Mobile Phone Search

Posted by MSA Manager on Mar 14, 2015 in Mobile Search, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

While every local business has their own unique marketing circumstances, there is no question mobile phone search is now an important consideration in internet marketing and SEO strategies

Mobile Phone Search – Mobile Friendly SEO

Mobile phone search is the newest apple in Google’s eye. Pigeon, Penguin, Hummingbird and other algorithm updates affecting SEO and internet marketing have affected many businesses over the past couple of years – often causing sleepless nights. Here’s a heads up from the official Google Webmaster’s Central Blog about mobile friendly search.

Google Singles Out Mobile Phone Search

In the past, Google “recommended” certain ways for websites to be coded for mobile friendly use. But, they never stated it was a ranking factor. “Mobile friendly” sites have always been more of a usability issue and a best practice. However, mobile phone search makes sense from a conversion perspective. If a consumer is on the move, performing a mobile phone search, making it easy to find and read information about your business is smart. Restaurants are an obvious beneficiary of this focus. But companies with showrooms or materials pick up can also benefit from optimizing for a mobile phone search.