Google Moves Local Businesses to Google Plus With Brute Force

Google Places is dead. Long live Google+ Local.

By unyielding fiat, Google’s iron fist cast Google Places to the ash heap and your new Local neighborhood may seem like totally unfamiliar territory. Here’s what you need to know to keep your head above water during Google’s lurching struggle for social relevance.

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Google Moves Local Businesses to Google Plus With Brute Force – Duct Tape Marketing

Should Bloggers Be Nervous about Google Plus?

Bloggers are already reporting much higher engagement levels on Google Plus than they ever received on Facebook or even on their own blogs. All this in about a month.

Google + may truly rock the internet landscape, but don’t give up your domain yet. There’s a lot to consider and some old tricks will come in handy.

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Should Bloggers Be Nervous about Google Plus? – Search Engine Journal