Local 'Online Business Listings' can increase traffic

Internet sales should reach $ 116 billion in 2007. If you have a business and a Web site, you need to grab a piece of that pie, or a greater share of what they're getting.

One of the best ways to do this is through free web listings. With thousands of new users coming to the Web every day, and millions more that makes a substantial part of their lives, it is an element must do for your business.

The best part is, search engines and directories are making it easier than ever to increase your visibility on the web. All major search engines and directories have to search for "local news" a high priority.

Right now, most of the major search engines and web directories will allow you to list your business for free, even if they do offer updates that provide the advantage of sending your logo, photos and other goodies. Let's take a look at some of these resources.

Verizon Superpages

If you do not have a list then you should Superpages. It's Free.

Superpages allows users to have their free inclusion appear in multiple categories. Many consumers use the Super pages when searching for local services and products so it's a good idea to have your ad in the largest possible number of stakeholders. Superpages has search functions that allow users to search by keyword, company name, city, state or zip.

To start paste this link into your browser.

http://yellowpages.superpages.com/profiler/register_import.jsp?

Google Local Listings

I tried to 'auto repair in Virginia Beach.' See the results below.
Google local listings is linked to Google Maps, so if you have a store location or 100 stores, Google will allow you to list them all until you have a physical address for each list.

It will not cost a cent. You can create and display a business listing for free. All you have to do is register for a free account.
Click here or the image to start Google.



Yahoo local listings

Want to get listed in Yahoo Local? (Choose the basic list)
Click here to begin.

MSN Local Listings (run by the local Eze)
Want to get listed in Yahoo Local?
Click here to upload your ad local information.

Ads by Ask.com Local (Click on 'Add a Record Business')
Ask.com pulls the majority of their local results through Info-USA.
Want to get listed in the results of local Ask.com?
Click here to add your data to InfoUSA.

When you have the opportunity to substantially increase your business through some effort and no money, is a winner .......