Google Stops Beta Test on Local Listing Ads

Posted on December 8, 2009 in Search Engine Marketing by Keith Humes

In November Google starting offering Local Listing Ads as a beta test in San Francisco and San Diego. Since Rosemont Media™ is based in San Diego we had an opportunity to test the new platform. Below you will see an image of the new placements. As you can see it is positioned above the sponsored adwords on the right hand column. In some of the tests it also appeared on top of the organic listings. You can no longer sign up as a beta tester but the ads will run until mid December. We will let you know the results of our beta test next post.

Local Listing Ad Right Hand Column

Local Listing Ad Top Page Google

About Keith Humes

Keith Humes is Rosemont Media's CEO and Founder. Since 1998 Keith has been at the forefront of Internet Marketing with Surgeons and Dentists. He continues to stay ahead of the curve and offers innovative insights to the world of healthcare marketing. Keith also lectures nationally at leading industry events, such as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium.

Keith is an avid fisherman and master-griller. Next to fishing, Keith’s favorite activities include surfing, and spending time with family & friends.