How is this website in No.1 Position What is he doing that i'm not?

[martin_electrician]

If you google Coventry Electrician Click this (http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&source=hp&q=coventry+electrician&meta=&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=a3412f17c792c95) you will see Sparx Electrical at the top of the business listings.
Its been like this for about a year, that site is always number 1 unlike others which move up and down every other week.

Just wondering how he is doing this - especially since his site is very basic and amateur http://tinylink.com/?lXZM5JtAqE

[iKreativ]

Hes not in the proper listings. What you are seeing is simply a Google Map Result, you can add your site to Google Maps too.

[Alex@Iansprint]

I would also be interested.

If you Google my company's name, and our geographical location, we are H on the map, yet we are in the centre. Businesses 3 miles out of the area appear higher in the rankings than we do, businesses not even in the area Googled!

[martin_electrician]

Hes not in the proper listings. What you are seeing is simply a Google Map Result, you can add your site to Google Maps too.
i'm also listed in those results but my position changes every month and some months i'm not even in the top results A-G! Hes not the closest to the city centre either.

[martin_electrician]

I would also be interested.

If you Google my company's name, and our geographical location, we are H on the map, yet we are in the centre. Businesses 3 miles out of the area appear higher in the rankings than we do, businesses not even in the area Googled!
Yes i've also noticed people in other cities ranking higher than me!
However this person is ALWAYS in 1st position!!
I havnt got a clue how as his site is so basic and has a flash intro which isnt google friendly

[crossdaz]

Yes i've also noticed people in other cities ranking higher than me!
However this person is ALWAYS in 1st position!!
I havnt got a clue how as his site is so basic and has a flash intro which isnt google friendly

He is in the centre of Coventry and nobody else is - which would make sense if the ranking was based on proximity to the location specified.

TBH, I don't know really -I understand how organic rankings work but the local results are a complete mystery to me - the odd results I have seen are very spammy.

[martin_electrician]

hes not the closest to the city centre, B & F are

[crossdaz]

hes not the closest to the city centre, B & F are

Who's B&F?

What about JuggleFrogs - who the frog are they?

[martin_electrician]

Who's B&F?


B = Electricians and plumbers Coventry (24/7 Call Out) Ltd

F = Jugglefrogs

If you look at the map B & F are in the city centre - A (Sparx Electrical) are quite far out from the city centre

[MASSEY]

It does make you think, that site in position A is awful,

They dont even have any reviews either,

[crossdaz]

B = Electricians and plumbers Coventry (24/7 Call Out) Ltd

F = Jugglefrogs

:) I see - funnily enough there is a B&J

Where do you come in the non-spam organic listings then - any chance of some improvement there?

[zigojacko]

You may want to read this advanced optimisation for Google Maps listings (http://www.clubnetsearchmarketing.co.uk/advanced-optimisation-google-local-business/261) article I have posted on here a few times.

It explains how to improve your ranking and is likely to be what your competitor in #1 spot has applied to stay at the top of the business listings.

[Webtistic]

You may want to read this advanced optimisation for Google Maps listings (http://www.clubnetsearchmarketing.co.uk/advanced-optimisation-google-local-business/261) article I have posted on here a few times.

It explains how to improve your ranking and is likely to be what your competitor in #1 spot has applied to stay at the top of the business listings.

Great guide Zigo - well written!

[martin_electrician]

Thanks for the guide ziggo!