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Even If You Don't Have A Website, Having A Google Local Business Center Listing Is a Must

Today we are going to explore Google Local at http://www.Google.com/LocalBusinessCenter and how we can use it for our local business.

When a potential customer clicks on your listing on Google Local Listings, they will be directed instantly to your website. But you will notice that the listings also show your phone number right there. If you don't have a website, this makes using Google Local Business Center Listings even more of a no-brainer.

The Google Local Business Center Listings also provide a wealth of information to your potential customers if you spend the time to properly set up the listing. Your potential customers will be able to see:

1. Reviews left by other customers about your business

2. Your operating hours

3. Description of your business

4. Videos or images you've uploaded about your business

5. A more detailed, drilled down view of your business on the map (without all the dots for your competitors)

6. Your contact information

7. Any other information you'd like your customers to know about your business

You'll even be able to create coupons for your potential customers that you can link to your Google Local Business Center Listing.

Setting up a Google Local Business Listing is fairly simple. You'll just need to visit:
http://www.Google.com/LocalBusinessCenter and click on 'Add new business'.

Once you click the 'Add New Business' button, you'll be prompted to enter information about your business like your business address, phone number, business name, etc.

If you've been in a business awhile and/or have listings in popular directories online, it's possible that Google will already have a listing for you. At this point, you'll be able to actually claim that listing and confirm the information they have about your business is accurate. You'll also have the opportunity to modify your listing and add content.

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