5 Top Local Search Engines: Are You Listed?

March 11, 2009

More than half of the American population have said goodbye to their phonebooks and hello to a simpler, faster and more up-to-date type of directory − the local search engine.

Unlike phonebooks, consumers have access to numerous online business directories.  The key to being found is to make sure that you are listed in several high-quality online directories. Don’t worry. It’s usually free to get listed. Below are five top-notch local search engines that will help bring new customers to your door:

  1. Yahoo!® Local
  2. Google® Maps
  3. ThinkLocal®
  4. Yellowpages.com™
  5. Local.com™

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Local Directories Make Holiday Traveling Easier

December 22, 2008

No matter what you’ll be celebrating this holiday season, odds are you’ll be enjoying those celebrations with family and friends. For many of us, that means traveling, whether out of town or just down the road, will also be included in our holiday festivities. No matter where you’ll be celebrating, local directories, including ThinkLocal® and Yahoo! Local®, can provide you with information that will make your trip all the merrier.

If you’re going out of town and need to find a place to stay, find information for local hotels, bed and breakfasts, or even campsites if you’d like to get back to nature. Think you’ll need a break from your family? Find the perfect place to unwind by comparing customer reviews for local bars and nightclubs, and make sure you also look up local taxi services to guarantee your holiday is both fun and safe. Local search directories now include features like maps and local weather, so shortly before you make your trip, visit a site like ThinkLocal® to help you pack appropriately and plan the best route. If your trip isn’t completely booked up with holiday festivities, you can find something fun going on around town by checking out the local search directory’s event feature.

Keep your holidays fun, festive, and hassle-free by gathering all your travel information from one place: your favorite local search directory.

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Support Your Business Listings by Networking Online

July 24, 2008

For years, local search Web sites like ThinkLocal® and Yahoo! Local® have helped businesses of all sizes gain visibility online. Now there is a new Web site specifically designed to help small and medium-sized businesses develop their online presence.

MySolutionSpot™ is a new professional networking Web site. While still in its beta phase, this site has already acquired hundreds of members. Like LinkedIn® and other professional networking sites, members of MySolutionSpot are given the opportunity to promote their business using free online profiles. The difference is MySolutionSpot members may also endorse their expertise and build authority status in their industries by submitting trade articles and participating in a variety of business forums.

Joining online business networking sites like MySolutionSpot is a great way to promote your business, support your online business listings and strengthen your online visibility. Through active participation on these sites, you will not only be able to stay abreast of the latest trends in your industry, but you will also be able to expand your professional network and increase public awareness of your business.

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