One of the most challenging things in business today is to keep on top of changes in technology and communications. In fact, it came as no surprise to me that very few business owners last year knew about the Google Local Business Center. This year the new paradigm for local is mobile and again, how will Google handle the rankings in search for business listings.

One of the first things I ask business decision makers as part of my solutions based consulting business is, “Did you claim your listing at Google’s Local Business Center ?”

What surprised me is that there are only a million views of this video that Google has up on YouTube.

There is even a TV version that they aired, ( which apparently no one noticed.)

But here’s the headline – this is a free service and listing provided by Google – it will increase your search ranking,  and can be used as a powerful tool for business development.

This first video is produced by Google and shows the benefits and function.

I do a LIVE webinar explaining step-by step how you can claim your free listing, and use Google Maps and the Local Business Center to increase sales.

Learn how Google’s Local Business Center can open doors to all kinds of business opportunities.

When you create a Google Local Business Center listing, help customers find your business on Google and Google Maps. This one simple thing will help push your business to the front of the search results for your business name. More importantly, you can use the power of Google’s data to learn where your customers come from and how they find you.