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08-31-2008, 08:34 AM
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Painting
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Location: Louisville KY
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How to go to the top of google local in under 1 month
I've lurked on these boards for quite a while now, and have learned a lot about the painting industry, websites, and SEO from you guys.
So as repayment I'll tell you how I went from being ranked somewhere below 200th place to the top spot on google local in under 2 weeks.
It's easy and only takes one day.
1) Go to your google local ad, and click on the edit function. When you get there fill out every bit of it.
2) Provide an address in the city you want to advertise in along with the zip code.
3) Provide 4 phone numbers one being your fax line.
4) They provide a section where you can list a coupon. Provide the coupon!
5) Fill out the payments accepted field.
6) Fill out the hours of operation
7) In the product and services field? Use it as a keyword bedding area.
8) Get a customer to go provide a review. ( I need to do this)
9) They provide an area where you can put up 8 images. Do it even if you're using stock images like me. You can take them down and put up your own images when you get them.
10) Last but not least, if you have a video you can load that up to.
I did all these things except the video, and 2 weeks later a friend that owns one of the largest painting services in the area calls one morning and asks.. Did you know that you're number 1 on google local now? How did you do that?
I almost fell over 
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08-31-2008, 08:39 AM
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DGR,IABD
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Electrical; Commercial and Residential Service
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Central PA
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I know what Google is, but what's Google Local? and what's a Google Local ad? It sounds like you're giving good advice, but I can't get beyond step one.
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08-31-2008, 09:34 AM
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Construction Marketer
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Construction Dude w/ Website Skills
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville
Posts: 288
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AWESOME.
Everybody do this, now! Before the other guy does.
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08-31-2008, 09:54 AM
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Remodeler/Finish Carpenter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Millersville, PA
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08-31-2008, 10:54 AM
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Remodeler/Finish Carpenter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Millersville, PA
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I'm having trouble uploading the photos; they don't specify a size but uploads will fail because the photo is "too big". They also seem to only display photos in a 3x5 aspect ratio? Almost all my pics are shot in 5x3 
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08-31-2008, 12:05 PM
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Pro
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Painting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Louisville KY
Posts: 113
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Quote:
Originally Posted by orson
I'm having trouble uploading the photos; they don't specify a size but uploads will fail because the photo is "too big". They also seem to only display photos in a 3x5 aspect ratio? Almost all my pics are shot in 5x3 |
I had to use Microsoft Image composer to "digitally" re size mine. Google didn't like them either.
You need to use a digital compression tool maybe.
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08-31-2008, 12:17 PM
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Pro
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Painting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Louisville KY
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One other thing! Make sure to search on google with the term that brings up most of your competitors in the local business field on google. See what key words are highlited that they're using to drive themselves to the top. You'll need those words too!
Here's an example of mine coming up with the search term "Painter Louisville" if I use "Painters Louisville" Certa Pro is number 1 and I'm number 2.
Pay attention to the highlited words.
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08-31-2008, 12:20 PM
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Pro
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Painting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Louisville KY
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Maybe I should have used image composer on that image of the google search. Sorry if I've knocked your screens out of Kilter, I hate horizontal scrolling.
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08-31-2008, 02:49 PM
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Pro
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Low Voltage
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Burlington, Ontario
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Okay, that was cool and way too easy.. Makes me want to get around to producing a promo video.
Is the Yellowpages out of business yet?
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08-31-2008, 05:46 PM
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Professional Instigator
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Design Build Remodeling Contractor DC MD
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Washington, DC/ Maryland
Posts: 6,690
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I have been using google local for years I am number one in about 3-4 keywords. It is very effective don't know why more people don't use it not that I am complaining
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08-31-2008, 05:46 PM
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Remodeling Professionals
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Remodeling Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: South Jersey Shore
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That is so awesome! Immediately after I placed my listing I did a search for bathroom remodeler ventnor new jersey and I came up second!
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08-31-2008, 06:01 PM
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Painting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Louisville KY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by buildenterprise
That is so awesome! Immediately after I placed my listing I did a search for bathroom remodeler ventnor new jersey and I came up second!
