Like this article? PLEASE +1 it! Evan Signature
Evan Carmichael Top Header about About Home Profiles articles Tools forums inspirational quotes About facebook Twitter YouTube Blog

Google Maps Tagged Articles



Is Google’s Buzz Light Years Ahead of the Competition?
Google's new social media platform "Buzz" is the talk of the town. Let's see how the new kid on the block shapes up against the competition.

Online Local Listings
Online local listings are available through all of the major search engines as well as online yellowpages. Is your company easy to find? Are you aware of the high volume of clicks that local listings get? Discover for yourself how to utilized one of the easiest ways to get more traffic to your website.
Lesson #3: Establish a Strong Vision
“Basically, our goal is to organize the world's information and to make it universally accessible and useful,” says Page. “That's our mission.”
What’s In a Name These Days?
The name of a business is an essential marketing decision and certainly should be considered in that vein.

Is Your Business Using Google Places to Increase Sales?
The web continues to grow in importance for businesses as a vehicle to increase sales, customer loyalty, and increase the net of potential businesses. Besides your website, businesses are increasing revenues through the using of social media, online promotions, and through Google search and places. Many businesses are not yet using their Google Places to its fullest. Learn why you should enhance your Google Places listing and update it regularly.
Mobile Marketing 101
Although we’re trend watchers, we’re not bandwagon jumpers. We don’t seek to build things just because they’re popular. We build things that make sense for our clients. Still, when a tidal wave is coming (or arguably already here) we have to chime in. So here’s a pocket guide to marketing to your pocket.
The Importance of Google Local
One of the most important, cost-effective, and easy ways to get exposure on Google is by taking advantage of Google Local (also known as Google Maps). This article will highlight some of the strategies to improve your Google Local results.
••••••>Getting Top SEO Ranking for Local Listings on Google Local, Yahoo Local, City Search etc.
As a free service by most of the local search sites, local listings is a powerful yet free SEO tool. Local listings Google and Yahoo appear above all other listings, getting #1 position in Local search may actually be easier than #1 in Organic/Natural rankings
20 Ways to Advertise Your Website for Free
The internet was designed to be a free means of communication. As a result, there are a number of resources you can use to ‘advertise’ your business….for FREE! Listed below are some of the best ways to advertise your website online:
Claim Your Local Listing in 19 Places
Search engines are changing. You may have noticed that any time you search for something in your area, you get more than the usual list of results, you get a map with some links next to it. Evidence suggests that creating/claiming your local listings is a good start. So here are the basic steps to claiming, creating and managing your local listing. We’re also showing you 19 places where you can do this. Most are Internet Yellow Pages sites (IYPs) and others are local directories and the search engines themselves. You don’t need an expert to help you create and claim your listings. In fact, it’s best if you do this yourself.
Who said there is no such thing as a free lunch?
Use Google Maps as a way to get better results on Google. It is free!
Web Site Feedback as Your Secret Online Marketing Tool
How do we know when we’ve failed? How do we know when we’ve succeeded? If we don’t make the effort to include customers ‘ needs and desires in our interaction with them, and our competitors do, what message does this send? Are you inviting user feedback?
Boost Your Store’s Foot Traffic For Free
To get more customers into your store, make it easier for people to find your business online. Use Google’s Local Business Center to get your business listed in Google Maps, include a photo of your store, a description of your services, and even downloadable coupons for free. The entire process takes less than 15 minutes and you can easily change your store listing at any time.
How Google Applies Science to Search
This article is a summary of Dr. Craig Nevill-Manning's presentation at Webstock 2008, regarding Google's new tools and innovations and how they apply to Search.
Enhanced Google Maps for East Africa
On tuesday I had the rare opportunity courtesy of Chris Kiagiri, Technical Lead at Google Kenya to have a sneak peek at the upcoming enhanced google mpas for east africa and let me say it was truly awesome. The amount of detail in this new version is quite amazing, a quick look at the nairobi map goes as far down as streets, buildings (building name and icon) and even adds information to indicate if the street is one way or two way. The enhanced maps currently cover major cities and towns in East Africa including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Dar es Salaam.
The Competition of Indoor Navigation
GPS is now used widely when people need help, but the indoor navigation is rarely used. When you go into a strange building or place, you will find that it is very difficult to find the place you go. At this time, people need a indoor navigation service to help them to find the place fast. This article will talk about indoor navigation and hope it will be helpful to you.
AJAX: A Gift from the Computer Gods
More programmers are using AJAX. The following article relates information regarding AJAXs' advantages and why your service providers should be using it.
AJAX: A Gift from the Computer Gods
More programmers are using AJAX. The following article relates information regarding AJAXs' advantages and why your service providers should be using it.
Why Google’s Web Accelerator Is (Very) Bad For Your Business
Google's Web Accelerator is affecting your business - and it's not good. The implications are huge. Find out what's going on, what Web Accelerator does and why you should be worried.

