Recent research shows that 80% of consumers research brands and products online before making a purchase. With that in mind, here are some tips to help you build a solid online brand for your business starting today.

Google recently sent the Internet business community into a frenzy with its announcement that Google Places would no longer be called Google Places. In addition to its new name – Google Plus Local – the business listing powerhouse will also change locales, to be...

It is now common knowledge that a Google Places listing is tantamount to the successful development of a strong web presence. What you may not know is that Google recently completely changed the face of Google Places. (...)

If you have a business, then you should also have a Google Places listing. Google Places is not only an effective and free way to market your business online, but it is also a very powerful tool for attracting new customers and gaining the loyalty of those you...

Does your business have a Google Places listing? If you answered “no,” then you need to get on the task of setting up your Google Places listing, and right now. There are a number of very compelling reasons to include Google Places as an integral part of your...

Google Places can be a powerful marketing tool for your business. If you haven’t yet set up your free Google Places listing, then you should make that your next Internet marketing priority. (...)

Worried about the sudden changes Google has made to Google Places? Wondering how the new Google Plus Local format will affect those all-important business reviews? Well, you can relax. Google Plus Local is actually a great change – and one that will enable...

There was a lot of talk surrounding Google’s introduction of its very own social networking platform: Google Plus. How would it fare next to giants like Facebook and Twitter? While it seems the comparative success of Google Plus is still up in the air in regards...

Lately, there is a lot of talk about Google Places – Google’s newest web offering that seems to be revolutionizing the way businesses reach customers and market online. If you are responsible for marketing for a business, then you simply cannot afford to miss out...

Google has finally announced and implemented its highly anticipated switch from Google Pages to Google+ Local and the implications for what this means for your business has dire consequences. (...)

A Google Places listing is an ideal web marketing tool for your business. However, it is not as simple as just completing your business information and publishing your page. You must put some time and effort into optimizing your page for maximum search engine...

Google’s recent announcement of the absorption of Google Places into Google + Local sent a flurry of panic throughout the Internet business community. After all, Google Places was known for being a very powerful tool for businesses concerned with reaching the web...

Your business’ Google Places listing is an integral part of your online reputation, and is an invaluable tool when it comes to the Internet marketing of your business. One essential factor that contributes to the success (or lack thereof) of your Google Places...

Launched in 2009, Google Places was developed to serve as an online yellow pages – allowing businesses to park virtual offices in their prospective locations on Google Maps, and then to furnish those offices with everything relevant about their businesses that they...