Google Places changing SEO strategies

Over the last few weeks, there have been some pretty major changes in Google’s SERPs. There has been an increase in Google Places pages incorporated throughout the organic results. With this, comes a change in how SEOs approach their campaigns.

Mainstreethost’s Research & Development Department has aggressively researched Google Places over the past 6 or so months and has a firm grasp on the algorithm.

What are your thoughts on this shift?