What advantages does being on the Google and Yahoo Maps have over the traditional yellow page books?
For the web surfer the advantages are many: 1. The internet maps are served quickly and noticeably on most keyword searches that mimic the same popular categories found in yellow page books (i.e. computer repair). 2. The internet maps provide quick and handy info that is visible on first glance – including telephone numbers and links to the business website. 3. The Google and Yahoo internet maps have links to additional important information like business hours, representative photos, Youtube videos, and even driving directions. 4. Online map listings on Google and Yahoo can ALSO have “customer reviews”. Let’s face it – the traditional yellow page (book) advertisements cannot possibly compete with Google and Yahoo internet maps. For the business the three biggest advantages are: 1. The map listings are NOT ALPHABETICALLY RANKED. This means your business is not limited where it shows up (by the first letter of your business name). A huge difference because this means there is a good cha