85% of customers use the internet to find a local business.
This is why getting yourself listed on an authoritative online local business directory is so important.
Below you can see a list of the most important ones.
1. Google My Business
Google My Business helps better manage and increase your online presence across Google (including Google Search and Google Maps).
Google My Business’s SEO contribution to your website is HUGE.
It increases exposure, enhances [brand] credibility, and provides you insights on how customers search for your business.
2. Yelp For Business
Millions of customers turn to Yelp for information on where to eat, where to buy, and who to hire to get stuff done around the house.
If you’re doing any of the above (i.e., you’re a restaurant owner, manage a store, offer home services, provide professional services, etc.), Yelp is a platform you should be listed on.
3. Facebook
NEARLY. 3. BILLION. USERS.
Facebook has over 2.7 billion active users.
That’s practically 1 out of every 2 people in the world… and if you consider the part of the world we live in, that number rounds up to 2 out of every 2 people use Facebook.
That said, if you haven’t already created a business page there, you should do so ASAP as it can be a highly lucrative channel for finding, attracting, and reaching out to new customers.
4. Better Business Bureau
Even today, a lot of people turn to the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to check the authenticity of a local business before they make a purchase (this is true of both online purchases and offline purchases).
Listing yourself is free and especially beneficial if you cater to an older clientele that still appreciates the BBB.
Ivan is a professional digital marketer and advertiser.
He’s been doing this forever and there are few people that know the ins-and-outs like he does at the strategic, technical, and optimizational / practical level.
Whether you’re thinking about advertising for the first time, or looking for help identifying issues and / or correcting current campaigns, Ivan will make the process a truly simple one.
He does not speak computer geek.
He discusses with you in plain and easy terms exactly what we need to do (and never tries to sell you on unneeded extras).
He cares deeply about creating useful and effective campaigns that highlight your brand — and he can be as much or as little involved as you need; from sharing insights with your trafficking team to actually being your team.
Contact Ivan with your digital advertising or marketing related concerns.