Google Maps and Yahoo Local
Crucial to have. Imperative to maintain.
Web Works has located or created a Google Maps or Yahoo! Local listing for your business and linked it up with your new web site. If you have an existing listing, Web Works will update it to reflect your newest information and web site address. A great way for you to generate additional internet leads is to produce some high quality reviews. Having these listings helps your web site get found by the major search engines.
Google Maps & Your Business
Google Maps is a map service that you view in your web browser. Depending on your location, you can view basic or custom maps and local business information, including business locations, contact information, and driving directions. Click and drag maps to view adjacent sections immediately. View satellite images of your desired location that you can zoom and pan.
After your web site is up and running, the best way to get your Google Maps listing to the top of the list is to have 'reviews'. Google loves reviews because it provides extra information for the end users, and if you have a few of them on your listing you're more likely to show up on page one. To create Google Maps reviews, read through our tutorial Getting the Most out of Your Site.
Yahoo! Local
Potential customers from your area visit Yahoo! Local every day. Web Works will add descriptive information about your business, so people can find out the basic information they need about your company.
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