Google Places Optimization Checklist
- Claim your Google Places listing at Google.com/places
- Optimize your listing
- Make sure the name, address and phone number are correct and written exactly as they will be listed on other websites.
- Upload at least ten photos (preferably linked from geo-tagged images hosted at Panoramio.com).
- Upload at least five videos (preferably linked from geo-tagged videos on YouTube).
- Use all five categories, including your core keywords.
- Leverage the additional information area to add more keyword-rich context to your services and area of service.
- Include your company name, address and phone number (exactly as found on the Google Places listing) on each page of your company website, preferably in the footer.
- Clean up any duplicate listings on Google Places by merging existing listings into your primary listing.
- Establish your N.A.P. across the web by ensuring that you are consistently listed and referenced on the major online directory sites/
- Launch a pro-active review request and acquisition process.
