I just noticed that Google is “rebranding” the local business center. I think the name is better for sure. But what does it really mean?
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Google Local Business Center Now Google Places
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Written on by ASB
Categories: Online Advertising
Tags: Google, Google Local Business Center, google local listings, Google Places, hijacking, Local Business Center
Categories: Online Advertising
Tags: Google, Google Local Business Center, google local listings, Google Places, hijacking, Local Business Center
Contrary To Popular Belief Google Local Business Listings Are Still At Risk
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Written on by ASB
Categories: Online Advertising
Tags: google local, google local listings, google maps, hijacking
Categories: Online Advertising
Tags: google local, google local listings, google maps, hijacking
In February 2009, it was widely reported that the Local Business Listing service provided by Google had been compromised. Apparently, individuals were hijacking local listings by masquerading as a local business, yet driving web traffic to another site altogether.