Other Google Maps Related Articles

Ever Dance the Google Dance?
For those who know Google well like us, the Google Dance is not a dance at all. It's when Google changes their ranking algorithm significantly to try to get better search results on a Google search. Google calls it 'improving the users experience'. Companies that depend on natural search listings on Google probably see it as the 'dodge the bullet' dance. They hope they don't get impacted much by the algorithm update. This comes along only 1-3 times a year and is referred to as the Google Dance and is NOT advertised in advance.
Dreams Come True Series III: Treasure Vision Maps
Many of you have heard about treasure maps. If you have seen the DVD The Secret, then you have heard the story from John Assaraf about realizing his vision of a dream home. My clients use this tool very effectively. I call the process “treasure vision maps.” I would like to share a personal story with you.

Enhanced Google Maps for East Africa
On tuesday I had the rare opportunity courtesy of Chris Kiagiri, Technical Lead at Google Kenya to have a sneak peek at the upcoming enhanced google mpas for east africa and let me say it was truly awesome. The amount of detail in this new version is quite amazing, a quick look at the nairobi map goes as far down as streets, buildings (building name and icon) and even adds information to indicate if the street is one way or two way. The enhanced maps currently cover major cities and towns in East Africa including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Dar es Salaam.
Boost Your Store’s Foot Traffic For Free
To get more customers into your store, make it easier for people to find your business online. Use Google’s Local Business Center to get your business listed in Google Maps, include a photo of your store, a description of your services, and even downloadable coupons for free. The entire process takes less than 15 minutes and you can easily change your store listing at any time.
Who said there is no such thing as a free lunch?
Use Google Maps as a way to get better results on Google. It is free!
What Is a Strategy Map & Why Do I Need One?
Review of Strategy Maps and how they enhance the strategic planning and execution process. Strategy Maps are the foundation for Balanced Scorecards.
Look out, there’s a (Google) wave coming
Google Wave is the newest online application that has got everyone talking. But just what is all the fuss about? From the creators of Google Maps, this new system allows the user to create a ‘wave’, a document slash conversation. In this wave, you can communicate through text, files, photos, and more in real time. This newest form of collaborative communication online is putting the person back behind the message.
The Importance of Google Local
One of the most important, cost-effective, and easy ways to get exposure on Google is by taking advantage of Google Local (also known as Google Maps). This article will highlight some of the strategies to improve your Google Local results.
Targeted Web Traffic To Help Local Business Get On The First Page Of Google Places
One of the most exciting things to happen for local businesses recently is the introduction of Google Places (formally Google Maps), giving the business owner targeted web traffic, and the opportunity to get on the first page of Google in their local area.
Updated Google Policies
Until March 2011, to maintain the entire user related data, Google maintained a separate document containing different policies each for Gmail, Google Maps and You Tube, wrapping in about 60 individual policies to maintain the privacy of the user.
Featured Article

Bottom Footer



Newsletter

Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Name:
Email:
Popular Articles

Work Place Counselling

3 Pointers to Recruiting and Retaining Good Staff

Let's Skip the Offshore Horror Stories
Suggestions

Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.