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Now, Points of Interest is something that has been used on Google Maps for years, but this is the first time I’ve ever noticed it in Google search results…
I noticed what may be a new feature being tested in Google search results called Points of Interest. I searched “Tampa Things to Do” which displayed a top-horizontal area featuring businesses (or things to do) in the Tampa area.
Search Results for Tampa Things to Do
For small businesses, local search is likely to drive most of the traffic to your business’s website or physical location. This is why it’s so important to get listed in online business directories that have a quality rank. Adding your business to directories that rank well should give you an extra boost in the SERPs and create quality backlinks to your site - it’s the quality, not the quantity.
1. Be Complete and Accurate
Even if your business is already listed, claim your listing and double check your address, phone numbers, website, social profiles, email and description. Fill in all fields and check for accuracy.
2. Be Consistent
An address can be written many different ways. For example, “Street” and “St.” OR “Suite 123″ and “#123″. It’s important that your business’s information is always listed consistently across the web. When listing your business, make sure to always use the same format on every directory, every time.
2. Choose Accurate Categories
You want to include categories that best describe the products or services you offer. Start with broad categories first and then move to specific categories.
4. Include Photos and Videos
This will allow your listing to stand out among the others in your categories. Plus, videos can provide more information to compliment your listing.
5. Get Reviews
This is another way to help your listing stand out and let visitors see what your customers have to say – so hopefully you have good reviews. If not, encourage customers to write reviews.
Working from home can truly be an amazing convenience, but at times, it can be a real drag. Working alone, spending most of your days and nights in one place, and the countless number of distractions are something to get use to. But, working from home doesn’t always have to be this way. Below are 9 tips to stay productive and sane while working from home.
I know you want to sleep in – but don’t do it! Whether 8:00 am or 4:00 pm, start your workday at the same time you would need to get to the office so you can get into a routine. And stick with it!
You work from home now, so lose the cubical and the fluorescent lighting. Make sure your home office has a great amount of natural sunlight. Keep the shades clear each day and open the windows when you can. Also, make sure you have enough space to stretch out. Don’t leave yourself cramped in a corner, but open to the entire room.
Pick a bedroom or area in your home that you can dedicate as your office, and keep it that way. Use it only for work purposes and nothing else. Keep work and home separate.
So, you’ve lost the cubical and florescent lighting…but you’re still missing something. Inspire yourself. Listen to your favorite music or even an audio book (unless you’re easily distracted). Paint the room a vibrant color, add posters or pictures of things that inspire and make you happy.
My name is David Gray and I am a Marketing & Design pro living in the Tampa Bay area. I have a BSBA from the University of Central Florida where I majored in Marketing and minored in Psychology. I am very motivated to not only achieve my goals, but to help others achieve their goals and make an impact.