It is no wonder Google pulled the website URL tag option from Google Places. The same day Google announced the launch of a new ad promotion named Google Boost.

Google Boost is basically just a quick way for Google to get Google Places business owners to create AdWords ads and link those ads to their web site or Google Place page. Google explained:

Set it and forget it! 🙂

Here is a picture of the ad set up page:

Here is a picture of a boost ad with a Place tag:

Greg Sterling has some more information at Search Engine Land but keep in mind, it is only currently available for businesses in San Francisco, Houston and Chicago. To be notified when Boost comes to a city near you, fill out this form.

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