How Google search works video.  Click here to watch.

 http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/05/26/1647957/google-touts-power-of-a-click.html

I am happy to announce the launch of MiamiSearchPro.com.  This site will help companies in South Florida that are looking for a reliable and experienced Google AdWords Professional.  Visit the site and let me know what you think.

Carlos Garcia

A client called me the other day, about this very issue. His son was playing around on Google maps, and within a few moments was able to access photos of their house on Google’s Street View. As a father of 2 young kids and a business owner who ran a home office, my client was concerned about what this would mean for the safety of his home and privacy of his business. Would competitors realize he was working form home and drive by his house? Was his family safe while he was away on a sales call?

I assured him that there was an easy way to have these images removed, and I thought  I would share this beneficial information with all of you. If you would like to have the street view image removed from your local Google listing all you need to do is follow these simple steps…

 1)  Enter your address into Google Maps

 2)  While you are on the ‘Street View’ Image click on the ‘Report a Problem’ link in the lower left hand corner of the Street View image.

 3)  A box will pop up allowing you to send an email directly to Google. Explain the problem and Google will review your request and take appropriate action. You can even click the box below the email field to request that they send you an email when the issue is resolved.

For more information on this click on this Google Maps help link.

Carlos Garcia

CarlosGarcia.com

We ordered pizza the other day from this little place just down the street. It’s been there for years and the owner knows us when we come in, so it has that great neighborhood, hometown feel…you know, the kind of thing you want from your regular pizza place.

There’s a lot to be said for local businesses. They shape our community, drive local economy, and people just feel good supporting the companies that their friends, family and neighbors are a part of. In today’s economy, people seem to be rallying around local businesses and supporting the people that help form their community’s landscape. There has really never been a better time to take advantage of advertising to your local market. It’s cost-effective and can bring immediate business, improving your bottom line.

So, are you taking advantage of all of the opportunities to advertise locally?

Whether you have been a resident for years are are new in town most people turn to Google when they are looking for businesses in the area. Google’s local listings provide a great opportunity for people to locate the businesses that are just around the corner (like a local pizza place), read reviews, access company websites and more. By updating your local listing on Google you can ensure that your business is easier to find, when local residents search for your services or products. Taking advantage of Google’s Local Listings also allows you to establish a higher priority on Google maps, gain more exposure and advertise to the market that most impacts your business’s growth.

Google Local Advertising is just one of the many services we offer to help you grow and expand your business. We will be happy to tell you more about how you can make an impact within the community and improve your bottom line with Google. Contact us today to get started.

Be Found

You’ve worked hard to build your business. We work hard to ensure you get the exposure you need to maintain a competitive edge and see results!

In today’s economy, it’s important to get more for your money. Are you getting the maximum return for your ad dollars? Does your website give you a leg up on the competition? How are you making it easier for prospective customers to find your company in the vastness of the World Wide Web? Let us help you get the most out of your advertising budget and see real results!

Carlos Garcia is pleased to offer comprehensive services as an AdWords Qualified Google Advertising Professional.