How do i get a description in my google local listing

[Ron10]

My site is listed in the serps at number one but where google used to list the name of my site with the meta description below it, now Google lists my site title with my address to the right side and below it says Google+page instead of listing my meta description which had my key search phrase in it and also a call to action to see my video on my site.  My click through was much better with  the meta description below it and the call to action.  is there any way i can get the description back under my title in the serps?  Maybe by deleting my Google + page?

Thanks in advance,

Ron

[Andy.Drinkwater]

Hi Ron,

Daft question perhaps, but have you taken ownership of the Google Local page so you can edit it? perhaps post a link so I can take a look?

Andy

[Ron10]

Hi Andy! Yes, i own the local page. I just took another look at it and it links to three different websites that have rave reviews on my business so i don't think i want to delete it.  Is there a way to put a description on my google plus page so that google will add that description to the serps?  I have already filled out the "from the owner" description so i think i'm dead in the water on this until google changes their algorhythm to list my meta description again.

[Andy.Drinkwater]

I think I see where you are going with this now Ron.

The descriptions that you see are from the website, rather than G+ page - I have just tested this with a few searches myself and that is what I have found.

If you want to share a search where I can find you, I will take a look.

Andy

[Ron10]

Hi Andy!  My website is the thegrooves.net and if you type in austin bands, my austin bands page comes up number one.

[Ron10]

Hi Andy!  My website is the thegrooves.net and if you type in austin bands, my austin bands page comes up number one.

[Andy.Drinkwater]

As suspected, it shows when you click on "more results near" and then the result you see if being pulled from your website, rather than G+ page.

Why is isn't showing on the front page I am unsure, but most I see tend not to, only when you click for more.

Andy

[MiriamEllis]

Hi Ron,

What you are seeing here is just Google's current choice of display. If you search for 'Austin Restaurants' you will see all of the restaurants in your area being displayed in the same manner you have cited. Don't worry about this, and don't be surprised if Google changes their display layout again soon. They are always tweaking the information they choose to display in the local listings, so we all have to roll with the punches (and try to smile while doing so )

Hope this helps to know you've not been singled out!