A reader asks:
Can you tell me how to get my business on Google?
Well Google is pretty big and offers a lot of services so the first question is, which part of Google? Here’s some pointers to get you started:
Google Search
You can get your site included in Google’s search engine by submitting the URL here http://www.google.com/addurl/, you should probably take a look around here http://www.google.com/webmasters/ too. You’ll also get listed if a website that’s already in their listings links to you.
If you want to advertise on Google you’ll need to visit the AdWords pages here http://adwords.google.com.
Google Blog Search
To get your blog listed in Google’s blog search you’ll need to configure your blog to ping Google, you can find out how here http://www.google.com/help/blogsearch/about_pinging.html.
Google Local
To get your business listed in Google Local you need to enter your details here http://www.google.com/local/add .
GMail and Google Docs
You can find out about the small business versions of these here http://www.google.com/a/smallbiz/ .
Asking John:
Do you have a business question you would like me to answer? If so you can Ask John or you can ask on the forums where you’ll get both my input and that of your fellow entrepreneurs.
This blog is about business opportunities and ideas that I spot, think of or hear about and think are useful and interesting. It is intended to provide ideas and inspriation for you to help you find the right business idea for you to then grow it into a successful business.
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