Geo targeting for Google Maps and GPS-applications

[Brian (blog)]

The Google Local Listings 7-pack. For instance, if you were to type "car dealership virginia beach" or just type "car dealership" into google, you'll get the local listings 7-pack (which could be anywhere from 1-7 results depending on the search term & area). These are the top local (Google Places)results for the keywords you have entered.

If you were to just type "car dealership" Google Places will show the top results from your area since they know where you're searching from.

 

[Brian Pasch (blog)]

I have a new "trick" to share if you want your dealership to appear in the Google Maps listings (7-pack)for OEM brands other than your own.

Any interest?

 

[Tess]

I'm interested Brian. I'm going to try your geo code regardless of the criticism cos it can't hurt. I appreciate the comments about syncing addresses cos it reminded me that I have a PO Box and a street address so I must go and check all those.

Thanks

 

[Flow of Energy - Mas]

You can also use HideMyAss.com to hide your location from the search engines. If you'd like to see how you rank in other countries - there is a Firefox plugin called Google Global (made by an SEO company in Ireland I think) Though, for an auto dealership, I'm not sure you guys would necessarily care much about that.