: When is the G+ Business page displayed in search results? I added a keyword to my business name on G+Business local and the page was displayed along ads when the keyword was being searched

@Nimeshi995

What and where!

Google uses a local algorithm that is clever 'most of the time'. It understands what users type into Google Search when they are looking for local services such as Plumbers, Cinemas and Bowling Allys as a good example.

It normally associates what and where, it can also associate other words such as in around more specific locations and even company names.

For example all the searches below will return local search results:


Bowling Bournemouth
Bowling in Bournemouth
Bowling around Bournemouth
Bowling in Bournemouth Dorset UK
Bowlplex bowling Bournemouth


When might you see local search results not working?

Google only enables local search results on things that Google thinks you are searching for locally. In some niches they even disable local search results, they can also not display results if they choose not too, i.e the search volume is too low.

Examples of when it doesn't work


Bowling shoes Bournemouth
Awesome plumbers Bournemouth


The above examples would only work if the search volume is high enough or the company name contains the keywords. You shouldn't expect all searches to return local search results as organic still has its place in the world.

Other variables

You should also be aware that searchers that are logged in often see catered search results. Sites they regularly visit or if Google detects you in same area it may only require the keyword without the location to return local search results. This chances from niche to niche.

Improving your local search rankings

I recommend you take a look at this post on Pro Webmasters on increasing your local rankings. For serps that do not have local results displaying on you or your competitors you need to increase your organic normal rankings.

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