Google Adwords Offline Promotion Through The Local Business Center

Posted in: Adwords, Local Search by Nifty Mike on January 19, 2010 | 1 Comment

I got a letter from Google today with $100 worth of free advertising. The letter is being sent out to businesses with claimed LBC listings and starts out saying “You already use Google’s Local Business Center to help customers discover your business online when they search locally on Google or Google Maps.” Then goes on to explain the effectiveness of search advertising.

I have included an image of the letter for your enjoyment.

My only question is why would Google be promoting Adwords to LBC users if they are planning to launch local listing ads any time soon? Anyone? Anyone?

My Thoughts on Where Google Organic Search Results Went

Posted in: Adwords, Local Search, SEO by Nifty Mike on November 6, 2009 | 1 Comment

I just read Aaron Wall’s post Excuse Me Where Did Google’s Organic Search Results Go? that seemed to spark a bit of conversation in the comment section. The article highlights the changes taking place on the SERPS, and gives great advice to organic seo’ers on future steps to take.  The best part of the article (IMHO) is where Aaron states…

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Adwords and Local Search – A Happy Marriage

Posted in: Adwords, Local Search by Nifty Mike on August 26, 2009 | 1 Comment

Back in my romantic days when I got married, I remember the advice that every one gave me. From old to young, and ugly to beautiful, most people summed up their “fireproof” plan like this…”If you want this marriage to work, you have to work together”

Now, I haven’t be married for a very long time (2 great years) but, I completely agree and now pass on the same advice. So, what does this have to do with Adwords and Local Search…Everything. (more…)