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Oct
14
2010

The 4 Branches of Google

To rank well in Google’s separate sections (maps, organic, paid) you have to rank well in each one separately. One does not affect the other. Within Google, each of these sections is controlled by a separate department. Just like the sales department in your company cannot pay bills because that’s the job of the accounts payable department, the same delineations exist in Google, Inc. The sponsored listing department doesn’t deal with organics, and the organics department doesn’t deal with the maps results. This is why you have to work your way to the top of each section individually. While you have to get to the top of each section individually, you can be penalized on all three at the same time!

Oct
12
2010

Google Will Never Call You – Update

Google might call you to verify your maps listing and then upsell you on a “tag” for your listing at a cost of $25/month.