The world is in their hands, but . . .Who wants to travel to Paris for french bread?
Recent studies have shown that 84% of product searches on the internet have a local indicator like a city neighborhood name. More and more searches are done in the local section of search engines. Google places, Bing local, Yahoo has several sections that are "map driven" ie; a map is used to narrow the location of the search results. This can be a huge advantage for a local business that has previously had trouble with competition from national wholesale websites. But only if your business can capitalize on this growing trends.
Paying customers are looking for someone that sells what you sell where you are.
Who are they finding? If it's your competition and not you than we can help. We have several packages designed at getting your business found when people are looking for the goods and service you sell in the areas you sell them.
Micro Local Marketing Package
This is the entry level package of the local internet marketing world. The goal is to get you an accurate verified listing in the local (a.k.a. "Maps"), section of the three major search engines:
- Google Places (aka Google Maps)
- Bing Maps
- Yahoo Local
We will work with you to gather al the relevant information about your business that can be included, like your hours, exact address etc. Then we'll submit this information to these search engines following their guidelines and using the format they expect. Then we'll work with you on the easiest and best verification methods.
Not only does this save you time but it also ensures the process goes smoothly. Because when this process doesn't go smoothly it can take quite a bit of effort and several weeks of back and forth with the search engines to get it straightened out. It's best to get it right the first time.
Price $145 (This package is not for businesses that already have listings that are inaccurate and need fixed.).
Going beyond the basics.
Okay, so now you're in the game. That's great, it's going to help your customers find you and help connect you with new customers looking for your products and services. Now let's talk about persuading those that are unsure about this business they've never heard of? Perhaps they need a little extra nudge to get them motivated. We know how.
Now, let's talk about competing against the other businesses that are doing the same thing and how to get a larger share of the potential customers to come visit your web site and learn about your business, your services, instead of the other guys!
We have several well established and practiced methods of maximizing the effectiveness of a local internet presence. Start a conversation with us, tell us what you expect, we'll get some data about how many people are searching for what in your areas, we'll work out a plan together, you'll make money, we'll all be happy!
