The number one position in Google is no longer where it used to be, universal search is dominating the search engine results pages and pushing down the prized organic results. Get a Google Places account now to stay ahead of the competition and use location based search to your advantage.

Microsoft has done the research with Street Slide, but can they put it into place before Google comes up with something better? The Street Slide idea is far superior to Google Street with its multi-perspective panorama and easy sliding ability but once again we can’t get our hopes up when dealing with Microsoft.

Google maps is being used more and more by South Africans so be sure that your business has followed these easy steps to enhance your Google Places profile and increase your Google Maps exposure. Give your business a boost above your competitor.

Soccer City is captured in Google Maps street view, take a look inside the stadium or out. South Africa has since completed this beautiful stadium as the World Cup is set to kick off in 2 days. You can take a virtual tour of this amazing stadium and almost pick out your seat number.

Claim you Local Business Center Listing so that you can be found in Google Maps with the right information for your company. Google defaults this listing and most of the time gets the location and details incorrect. Find out now if you are listed and what to do if the wrong info is shown or if your competitors details are where yours should be.