You do not need a website to get top rankings in Google if you use your local business listing properly. A local business listing is simply a overview of your business that includes information about who you are, what you do, and where you are. It can appear on page one of Google and drive new customers to your business.
Before your fork over hundreds of dollars to some local internet marketing consultant, watch this free video. It is loaded with straight information without the sales pitch.
Go to Local Search Business Listing and learn how to dominate your local market online.
As a bonus for watching the video, I am offering you a Free Local Listing Search test. This test will show you how your local business listing is doing and what keywords you are ranking for. Remember, being number 1 in Google does you no good if you are targeting the wrong keywords.
Jeffrey Taylor is a 15 year Internet Marketing expert and Founder of LocalGoldMine.com a Internet Marketing Firm specializing in helping small business owners use internet marketing to attract new customers to their business. Find out more about how he can help you at Local Internet Marketing GoldMine