: If I create a Google+ Business page will my organic rank be effected in non-local areas? My website has two location landing pages - currently targeting two neighbouring towns that are outside

@Pierce454

This is a totally cool question. The answer is as always in SEO "no one really knows what Google does" but in my view NO. But try using a good proxy to check. Make sure to use a NEW clean browser too. Set your proxy to say "Zurich Switzerland" and go to Google.ch in German and search.

Extra: IT MIGHT be helpful to your project to INCLUDE TARGET MARKET copy in your Google+ account. In other words say your target is English speaking Canada - then include (and use hash tags) press articles about recent news (related to your keywords) in major English speaking Canadian town.

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@Sarah324

I have been working with 2 large companies in the same industry in Sydney and I can run SEO test between the 2 of them.


Once you are connected with local ip via a vps, you will see that the ranking is different in the location you are targeting. Google + will greatly affect it so you probably not even rank in the top 3 once you search with a local ip.
Your ranking will not be affected in other area, however other local businesses from this area may rank higher especially if you selling services.

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@Berumen354

Google Search Rank isn't affected by Google+ pages, Business pages too
The Rank is affected by the website content

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