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Getting onto page 1 in Google search

May 27th, 2008 by Jane

captains-screen-snatch.pngGoing live this month is Captains by the Bay in Broome WA, who achieved a page 1 ranking in Google search results almost immediately. How did they do it?

After optimising and indexing their website with Google, they registered with Google’s Local Business Centre. This means when someone searches Google Australia for “Broome accommodation”, Captains appears on page 1 under Local Business Results.

As a destination-focused business, you can’t afford not to be registered with Google’s Local Business Centre – it costs nothing and also gives you a listing in Google Maps.

This is useful for your own site – once you have a Google Maps listing, you can capture a link that enables you to place the interactive Google map in your own site at no cost. It also makes it easier for people searching Google Maps for your accommodation or tour outlet.

Go to Glenn’s article on Google Local Search to find out how to register.

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4 Responses to “Getting onto page 1 in Google search”

  1. Improving your chances with Google Local Search and the OneBox says:
    June 2, 2008 at 1:21 pm

    [...] quick update to Jane’s post about getting onto page 1 in Google Search through Google Local search [...]

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  2. Jason says:
    October 28, 2008 at 7:32 am

    Thanks for your article.

    I’ve just updated my website and am trying to inprove it’s page rank. I’ll sign up for Google Local Search right now :)

    Thanks heaps,

    Jason
    JAYISK Computers

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  3. Admin says:
    October 28, 2008 at 7:39 pm

    Nice start Jason.

    You need to have a look at your page titles – unique titles matter.
    You may want to read this article to get more information on
    search engine optimization

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  4. Jason says:
    November 14, 2008 at 7:35 am

    Thanks for the tips.

    I think I have gone thru and made the right changes :) It will be a happy day when I see a little green line in my page rank.

    I’ll just wait till google updates my details in the search.

    Your advice on adwords and pay per click was very interesting. I think I might try your $50 strat next. I have only been spending about $30 per month, do you think that is too little?

    Thanks again,

    Jason
    JAYISK Computers

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