Posted by on July 14th, 2010 View Comments
Posted in SEO - Search Engine Optimization |
Technology has advanced so much that almost everything nowadays can be used in a way or another for advertisements and self-promotions. Google has taken this concept up a notch and now lets users use the Google maps service to promote their businesses to their targeted customers.
Google Maps is a tool that enables users to search for the exact address of establishments not only in the United States but also from other countries in the world. Just recently, Google Maps has officially launched an updated version that will allow business owners to tag their establishments in local result pages.
The service will cost businesses a total of $25 a month but the pay back will be so much more. Not only will they be able to help their customers locate their stores or franchises correctly, Google has also given businesses the chance to update their customers about the latest promos that their businesses are having.
The tagging service will come in play here. The yellow tag prices, aptly named Posts—info that can be seen on the result pages just below your establishment’s name—will contain anything regarding your business that you want advertised. These posts will entirely be on the business owners’ discretion. These posts can include sales, discounts, happy hour specials, and many others.
Before its full launch, this tool was only provided in 11 states but now that Google has fully launched this service in the market, it will be available in all of the United States. With many business owners turning more and more to the internet for their marketing needs, Google is leveling up and making sure that they provide their users what they want and need.
Other countries will also be involved in this massive Google Maps upgrade. These countries include Austria, Belgium, France, and Germany among others. Now, advertising your business has never been easier.
