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		<title>Announcing Video Updates from Google Places Starring Vanessa &#8211; The New Matt Cutts of LOCAL</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want more updates and transparency from Google? Ask and ye shall receive!  Here is the 1st video overview and users should really appreciate the updates and transparency. For those that don’t know Vanessa very well it will really help put more of a face on Google Places. Vanessa is the new Matt Cutts of local!]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>New Reputation Management Software with Google Places Review Backups, Review Alerts and More &#8211; PreLaunch Announcement</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/reputation-management-software-google-places-reviews.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/reputation-management-software-google-places-reviews.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:38:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Just had demo - this is HOT! In addition to all the general rep management and social media monitoring features it includes 2 sorely needed Google Places review features I specifically recommended; Google Places review automatic backups AND new review alerts, for those that want to reply to reviews. SEE SCREEN SHOTS. Plus review sentiment analysis on over 20 other review sites and Social Media summary with combined Facebook type wall for all social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, Google+]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Google Places Description and More Details Section &#8211; Some News and Pro Opinions from the Field</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-description.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-description.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 15:12:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do keywords in these fields help ranking at all any more?  Does Google even look at the, now invisible, more details section?  Can you get penalized for over-optimizing these 2 sections?  Wanted to share some new info, recent changes and somewhat conflicting expert opinions about 2 sections of the Google Places dashboard - the description and the additional details sections.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Google Places &amp; Local Search Buzz – Issue 3 &#8211; May 11 2012</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-local-search-3.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-local-search-3.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:51:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Weekly roundup of the most important tips and news in the world of Google Places and Local SEO. Updates, bugs and tips in this issue including WARNING about Places missing video bug, why I QUIT doing Google Places, and tons more…]]></description>
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		<title>Why I Got Out of the Google Places Optimization Business</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/quit-google-places-optimization.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/quit-google-places-optimization.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 17:46:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/?p=4325</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I was helping an exceedingly frustrated local SEO consultant in the forum that was asking Vanessa why there were so many constant problems with Places. I wanted to share part of my answer to him as it leads me to an announcement I've been needing to make and have put off. My answer in part was I QUIT - But there is a whole lot more to this story]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>39</slash:comments>
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		<title>Google Launches Mobile Offers and More with Google Maps for Android Update</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-maps-android-google-offers.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-maps-android-google-offers.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 17:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/?p=4438</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Google is busy with new product launches and enhancements on the Maps/Mobile/Places side of the house this week. Today they announced the Maps 6.7 release which has LOCAL OFFERS, indoor walking directions plus 360-degree interior photos of businesses. This is pretty cool technology and should push more businesses to launch offers - Stay tuned for more info soon.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Google Places Launches Upgraded Multi-Location Bulk Listing Management Tool</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-bulk-listing.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-bulk-listing.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:54:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Google announced a new improved interface for those who do bulk uploads for multiple location businesses yesterday.  I'll be in training with Google later today to learn more. Below is info from Google and a link to videos that show you how it works. 
]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Google Places Forum Help, Hot Tips, Warnings, Bugs, Blunders &#8211; Issue 3</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-forum-help-tips-bugs-3.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-forum-help-tips-bugs-3.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 17:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here are some of the very most important threads from the Google Places forum to ensure you don’t miss any important updates, hot tips, bugs or fixes. MAJOR BUG - MAJOR OUTAGE. The big news this past week was a bug and outage that affected (I predict) thousands of Place pages. Read on for the current status, tons of great Places tips and other GP problems.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Google Places &amp; Local Search Buzz – Issue 2 &#8211; May 4 2012</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-local-search.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-local-search.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to Google Places &#38; Local Search Buzz. A new weekly roundup of the most important tips and news in the world of Google Places and Local SEO. Important updates, Google Places bugs and ranking tips in this issue, so READ ON below.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Google Places &amp; Local Search Buzz &#8211; Issue #1 April 27 2012</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/local-search-buzz-1.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/local-search-buzz-1.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:01:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/?p=4265</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Introducing the Google Places &#38; Local Search Buzz - A new weekly roundup of the most important tips and news in the world of Google Places and Local SEO.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Google Places Forum Help, Hot Tips, Warnings, Bugs, Blunders &#8211; Issue #2</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-forum-help-tips-bugs.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/google-places-forum-help-tips-bugs.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/?p=4129</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is post #2 in an ongoing series where I attempt to surface the very most important threads from the Google Places forum to ensure you don’t miss any important updates, issues, bugs or fixes. Important stuff, so scan and find the issues that could affect your listings.]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>21</slash:comments>
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		<title>Only 10 Google Places Listings The Rest are GONE &#8211; Bug or MAJOR Change?</title>
		<link>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/10-google-places-bug.html</link>
		<comments>http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/10-google-places-bug.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:28:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Buquet</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Google Places Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local SEO]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://marketing-blog.catalystemarketing.com/?p=4187</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE: 4/24 10 AM &#8211; I just was doing some testing and noticed this has been fixed. I&#8217;m in Socal &#8211; Please check and let me know if it&#8217;s working from wherever you are. UPDATE: 4/19 8PM &#8211; Vanessa just confirmed it&#8217;s just a bug, not by design. Engineers are working on a fix. Breaking [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>50</slash:comments>
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