In what is a sign of things to come in real estate Google continues to add new features to search results and they come directly from Google Search. Do a search for ‘accommodation Hobart‘ or your area. You will notice results near the top coming from Google Local Business. This is a heavy sign of things to come, so make sure you get involved ASAP.
So what do you need to do?
1. Get you company Registered today on Google Maps Local Business Centre.
2. Get your Web Developer to Setup an XML Document of your Website.
3. Get your web developer to then Create a feed to Google Base. (not in Australia just yet but well worth it)
4. Submit XML Document to Google Webmaster.
5. Submit XML Document to Yahoo Site Explorer.
Getting yourself ready today will make it easy for you in the future. These sites are not going to kill of the need for the major portals. But they will spread your wings and show your vendors and clients that you are on top of your game. So do not wait until all of these things launch, get prepared now – you will not be disappointed!