What affects google maps rating?

[ryan4444]

Hello, on google local business maps i am 2nd from bottom for one of my key phrases and non existent for my other main keyphrase.
How does one get up to the top where people are more likely to click 1st?

Thankyou

Ryan

 

[Ali-v-8]

what industry are you in

Hello, on google local business maps i am 2nd from bottom for one of my key phrases and non existent for my other main keyphrase.
How does one get up to the top where people are more likely to click 1st?

Thankyou

Ryan

 

[Spock]

I thought google maps displayed on a rotation basis?

 

[zookx]

There is guidance for this within the google pages somewhere, its basicly a combination of several factors that decides.

 

[Ali-v-8]

I would love to tell you but i like the lack of competition in this feild.

Spock its not on rotation.

 

[SFD]

I believe it's a combination of keywords in your company name + number of relevant, content-filled reviews left for your company.

 

[LibertyMarketing]

It's based on how interesting a listing is. If a listing has reviews, photos, unique content, etc. then it is far more likely to appear than one that simply lists contact details.

 

[TheSlackers]

It's based on how interesting a listing is.

Ah yes, the good old "interestingness" algorithm factor

 

[The Panda]

Ah yes, the good old "interestingness" algorithm factor

A little sarcastic but very funny.

 

[Annoying Donkey]

I would love to tell you but i like the lack of competition in this feild.

Come on Ali, apread the knowledge!

AFAIK 3 factors:
1. How close are you to the center of town.
2. How many citations has google found.
3. How many reviews both in LBC and other directories.

Easy

 

[Ali-v-8]

Yes yes yes and...................theres

Come on Ali, apread the knowledge!

AFAIK 3 factors:
1. How close are you to the center of town.
2. How many citations has google found.
3. How many reviews both in LBC and other directories.

Easy

 

[ryan4444]

Yes yes yes and...................theres

sorry what are citations i thought they were references?

 

[Ali-v-8]

tje more directories that show good reviews helps

sorry what are citations i thought they were references?

 

[ryan4444]

so basically citations is just another word meaning reviews?

or is it a reference to the reviews? (in this context) BRAINWAVE!