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Comment on Can QR Codes Be The Next Big Think For Real Estate Marketing? by Josh Nankin

Josh Nankin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:46:27 +0000

The possibilities are certainly endless! Here’s an real example of how a real estate company in Winnetka used a qr code to promote their property: http://blog.kishkee.com/day/2010/07/29

Comment on Google Results Including Phone Numbers by Justin

Justin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:07:35 +0000

Thanks for pointing that out Keri – definitely looks like it’s been around for a while. I wonder if they are showing up more these days or if I have simply not performed a name + geo search like that for several years…

Comment on Google Results Including Phone Numbers by Keri Morgret

Keri Morgret — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:59:47 +0000

This is actually not new, it’s been in place since at least 2007, judging by other blog posts (http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/015774.html).

Comment on Service Area Limitations In Google Places by Vernon Blake

Vernon Blake — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:17:14 +0000

@ Justin – Very nice tutorials! As for your last comment/example, it confused me a bit. If we are speaking in terms of service areas for businesses without a storefront, hot dogs and/or medical services would only apply if they are delivered to the customer. So, it’s not how far the customer is willing to travel, but rather how far the business is willing to do so. Right? Or am I missing your point?

Comment on Google Results Including KML Files & Custom Map Results by SearchCap: The Day In Search, May 10, 2010 | 123-sale.com Blogs

SearchCap: The Day In Search, May 10, 2010 | 123-sale.com Blogs — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:48:21 +0000

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Comment on Google Places Service Area Dissected by Nevil Darukhanawala

Nevil Darukhanawala — Thu, 20 May 2010 09:46:41 +0000

Useful post for local businesses which have service centres across a radius or in certain cities. I am sure this is of value to the visitors looking for local business that provide service in their location.

Comment on Service Area Limitations In Google Places by Justin

Justin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:20:23 +0000

Agreed. Initial reports out there indicate that eliminating a business address and using the service area option severely limit your ranking ability.

Depending on the type of service searched for (and depending on the local competition for that product/service) one would think distance would vary.

For example, a person is probably only willing to travel a mile or 2 in order to get a hot dog, while they may travel far greater distances for medical care or legal services. One can assume Google is smart enough to make this distinction and apply it to the local algorithm accordingly.

Comment on Service Area Limitations In Google Places by Randy Kirk

Randy Kirk — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:13:09 +0000

There is no possible way that Google is going to allow this to result in a outside MAP 7 pack listing even 50 miles away. That’s my sense anyway. Time will tell

Comment on Twin Cities GetListed.org Local University Highlights by Another Successful “Local University” in the Books | seo cloak

Another Successful “Local University” in the Books | seo cloak — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:16:10 +0000

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Comment on Twin Cities GetListed.org Local University Highlights by Aaron Weiche

Aaron Weiche — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:08:05 +0000

Fun recap Justin, thanks for coming out and taking part in Local University. Great event!