Getting found in Google Maps is now critical. For local-based searches, for instance, Fort Lauderdale plumber, you will realize there are map listings above the organic results. Look at the tablet to the right to see Maps in action.

Maps are one the most cost-effective ways to get leads at a dramatically lower cost than other online avenues while taking less time than SEO. For this reason, it is an extremely cost-effective internet marketing approach. The downside is scalability, meaning if you have one location that is the only location you can populate your map’s location for.

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Benefits of Google Maps Optimization

Mobile device usage is growing at a shockingly fast pace. This benefits Google Maps optimization significantly. This is because unlike a search on desktop, when someone performs a local geo-based search term like Miami plastic surgeon, a map listing will appear.

The true benefit lies in the click to call feature. Sometimes a user just wants to speak to someone at that business in a quick manner. Google’s job is to give the users what they want, so if you are a local plastic surgeon in Miami and have an expert team promoting your maps location, you will eventually show up as the number one spot.

The time it takes will be dependent upon the competition levels, how much work competitors are doing if you have a linked website, the number of citations, the quality of citations, and much more. The Marketing Cartel has a full-service Google Maps offering that is proven to work in numerous industries.

If you look at the Google Analytics graph to the right, you will notice a large spike in qualified traffic from the search engines. This is all a result of Google Maps Optimization!

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What Does a Successful Maps Program Look Like?

There is no secret sauce. Just technically sound work. Our proprietary list of high-quality citation sources, local directories, and other methods has proven to work in various industries.

Each campaign will require a different amount of work based on who is doing the best in your industry. By doing analysis and reverse engineering who is most successful we can take our methodologies to the next level by applying everything they have done while including our own work.

This approach has proven to yield effective results in some of the most competitive industries in the most competitive geographical locations in the United States. For instance, New York plastic surgeons and Miami plastic surgeons.

If you are in a less competitive industry in a less competitive geographical location, the results can be expected to come in much faster.

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  • Competitor Analysis
  • Google Maps Analysis for your Listing
  • Name, Address, Phone Consistency
  • Updates on Inaccurate or Duplicate NAPs
  • Citation Accuracy Checker
  • Citation Building
  • Local Directory Submissions

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  • High-Quality Directory Submissions
  • Extensive Setup After Analysis
  • Implementation of Findings
  • Geotagged Photos Submitted to Flickr
  • Local Sitemap Added to Webmaster Tools
  • Local Schema Markup Added to Website
  • Full Reporting

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Your Physical Location Matters

See how in our example the A is directly over the “Miami” mark on the Google Map?

The direct center of the word Miami is considered the centroid. Or the centermost location in that city. This is an ideal spot. Therefore, if you are 10 miles away from the centroid and your competitor is directly on the centroid, your map’s location will need additional work compared to the other business. However, if you are directly on the centroid, your program will be far easier to show results quicker.

Furthermore, you cannot appear in numerous cities if the competition is fierce. For instance, if the example to the right wanted to show in Fort Lauderdale, that would not be possible as this type of restaurant is available in Fort Lauderdale. If you were in Fort Lauderdale and wanted to go to a restaurant and Miami listings show up, you wouldn’t be that happy with Google. So no matter how good the Google Maps Optimization program is, there are certain boundaries that we must stay within.

If you have any questions pertaining to the geographical scope of your campaign, talk to one of our friendly internet marketing consultants today.

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A Local Case Study

Don Bailey Flooring is one of South Florida’s premier flooring dealers with numerous locations. Adding a Google Maps optimization campaign significantly helped this business drive more relevant, local traffic to his store. Phone calls greatly increased. He is currently at the top of the Maps for his desired keywords and the business is doing fantastic.

This is a great example of Google Maps working together with SEO.

The cost of Google Maps Optimization for this campaign is a sure winner. With profits averaging around $400 to $700 per sale depending on the size of the house, this campaign just needs one install to pay for itself. With thousands of searches and hundreds of visitors, this is a great example of a wildly successful Maps campaign.[/one_half] [/full_width] [full_width id=”local-map-section”] [one_half]

Google Maps for HVAC Company

No matter what type of business you own, you can have a map’s location. People are more likely to do business with locally-based businesses.

Service-based industries do fantastic with Google Maps Optimization programs because many are using mobile devices. This is confirmed by a client of ours who does AC repair & maintenance. They are also at the top of the Maps pack.

Before, when Google primarily showed organic listings, you would have to spend a great deal of time building content and doing both on-page optimization and off-page optimization. Now it is simple as receiving a postcard and hiring a competent firm like The Marketing Cartel.

We have plenty of references who can attest to the power of this program, so if you have any questions, feel free to give us a call today![/one_half][one_half]local-pic-3[/one_half] [/full_width]