Google Makes it Easy: Local Business Centre
I have to admit that Google never ceases to amaze me. It is one of the most dynamic companies in the technology space. They think of everything!
Today I discovered the Google Local Business Center. It is a division of Google Maps. Have you heard of it? If not, you need to get your organization (business or church) registered on it today. They provide free listings to local businesses and churches and it only takes a few minutes to complete their registration process. I did it today and it was a snap. If you have a Google account you can jump right in. If you don’t you need to create an account with them first…it is free. Click here to go to the registration page…
The only moment of uncertainty for me was in the final stage of the registration. After you fill in their form, they take you to a final screen for verification and they ask if you want to verify by phone, SMS, or post card. My immediate thought was…why not e-mail? I guess perhaps it is a little more difficult to verify the validity of the registrant. Anyway, after a moment of reflection, I decided to go the phone option. When I clicked it, it comes to a screen asking if they should call me immediately or in 5 minutes. I clicked immediately and one second later the phone was ringing! It was an automated verification system asking for my PIN (Personal ID Number) that was included in my final registration step. I entered it on the phone keypad and a second later my listing was approved in the online form. Exceptionally easy…and exceptionally cool.
I would encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity for your organization. It is another simple tool for free marketing. I send the credit for discovering this useful tool to Katrina Gibson. Thanks Katrina!
So, is your organization registered with Google Local Business Centre? What has been your experience?
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http://roihunters.wordpress.com Tim Rueb
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http://roihunters.wordpress.com Tim Rueb
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