At first glance, it seems that Google+ Local is a small business owner’s marketing dream come true. But several of our clients have been unhappy with the new review system (and to be honest, I prefer the standard 5-star system myself). Personally, I’m not thrilled with the navigation and several of the Modern Image staff members are less-than-enamored with the account creation process.

But I’d venture to guess that the new Google+ Local is going to be hanging around for a while, so we all might as well get used to it. The truth is, once you get the hang of all the new features and processes, I’m pretty sure you’ll grow to like it.

Here’s a great snapshot by Search Engine Land of the pros and features of the almost-new Google+ Local:

Helping Or Hurting: The Debate Over Google+ Local

“It’s been two months now since Google replaced Google Places with Google+ Local. The reactions thus far have been mixed: SEOs hailed it as a revelation for small businesses, while consumers were left scratching their heads over the new Zagat system.Search Engine Land”
http://searchengineland.com/helping-or-hurting-the-debate-over-google-local-128847

So there you have it – Google+ Local in a nutshell. What do you think? Do you prefer the original Google Places setup, or do you expect Google+ Local to have a great impact on your business? We’d love to hear your opinion.

And by the way, if you’d like some help in setting up your Google+ Local account and pages, please give us a call at 888-660-0062 or contact us at any time.

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