Local Search and Google Local Business
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We are all familiar with the adage “location, location, location” so it is no mystery that being conveniently situated where current and potential customers are plays a prime role in a business’s ability to maintain and grow its customer base. A sizable component of a business’s success is based upon its locale. Although the original context of this business proverb was firmly planted in the geography of bricks and mortar, today this same truism applies triply (that’s 3x) to the space your business occupies in a search results list!

Wikipedia’s definition of  local search “is the use of specialized Internet search engines that allow users to submit geographically constrained searches against a structured database of local business listings.” Essentially, someone types something like the following into a search engine…

“pizza delivery 49504”

…and, voila! The search presents the results as a list or map showing all the nearby pizza deliveries in the area you specified. It’s the new way to “let your fingers to do the walking”.  Local search is a highly effective form of pure Internet advertising, poised to eclipse traditional advertising. With the proliferation of ubiquitous, always-on internet devices and location enabled search, it is easy to understand why. Best of all, it’s free, easy to setup, and offers powerful tools and features to increase exposure and drive more business.

• Local search is on the rise and highly effective
• What happens when you search for your business?
• Are you engaging potential customers?
• Make potential customers YOUR customers
• Services are free and very easy to setup and use
• Great tools let you offer coupons and help current and potential customers/clients stay informed
• Increase exposure and drive more business
• Empower customers by giving them as mush information about your business as possible
• Make it easy for people!!!

By Investing a little time creating a local business listing(s) you’ll help inform customers and make your business standout above competitors.

Contact us today at 616-776-0400 if you want to improve Internet exposure for your business!

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