Comments on: Google Local Listings and Goog-411: How to get Listed http://www.chiefingredient.com/2009/01/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/ Social Media Marketing, Word-of-Mouth Strategies and Market Research Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:46:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Chuck http://www.chiefingredient.com/2009/01/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/#comment-658 Chuck Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:02:21 +0000 http://www.chiefingredient.com/blog/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/#comment-658 We used “Info Data Registry” at www.infodataregistry.com they got our TV business listed in all of the directories, 411 and Yellow Pages. They are a one-stop shop to register your business in over 300 database listings. Chuck at Tri Star Home Theaters We used “Info Data Registry” at http://www.infodataregistry.com they got our TV business listed in all of the directories, 411 and Yellow Pages. They are a one-stop shop to register your business in over 300 database listings.

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]]> By: The Startups Forum » Blog Archive » 1-800-GOOG-411 Now Available in Canada http://www.chiefingredient.com/2009/01/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/#comment-41 The Startups Forum » Blog Archive » 1-800-GOOG-411 Now Available in Canada Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:32:26 +0000 http://www.chiefingredient.com/blog/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/#comment-41 [...] 1-800-GOOG-411 Now Available in Canada Google announced today on their Mobile Blog that they’ve expanded their GOOG-411 service to cover North of the border. Canadians can now find business listings by dialing 1-800-GOOG-411 from any phone for free. Apparently the delay was thanks to our unusual pronouciation of certain words. At Google, we work hard to tailor products to specific markets and regions. We believe that accounting for the unique characteristics of each country can make the difference between an OK service and a great one. Although English is spoken in both the US and Canada, there are enough differences between the way it’s spoken in the two countries that we engineered GOOG-411 especially for Canadian English. We incorporated some Canadianisms such as “eh,” “Traw-na,” “Cal-gry,” and, of course, “aboot.” We also took into account geographical differences. Whereas users in the US are prompted for “city and state,” Canadians are asked for your “city and province.” After making a couple test calls, it’s clear that GOOG-411 performs best when you know the name of the business you’re after. For example, instead of memorizing or making a note of the digits of your favorite restaurant, you can call GOOG-411 and connect directly to make a reservation. The service is still experimental but offers all the same features available in the US, such as free call, free connection, SMS info, and iPhone “Map-It” integration. Suddenly being listed in Google’s local search results just became that much more important. [...] [...] 1-800-GOOG-411 Now Available in Canada Google announced today on their Mobile Blog that they’ve expanded their GOOG-411 service to cover North of the border. Canadians can now find business listings by dialing 1-800-GOOG-411 from any phone for free. Apparently the delay was thanks to our unusual pronouciation of certain words. At Google, we work hard to tailor products to specific markets and regions. We believe that accounting for the unique characteristics of each country can make the difference between an OK service and a great one. Although English is spoken in both the US and Canada, there are enough differences between the way it’s spoken in the two countries that we engineered GOOG-411 especially for Canadian English. We incorporated some Canadianisms such as “eh,” “Traw-na,” “Cal-gry,” and, of course, “aboot.” We also took into account geographical differences. Whereas users in the US are prompted for “city and state,” Canadians are asked for your “city and province.” After making a couple test calls, it’s clear that GOOG-411 performs best when you know the name of the business you’re after. For example, instead of memorizing or making a note of the digits of your favorite restaurant, you can call GOOG-411 and connect directly to make a reservation. The service is still experimental but offers all the same features available in the US, such as free call, free connection, SMS info, and iPhone “Map-It” integration. Suddenly being listed in Google’s local search results just became that much more important. [...]

]]> By: 1-800-GOOG-411 Now Available in Canada | Techvibes Blog http://www.chiefingredient.com/2009/01/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/#comment-40 1-800-GOOG-411 Now Available in Canada | Techvibes Blog Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:09:56 +0000 http://www.chiefingredient.com/blog/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/#comment-40 [...] integration. Suddenly being listed in Google’s local search results just became that much more important. Related PostsBC in September’s Business [...] [...] integration. Suddenly being listed in Google’s local search results just became that much more important. Related PostsBC in September’s Business [...]

]]> By: david johnson http://www.chiefingredient.com/2009/01/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/#comment-42 david johnson Wed, 28 May 2008 01:49:55 +0000 http://www.chiefingredient.com/blog/google-local-listings-and-goog-411-how-to-get-listed/#comment-42 I was wondering how do you get on the top ten companies listed on google. I am listed in the local business center but I just cant crack the first ten. Got any suggestions? Thank you , Dave I was wondering how do you get on the top ten companies listed on google. I am listed in the local business center but I just cant crack the first ten. Got any suggestions? Thank you , Dave

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