What's Your Grade?

[joe.pistell]

Organic Search: Website SEO Tool | Website Grader
Local Search: List Your Business on Google Maps, Yahoo Local & More | GetListed.org

Your Site address is:
You Organic Search Grade is :
Your Local Search Grade is:

 

[joe.pistell]

Sample: Rocky's Used Cars, Denver Co.

Your Site address is: Rocky's Autos
You Organic Search Grade is : 59
Your Local Search Grade is: 0

Website Grader - SEO Tool - Report For www.rockysautosinc.com
Listing Snapshot | GetListed.org

For this example, I went to google and created this search: used car dealer denver - Google Maps Rocky was number 1, so I used his site.

 

[joe.pistell]

I posted this thread for some fun, but mostly to bring LOCAL SEO out of the closet.

Google is lowering its sights on improving it's local search more than we realize possible. I am not talking mobile search with GPS feedback, I am talking about IP based locating in concert with select search phrases that users EXPECT Google to generate a LOCAL RESULT.

Common Search Examples:
Chevrolet Equinox vs Chevrolet Dealers vs Chevrolet Equinox Dealers

"Chevrolet Equinox” brings back national results.
“Chevrolet Dealers” includes local map result.
“Chevrolet Equinox Dealers” brings back national results.

Oops...
Google knows that "<manufacturer> Dealers" is a search with LOCAL intent. “Chevrolet Equinox Dealers” is clearly a local search that Google has not yet perfected.

I am sure Google considers this a failed search result and we all know that Google will get it right. IMO, look for mountains of local search improvements to be coming very soon.

Does Google Local know all about your your business? Take the test and see for yourself.

 

[mikeelmore]

Organic Search: Website SEO Tool | Website Grader
Local Search: List Your Business on Google Maps, Yahoo Local & More | GetListed.org

Your Site address is:
You Organic Search Grade is :
Your Local Search Grade is:

Thanks for info and link Joe, quite interesting, yet sad, you would think something like this would be tops with my web provider

When ever will I find time to actually sell a car??

 

[CFrentzen]

Very cool. Thanks Joe.

 

[joe.pistell]

Another Sample: Sunset Imports, Beaverton Or


Your Site address is: SUNSET | Portland, Oregon Porsche & Audi Dealership, Parts & Service
You Organic Search Grade is : 59
Your Local Search Grade is: 20

Local:Listing Snapshot | GetListed.org
Organic:Website Grader - SEO Tool - Report For www.sunsetimports.com
Site:SUNSET | Portland, Oregon Porsche & Audi Dealership, Parts & Service

 

[TuneyFish]

I wouldn't take this grader too seriously, and I don't think Joe was trying to make a big deal about it but some may think that they are in serious trouble if they don't get a score in the 90's.

Yes it can point out some tips on things to fix but for the most part, if you think you're going to get everything you need to do to fix your site in a handy little report like this then I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed.

The best thing to do is to hire someone you trust, someone who's able to work with you while teaching you the reasons why certain changes need to be made, and overall providing a steady improvement each month.

Here's more on why you don't really need to get too concerned:

Why Website Grader is a Bad Idea

 

[Jerry Thibeau]

I scored a 78, is that good or bad?

 

[Alex Snyder]

Thanks for the reminder Joe. Looks like we've come down 3 points since I last checked Hubspot. We're now a 95. Funny part is on the local listings link - it says we don't have any Google listings - we have too many in my opinion! Friggin' Google Local

 

[Chip Grueter]

Website Grader - SEO Tool - Report For www.dealerrater.com
99.4, woohoo? - no idea what that means really. as about 2/3rds of the way down I read the word Alexa and then everything above it went out the window .