Google Maps – Become a Favorite Place (Like Upright!)

January 5th, 2010 by Eric Frye

Last week, Upright Communications received great news from Google. Have you, too?

A letter stated that in 2009, thousands viewed the profile of our Cincinnati, OH headquarters in Google Maps. Now, Google Maps considers our main office a solid recommendation for local users. This notice comes at a perfect time, as we are gaining experience in local SEO strategies for our clients.

The first step to becoming a favorite place?
Claim your business locations on FREE Google Maps.

Oogle Favorite Places
Once your business achieves “Favorite Place” status, what to do with the enclosed window decal Google sends (shown to the left)? Put it in your storefront window, and announce your business locations to a digital world. This Google-produced video shows why you’ll want to:

This entry was posted by Eric Frye on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 8:00 pm and is filed under Link Building Strategies, Local Search. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

2 Responses to “Google Maps – Become a Favorite Place (Like Upright!)”

Casey Valiant Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
We just got our letter today too! Thanks for you help, Upright.
Colleen Frye Says:
January 7th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
If you received a ‘Google Favorite Places’ postcard, celebrate. According to Google, only 100,000 were sent! At least one of our clients, Ameristamp, has received the postcard- Congratulations!