Why your business should have a Google map listing

Here at Web Design High Wycombe we are always asked how I can get better rankings / positions in Google for our website or business.

What a lot of people don’t realise is its can be very easy to get a page 1 Google listing for your business in the form of a Google Map listing.

Now this isn’t as good as proper search listing but at least it gets your business some page 1 presence, while you’re working on your search listing results.

The differences between a map listing and a search listing

 We also find a lot of clients we talk to are confused by the difference between a map listing and a search result. We don’t blame them as it’s only been in the last few years that Google combined the two. A map listing is what comes at the top of the search results with the pins shown on a small map, it will usually list 5-10 results based on your search term for example “Web Designers in High Wycombe”.

Think of Google maps as the modern day Yellow Pages, as it really is the current equivalent and with 81.14% of people using Google as their search engine it really is a no brainer from a business marketing point of view.

Outrank the competition

Another great advantage of map listings is if optimised right for your keywords you can outrank your competition. And all without the need for expensive pay per click advertising if done correctly (obviously depending on the level of competition in your area).

And the best bit is….

Google map business listings are completely free! That’s right there is no cost what so ever to list your business, now we understand the world of Google isn’t the easiest for the average web user so if you have problems or need help listing your business we are only a call of email (info@webdesignhighwycombe.com) away! So what have you got to lose, get your business listed today!