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Geo Networks are a commonly used Search Engine Optimization tactic used to build geographic relevance for companies to help their website rank in Google's Map Pack.
Geo Networks are typically built using a combination of Web 2.0 properties (ie. Blogger.com), social sites (ie. Youtube) and a combination of Private Blog Networks and money sites.
This list illustrates examples of GEO Networks for Off-page Search Engine Optimization.
This Geo Network uses a list of the hidden treasure of Anaheim. The list was researched to provide tourists with an alternative to the usual tourists destination in this great California town.
Visit the Best of Anaheim
This Geo Network identifies the best major cities in New Jersey. This list was researched to provide researches with a place to start when researching the Garden State (NJ's nickname - really).
This Geo Network creates relevance by creating information about New Jersey through the use of Hotel Reviews.
The Geo Network uses real estate savvy to create Geo relevance in Cranford, New Jersey to promote tthe perosnal training gym Tone Body Fitness over competing Cranford personal training programs.
Geo Tagging relevant pictures - for example this Westfield, New Jersey image.
Best Of New Jersey is another example of a Private Blog Network used create Geo Relevance.
Local News websites are a good linking resource for websites, as it can both increase local and subject matter relevance. Great Taste is a perfect illustration.
Please love lists -- Top 10 Lists are also great a technique to build - local and subject matter relevance. Lounge Lizard is a perfect example illustrating a technique to stand out in the competitive world of top New York web designers / development firms.
If you study the SEO marketplace, you will see cutting edge techniques being used. Clutch website is a perfect example of local and topical geo relevance.
Yes, off-line local business relationships can boost your online business profile. Chambers of commerce, Networking Groups (ie. LeTip) and Meetups, can give you a local relevance boost.