SEMMYS.org » Local Search http://www.semmys.org The Search Engine Marketing Awards Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:49:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= en hourly 1 Local Search – 2010 Winner http://www.semmys.org/2010/local-search-2010-winner/ http://www.semmys.org/2010/local-search-2010-winner/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:05:34 +0000 Matt http://www.semmys.org/?p=358 This is a post from SEMMYS.org.

Local Search – 2010 Winner

]]> 2010 SEMMY WinnerLet’s skip the corny, canned jokes and the awkward moments at the podium and just open the envelope, shall we? Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the 2010 SEMMY Award in the Local Search category is … drum-roll, please …

Google Maps’ New Rules – Thoughts on Assumed Names and DBAs
Scott Clark, BuzzMaven | 11/4/09

Congratulations to our winner! Here’s a choice bit from the winning post:

So, does Google consider a DBA “Assumed Name” to be your “full legal name”? It’s going to have to, in my opinion. Google doesn’t want a local Chinese Restaurant such as “Hunan Restaurant” to have to change it’s Google Map Listing to “Wai Chong Enterprises,” for example. So…if you owned a fly-fishing store, but your legal name is “Jones and Associates” Restaurant Assumed Name Localyou would want to head out and file for an “assumed name” such as “Memphis Fly Fishing Supplies, Inc.” – as long as you complete the required filings, you have probably met Google’s new requirements for “full legal name” and can claim your listing.

Runners-Up

The top two runners-up in public voting were:

  1. The Local Search Ranking Factors: Ranking High in Google Maps and Yahoo Local
    David Mihm, Mihmorandum | 5/26/09
  2. Leveraging Small Business Customer Reviews and Testimonials Online
    Steven Brier, Search Engine Journal | 3/24/09

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How the Voting Ended

Here’s a look at how each finalist fared in the public voting:

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Thanks to all who voted, and congrats again to the winner, runners-up, finalists, and all nominees. We look forward to reading your acceptance speech soon!

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Local Search – 2010 Winner

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Local Search – 2010 Finalists

]]> The judges listed below have made their choices, and the finalists in the Local Search category for the 2010 SEMMY Awards are:

The Finalists

Congratulations to each finalist! Please grab a finalist badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists has begun. (Feel free to encourage them to vote for you; winners historically have actively promoted the SEMMYS to their readers.)

Here’s How to Vote

Now it’s your turn to choose a winner! Please read each article above and decide which one you feel is the best. When you click below, you’ll be able to vote in this category only. To vote in other categories, please visit the pages listing those finalists. Voting is open now, and will close at end-of-day on January 29, 2010.

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Local Search – All 2010 Nominees

]]> Congratulations to the following nominees in the Local Search category for the 2010 SEMMY Awards! Our judge(s) will narrow this group down to 5-6 finalists. Please grab a nominee badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists is just around the corner.

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Local Search – 2009 Winner

]]> 2009 SEMMY WinnerLet’s skip the corny, canned jokes and the awkward moments at the podium and just open the envelope, shall we? Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the 2009 SEMMY Award in the Local Search category is … drum-roll, please …

The Local Search Ranking Factors: Ranking High in Google Maps and Yahoo Local
David Mihm | 6/15/08

Congratulations to our winner! Here’s a choice bit from the winning post:

General importance of customer reviews

Michael Jensen – For small businesses competing with national chains, online reviews can be one of the best ways to gain an advantage over multiple location national chains.

David Klein – I have found that reviews made directly to Google have a very positive benefit. They show up first!

Runners-Up

The top two runners-up in public voting were:

  1. Local SEOs Share Geo Location Tips From Around The World
    Lucy Langdon, Distilled | 4/10/08
  2. How to Optimize Local Business Profiles for Free Local Directories
    Steven Brier, Search Engine Journal | 4/21/08

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How the Voting Ended

Here’s a look at how each finalist fared in the public voting:

Thanks to all who voted, and congrats again to the winner, runners-up, finalists, and all nominees. We look forward to reading your acceptance speech soon!

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Local Search – 2009 Winner

]]> http://www.semmys.org/2009/local-search-2009-winner/feed/ 0 Local Search – 2009 Finalists http://www.semmys.org/2009/local-search-2009-finalists/ http://www.semmys.org/2009/local-search-2009-finalists/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:13:19 +0000 Matt http://www.semmys.org/?p=109 This is a post from SEMMYS.org.

Local Search – 2009 Finalists

]]> The judges have made their choices, and the finalists in the Local Search category for the 2009 SEMMY Awards are:

The Finalists

Congratulations to each finalist! Please grab a finalist badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists has begun. (Feel free to encourage them to vote for you.)

Here’s How to Vote

Now it’s your turn to choose a winner! Please read each article above and decide which one you feel is the best. When you click below, you’ll be able to vote in this category only. To vote in other categories, please visit the pages listing those finalists. Voting is open now, and will close at end-of-day on February 2, 2008.

VOTE NOW IN THIS CATEGORY

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Local Search – 2009 Finalists

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Local Search – All 2009 Nominees

]]> Congratulations to the following nominees in the Local Search category for the 2009 SEMMY Awards! Our judge(s) will narrow this group down to 5-6 finalists. Please grab a nominee badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists is just around the corner.

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Local Search – 2008 Winner

]]> 2008 SEMMY WinnerLet’s skip the corny, canned jokes and the awkward moments at the podium and just open the envelope, shall we? Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of the 2008 SEMMY Award in the Local Search category is … drum-roll, please …

Anatomy & Optimization Of A Local Business Profile
Chris Silver Smith, Search Engine Land | 12/17/07

Congratulations to our winner! Here’s a choice bit from the winning post:

Rating values have become one of the most important factors for achieving rankings in various local search engines, so you shouldn’t ignore them. Ask your particularly pleased customers to rate your business online in each of the major directories and local search engines. Some rating services allow you to respond to specific complaints or negative statements—do so. If you suspect that a competitor has falsely stacked the deck against you, complain to the company hosting the reviews and request that they look into it.

Runners-Up

The top two runners-up in public voting were:

  1. Local Search Interviews, Information, and Resources
    Michael Gray, Graywolf | 2/5/07
  2. When Might Google Show Local Search Information in Web Search Results?
    Bill Slawski, SEO by the Sea | 8/12/07

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How the Voting Ended

Here’s a look at how each finalist fared in the public voting:

Local Search - 2008 winner

Thanks to all who voted, and congrats again to the winner, runners-up, finalists, and all nominees. We look forward to reading your acceptance speech soon!

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Local Search – 2008 Winner

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Local Search – 2008 Finalists

]]> The judges have made their choices, and the finalists in the Local Search category for the 2008 SEMMY Awards are:

The Finalists

Congratulations to each finalist! Please grab a finalist badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists has begun.

Here’s How to Vote

Now it’s your turn to choose a winner! Please read each article above and decide which one you feel is the best. When you click below, you’ll be able to vote in this category only. To vote in other categories, please visit the pages listing those finalists. Voting is open now, and will close at end-of-day on January 30, 2008.

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Local Search – 2008 Finalists

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Local Search – All 2008 Nominees

]]> The following are the nominees in the Local Search category for the 2008 SEMMY Awards. Our judge(s) will narrow this group down to 5-6 finalists. Congratulations to all nominees! Please grab a nominee badge and let your readers know that public voting on the finalists is just around the corner.

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Local Search – All 2008 Nominees

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