Keep Your Online Business Listing Updated

May 20, 2009

Have you updated your ThinkLocal® listing lately? It’s a good idea to keep your online business listings as up-to-date as possible. If you add or change your business’ phone number, make sure this is reflected in your online listings—you want your customers to be able to reach you quickly and easily, without having to search for the correct number.  Does your business have multiple locations? Be sure to create listings for each so that all locations show up in local searches. If the online business directory offers a description field, fill it out and include any promotions or special offers that are currently going on. Your business listing can drive a lot of traffic to your Web site; if there’s a particular page you’d especially like your customers to see, use that as your business URL instead of directing traffic toward your home page.

The best thing about local search directories and online business listings is that most of them are 100% free. Take advantage of this cost-effective way to spread your online presence, and optimize your listing as often as you can.


Search Marketing for Small Businesses Webinar

May 6, 2009

If you’re a small business owner, a marketer, or anyone who’s interested in search marketing, consider attending the “Search Marketing for Small Business: The Basics for Online Success” webcast. It starts at 1pm EDT on Thursday, March 14, and it’s free for all attendees. Disa Johnson, a search marketing expert, will discuss topics such as SEO, link building, social media, search advertising, and other topics relevant to search marketing.

To register for this free webinar, visit http://searchmarketingnow.com/webcasts/wc090514.