Search engines are constantly adjusting the relevancy of local map listings and search results. In recent months there has been a strong trend toward more local map listings showing for popular searches that include business services, retail stores, etc. It is no longer as simple as posting your profile on a directory site. There are now over 10 important ranking factors you need to consider to rank high in the list of local results for the major search engines.

In addition to map listing and directory sites, there are dozens of important review sites that your organization may benefit from. Yelp, Etsy and LinkedIn are just a few of the ones that can produce additional search engine optimization value for your business.