Google Places Optimization and Local SEO Blog

I’m going to OUT some Dentists that are buying fake reviews today. And teach you how to figure out if reviews are fake and how to report unethical competitors. Dentists may not realize it, but not only are fake reviews a violation that could cause you to LOSE your Place page but fake reviews ARE AGAINST THE LAW and can get you in trouble with the FTC! Much more fake review info inside including links to Dentists with fake reviews and screen shot evidence.

HOWEVER Google Places is full of bugs, hijacking, fraud and other security problems, so if you haven’t yet you REALLY need to claim your listing which provides partial protection – but it does not by any means provide full protection so you really need to monitor your listing at least weekly.

Just a quick note to say hi and welcome to our new blog. We’ve been blogging at our other site at 5 Star Affiliate Programs for years and it’s the #1 ranked affiliate blog in all the search engines. Here at Catalyst we’ll be covering LOCAL SEO and Google Places optimization, traditional SEO, PPC and [...]