Google Places Alternatives

[JohnW-UK]

Hello,

I have been looking into Google places alternatives. Any suggestions?

On a related note. I am based in the UK and looking to add a UK business to Bing Local but having read this thread ( - http://www.bing.com/community/maps/f/12264/t/653672.aspx -) I don't think it's possible. Anyone had any luck or experience?

Cheers

dj

[EugenOprea]

For start, you can try Yahoo Local.

Additionally, you can find some additional resources at the links below:

http://www.locallytype.com/pages/submit.htm (look for United Kingdom at the bottom)

http://www.localseoguide.com/how-to-update-your-internet-yellow-pages-listings-for-free/

[JohnW-UK]

Thank you, well that's a start What about bing? Anyone know?

[MiriamEllis]

Hi DigiJoltMan,

The most recent information I was able to find on this is from 2010 and I have not heard of an announcement regarding Bing changing their policy on inclusion of UK businesses in their Local index. They made a somewhat odd decision to outsource the process. Here are 3 articles/threads to that effect:

http://blog.ineedhits.com/small-business-news/bing-uk-confirms-new-local-business-listing-service-23547769.html

http://ianlockwood.net/bing-launches-uk-local-listings-but-outsourced/

http://www.bing.com/community/maps/f/12264/t/656644.aspx

Regarding alternatives to Google Places, frankly, lack of inclusion there is problematic because of Places' vast market share and visibility. I would always recommend inclusion in Google Places as step #1 for any Local SEM campaign. However, there are many, many other indexes that you can also get listed in. In case you haven't seen it, check out this awesome article on the top 50 citation sources for the UK:

http://searchengineland.com/top-50-citation-sources-for-uk-us-local-businesses-104938

Hope this helps!

[JohnW-UK]

Thank you!!! Going to get digging further.

And I do list on Google Places just always looking for alternatives. Dangerous having all the "local" egg's in one basket!

[MiriamEllis]

Your are most welcome, DigiJoltMan! And yes, quite true about the proverbial eggs and basket!