Google Map - pls help me

[Ryan Thompson]

Lastly,

Google.ca is not Google US. I assume that the .ca side has its unique twists. If your dealer wants a .ca specialist to handle it, PM me and I'll send you some names.

Hope this helps,
Joe

Joe,

You have went above and beyond in regards to helping me on this issue. I will look into getting the address changed to plain text on the landing page. I also noticed their Yellow Pages does not have the Postal Code which he is getting change. I will submit the listing to Bing Local and Yahoo Local.

As far as the google.ca goes I find this not so easy. Googe has paid listings "google.ca/places" when I click it always re-directs me to google.com. The other maps I have worked with have always been .com.

Keep you posted..... if anyone has any insight on the .ca vs .com that would be great.

Ryan

 

[Ryan Thompson]

We show up now when you type in google "Stouffville Hyundai, Stouffville, Ontario". Not ideal but I guess it's start, trying to get dealer to write a press release and submit it to Marketwire or similar to get a bunch of links out there with the correct address.

Any tips on Google Maps is appreciated.....I guess to stay positive I will have really increased my knowledge on this topic by the end of it all.

Thanks for all the assistance so far.

 

[joe.pistell]

Hire an intern and push the full address (with link to site if possible) in as many geo-located sites you can find. Local newpaper, local TV, etc...

start looking for wikis in places like: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q="Stouffville,+Ontario"+canada&aq=f&aqi=g1g-m1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=Cw1MNU7ILTP6lLZLmygT9kKD3BgAAAKoEBU_QH4R6

and: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q="Stouffville,+Ontario"+canada+wiki&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=


Dont forget working Craigslist: craigslist: ontario classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events

 

[joe.pistell]

Your a 'burb of Toronto, it is critical to include written associations with Toronto (e.g. "serving Toronto..." or "Toronto Hyundai Dealer", etc.)

Get this into your website ASAP.

 

[joe.pistell]

Ahh... Houston... we have a problem:


Help google connect the dots. ARE YOU A HYUNDAI DEALER?
Hyundai Auto Dealer Locator | Vehicle Dealerships in Canada | Find Hyundai Car Dealers

Not according to Hyundai.

Get this fixed ASAP Ryan.

 

[Ryan Thompson]

Ahh... Houston... we have a problem:


Help google connect the dots. ARE YOU A HYUNDAI DEALER?
Hyundai Auto Dealer Locator | Vehicle Dealerships in Canada | Find Hyundai Car Dealers

Not according to Hyundai.

Get this fixed ASAP Ryan.

Joe,

Again you have went above and beyond. I will make sure to complete all of these tasks you have mentioned.

Great stuff!! If you are ever in Toronto I owe you a beer.

Regards

 

[Jeff Kershner]

Added information:

Last week it was announced that Google was adding 300 temporary workers to improve the quality of Map and business listing data to help them improve their own data...

Does the Separation of Google Maps and Google Local Portend a Divorce from infoUSA? | Understanding Google Maps & Local Search

Also... Google Maps: New Guidelines for Dealing with Multiple Listings & Duplicate Listing Removal - Google Maps: New Guidelines for Dealing with Multiple Listings & Duplicate Listing Removal | Understanding Google Maps & Local Search

 

[Ryan Thompson]

Finally!!!! Thanks Joe I really appreciate the help. I have learned a lot about Google Places with this experiment.

 

[joe.pistell]

NP Ryan,

You're on your way. Now for phase 2. Time to get that Google Places page to RANK for categories, phrases and keywords.

 

[Ryan Thompson]

NP Ryan,

You're on your way. Now for phase 2. Time to get that Google Places page to RANK for categories, phrases and keywords.

The journey continues.