Definitely note that this is from 2012. Google recently updated their webmaster guidelines, I am assuming that this also included an internal review, as well.

Definitely note that this is from 2012. Google recently updated their webmaster guidelines, I am assuming that this also included an internal review, as well. >> "Inclusion in Google's search results is free and easy; you don't even need to submit your site to Google." This is directly from: https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/34397?hl=en https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/34397?hl=en Keep in mind that this article does reference Froogle, which has been discontinued. Merchants were able to submit a shopping feed, but, in fact, now have to pay for that. Local businesses are able to get a Google My Business listing for free, which means free traffic to their site, but I expect that to be a paid-for-play option soon, as well.