Local Search Engine Rankings

[melchapman]

Hello all...

Does anyone know how to increase the rankings in local search engines? i.e. Google Local, Yahoo, etc.

I can't find any concrete information on this subject.

Thanks in advance,
Mel

[beu]

Google local is now part of Google Universal

[melchapman]

Google local is now part of Google Universal

I am not sure what that means.

[beu]

I am not sure what that means.
Sure, it means that "Google Local"/ Maps results show up as a part of Google's main search results.

ie:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&q=houston%2C+tx+real+estate+agency&btnG=Search

To be included sign up here:
https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?continue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com% 2Flocal%2Fadd%2FbusinessCenter%3Fgl%3DUS%26hl%3Den-US&service=lbc&hl=en-US&gl=US

[SEMiAM]

If you do a google search for "local search" you will find some good articles and info that should help you.

[gasol21]

Yes, include blogging, bookmarking, blog commenting, content writing and forum posting like tis.