{"id":633,"date":"2010-02-17T07:23:53","date_gmt":"2010-02-17T14:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcincome.com\/blog\/?p=633"},"modified":"2012-07-29T14:11:04","modified_gmt":"2012-07-29T21:11:04","slug":"6-proven-ways-to-increase-your-google-local-business-listing-rank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcincome.com\/blog\/6-proven-ways-to-increase-your-google-local-business-listing-rank\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Proven Ways to Increase Your Google Local Business Listing Rank"},"content":{"rendered":"

I thought I’d make a post today about something that every chiropractor or business owner can do to help themselves scale to the top of Google quickly. This effective chiropractic internet marketing<\/a> strategy is accomplished by setting up a Google local business listing (also called Google Maps listing) and implementing the proven methods below to get better rankings in your local city search results versus the competition.<\/p>\n

If you don’t already have a local business listing, then go HERE<\/a> to set one up immediately. Also, you’ll need to make sure you have a gmail account in order to get the ball rolling.<\/p>\n

If you have a look at the screenshot underneath this paragraph, you’ll notice 7 chiropractic business listings below the “sponsored links” section with a local map of the area to the right. I keyed-in “Los Angeles Chiropractor” so you could see the example.\u00a0 The results that surface are prime internet real estate opportunities for massive exposure if you know how to strategically position yourself correctly make other potential New Patients \/ clients choose you.<\/p>\n

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So, how can you get a top ranking on this Google maps section? Based on quite a bit of research and extensive observation, the consistent pattern that presents itself for doctors and professionals that rank high on the listings are the following:<\/p>\n

1. Having Multiple Reviews<\/em> – Let me just say that these should be from real customers. You can never have too many reviews so focus on getting 1 per day from previous, happy patients \/ clients. You want to have a grossly disproportionate amount of reviews compared to your local competition. That means if the other guy has 5, you want to have 50! This alone will create massive social proof in your potential customers eyes.<\/p>\n

It’s in your best interest not to fake the reviews either as that can be detected fast. If you’ve ever purchased a book on Amazon.com, what’s the first thing you do? YOU LOOK AT THE REVIEWS! Regular people searching online looking for chiropractors and other professionals do the same exact thing. It’s no secret people trust businesses \/ products with tons of 4-5 star reviews so go get-em!<\/p>\n

2. Adding Photos and Videos<\/em> – You’ll want to incorporate as many photos \/ YouTube videos as you are able to along with making sure you’re company logo is included. Have photos from the office and maybe a couple from personal travels to show you’re more than just a doctor \/ professional. Your videos can offer simple health tips that onlookers can implement today to better their quality of life.<\/p>\n

3. Incorporate Keywords in the Business Description<\/em> – Google provides a special section where you’re able to describe what your company offers so choose your wording wisely, as this is used to place you in the appropriate search categories as internet users surf online.<\/p>\n

4. Incorporate Keywords in the Business Name<\/em> – I don’t recommend changing your business name, but if your keywords are in the extended business name or LLC, definitely make sure this is the company name in which you register the profile. Keywords are very important, as the same point I just mentioned from #3 applies here, too.<\/p>\n

5. Add a Company Coupon<\/em> \u2013 In case you were unaware, Google allows printable coupons you can upload to your business listing. Provide an overwhelming amount of value and make the offer for a limited time so the potential customer will feel more compelled to act.<\/p>\n

6. Build back-links to the listing<\/em> \u2013 Create a link from your website homepage, your videos, articles, online forums, blogs or press releases to this Google business listing. It will give it more “juice” and push it higher and higher in the online maps rankings.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you do exactly what I’m mentioning to you above, your Google Local Business listing will have the best chance at attaining a top 10 ranking, many times snatching the #1 spot from your local competitor. Not to mention it’s going to build rapid social proof and credibility once people in the community begin to see you at the top with boatloads of great reviews!<\/p>\n

*** 2012 UPDATE: Visit this post<\/strong><\/a> to see the new 32 Google+ Local (formerly Google Places) ranking factors<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Go ahead and leave a comment below and tell me what you thought about this post!<\/p>\n

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