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OH GOD I LOVE IT SO !!! 
It's just Great!
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09-02-2008, 04:49 PM
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Registered User
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GC
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: British Columbia, Canada
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I did the same thing, however out of Canada...
People can type in "Painter Surrey" or "Painting Surrey" etc... and I come up first.
The only problem is... it doesn't generate any phone calls whatsoever LOL
Ok ok I'm lying... a fellow called me yesterday asking if it was worth it to place my ad on there. I simply replied... well it's free.. why wouldn't it be? And after all... you just found it didn't you?
He then explained that someone is trying to charge him 349.99 to place his ad for him!
I quickly gave him instructions to do it himself.
Still don't see this as a great advertising option ... pretty cool though, none the less.
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09-03-2008, 05:50 AM
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Painting
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Location: Louisville KY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HowWeRoll
Still don't see this as a great advertising option ... pretty cool though, none the less.
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When people search, they see you there at the top of the local results with your phone number showing. Then if you appear in the top few organics, they see you there without having to scroll Two times now they see your name on the same page!
If you have an adwords campaign and are bidding high enough to be placing 3rd or 4th, then they see you there also.
They see you 3 places with one search string and all of them are together. There's the key to advertising right there.
BE SEEN! Appearance is important. If people see you 3 times and your competitor once, they will assume that you are more successful. Every body wants to be with the winner
Last edited by Sportioli; 09-03-2008 at 05:55 AM.
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09-03-2008, 05:53 PM
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Member
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general contractor
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: East Bay, CA
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I don't get how you maintain 'at the top' advertising since so many others also advertise -- don't you eventually slip down?
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09-03-2008, 07:12 PM
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Painting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Louisville KY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CA Contractor
I don't get how you maintain 'at the top' advertising since so many others also advertise -- don't you eventually slip down?
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I would have to agree with you that yes. Eventually one could slip down due to the efforts of their competitors, in regards to them changing their ads also.
Nobody said Internet rankings were forever.. And I'm glad of that, cuz if they were I'd still be below the first page somewhere!
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09-03-2008, 07:38 PM
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Roofing Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportioli
I've lurked on these boards for quite a while now, and have learned a lot about the painting industry, websites, and SEO from you guys.
So as repayment I'll tell you how I went from being ranked somewhere below 200th place to the top spot on google local in under 2 weeks.
It's easy and only takes one day.
1) Go to your google local ad, and click on the edit function. When you get there fill out every bit of it.
2) Provide an address in the city you want to advertise in along with the zip code.
3) Provide 4 phone numbers one being your fax line.
4) They provide a section where you can list a coupon. Provide the coupon!
5) Fill out the payments accepted field.
6) Fill out the hours of operation
7) In the product and services field? Use it as a keyword bedding area.
8) Get a customer to go provide a review. ( I need to do this)
9) They provide an area where you can put up 8 images. Do it even if you're using stock images like me. You can take them down and put up your own images when you get them.
10) Last but not least, if you have a video you can load that up to.
I did all these things except the video, and 2 weeks later a friend that owns one of the largest painting services in the area calls one morning and asks.. Did you know that you're number 1 on google local now? How did you do that?
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Google Local.
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09-04-2008, 01:27 PM
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Steve
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Remodeling and Custom Cabinets
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Shelby County Alabama
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I set up my information yesterday and verified it via phone PIN #.
I still can't find the page when I search for it. Did anyone's take longer than 24 hrs to show up?
Tks
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09-04-2008, 02:49 PM
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Pro
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Remodeling & home improvements
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Last edited by Remodel Bud; 10-11-2008 at 01:02 PM.
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09-04-2008, 05:00 PM
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Construction Marketer
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Construction Dude w/ Website Skills
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville
Posts: 288
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Did anyone's take longer than 24 hrs to show up?
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Yes, it can take longer than 24hrs sometimes. Keep watching. It could even be a couple of weeks.
If I were you I would call or go visit a few of your favorite past customers and ask them to give you a good review.
Help walk 'em through the process of reviewing (do one yourself on one of your favorite local non-competitors to get a feel for it.
I think having several reviews will really set you apart in most markets.
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