Some great tips on how to achieve a good position on Google Maps.
Get links from other local resources. If you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce make sure that they have linked to your website from theirs. Consider other authoritative local listing sites, but stay away from link farms. Other local sites might include the Yellow Pages, local business associations, and local review sites.Make sure to include your street address, and at least your city and state on each page on your website in text versus in an image.On your contact page repeat your full address with the city and even list the local areas your service by name.Add as much information as you can to your Local Business listing such as hours driving directions, areas served, consider adding a local coupon or discount.If you do not have a Google Local Business listing which will show in Google Maps, you can get one free from Google. You will need to create a Google account in order to do so.
Try to gather links from local resources. If you are a member of the Chamber of Commerce or a business association in Perth then make sure that they have linked to your website from theirs. Consider other authoritative local listing sites. Keep clear of link farms. Other local sites might include the Yellow Pages, local business associations, and local review websites sites. Do a search on google for business groups in your area.
Place your street address, and your city and state on each page on your website in text versus in an image eg: Ocean Website Desin, Churchlands, Perth, WA, 6018
On your contact page repeat your full address with the city and even list the local areas your service by name. For example Northbridge, Wembley, Churchlands, South Perth, East Perth etc.
Add as much information as you can to your Local Business listing such as hours driving directions, areas served, consider adding a local coupon or discount.If you do not have a Google Local Business listing which will show in Google Maps, you can get one free from Google. You will need to create a Google account in order to do so.
If you don't think that you should be thinking about your own Google Maps position, you may want to think again. In many cases Google is now showing Google Map listings on top and above all organic listings (take a look at this example). Improving your own position on Google Maps is doable and can help improve your overall visibility on the Web.
Good luck. If you need help achieving a good search result in Google and Google Maps then please email and we would be happy to help! 
