Frequently Asked Questions about Local Business Listings

What is a Local Business Listing?

-- Local Business Listings pop up when a consumer searches for a local business or service in a specific region
-- They're basically microsites that appear in Google, Yahoo, Bing and other major search engine results.
-- They provide users with the most relevant information including business name, address, telephone number and website address.

What are the benefits of a Local Business Listing?

-- They appear even before organic listings
-- It's like an online yellow pages listing only better!
-- Your listing appears in search engines including Google, Yahoo & Bing

Why use the Local Business Listings?

-- You'll receive more exposure at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising
-- Serves as a great vehicle for spotlighting discounts, offers, promotions & coupons
-- You reach potential customers that your business might not otherwise reach

Why is local search a viable means of advertising?

-- An estimated 64 million Americans access the mobile monthly with a percentage doing local searches from their mobile & PDA phones

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-- Consumers have access to positive reviews from other customers about their experiences with your business
-- It's the most-widely accessible form of advertising that can actually turn your business global at a low cost

Is it easy to get started?

-- Pay a one-time set-up fee or a monthly subscription fee
-- Provide us with your business information
-- Sit back and watch your customer base grow

Where will my Local Business Listings appear?

-- Local listings appear within the top 7 of the search engine results.
-- Number 1 Search Engine will Be Google.com
-- Number 2 Search Engine will be Yahoo.com
-- Number 3 Search Engine will be Bing.com & Ask.com

How soon will my Local Business Listing appear?

-- Google results can take anywhere from 48 hours to 30 days.
-- Yahoo takes two to three weeks for listings to show up in search results.
-- Bing usually requires four to five weeks before listings appear.

What the consumer will see within the Local Business Listing?

1. Name, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone, Email, Website
2. Products, Services, or Menu information
3. Discounts, Promotions, Offers
4. Customer Reviews
5. Up To 10 Photos
6. Up To 5 Videos
7. Map Location Of Your Business