What is a Directory? In terms of digital marketing, a directory or more specifically a business directory is an online listing of businesses. The listings provide information about specific businesses such as the name, address, contact information, associations, and the services and products offered. These businesses are usually categorized, by location, activity, or size. It is important that … [Read more...]
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Proximity to Searcher
What is the Proximity to Searcher Factor? Simply put, proximity to searcher is the closeness of the searcher's address to the point of search. In Google, the results would appear in the Google Maps results, and the business results would be sorted by proximity to the searcher's physical location. This Searcher-to-Business Distance answers one question primary question: Which businesses are … [Read more...]
Local Citation for Local SEO
What is a Citation? A citation is a reference to your business on the internet. Most commonly include business name, address, phone number, and website link. What is a Structured Citation? A reference to your business name, address, phone number, and link in a business directory listing websites such as yelp.ca, yellowpages.ca, and profile.ca. What is an Unstructured Citation? A reference to … [Read more...]
How to: Add a Business to Show Me Local
Step-By-Step Guide to Add a Business to Show Me Local Show Me Local is a multi-national directory that groups businesses by industry and region. Show Me Local is available in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This step-by-step guide will show you how to list your business on the Canadian version of Show Me Local.Step 1: Go to Show Me LocalWhen you … [Read more...]
How To Add A Business to Profile Canada
Step-by-step Guide to Add A Business to Profile Canada Profile Canada is an online directory for Canadian Businesses. This guide will show you step-by-step how to list your business on Profile Canada.Step 1: Go to ProfileCanadaThe home page of Profile Canada is fairly standard. Along the top and to the right you will see the option to "Add A Business". Select this option to move to … [Read more...]
How to: Advertise on Canada411.ca
Step-by-step Guide to Advertise on Canada411.ca Canada411.ca is a Canadian based online directory. Users can find and save businesses, and use a reverse phone number lookup to identify missed calls. Adding your business to Canada411 and other directories can help you gain more presence online, and opens you to a new customer base. Follow our step-by-step guide to get your business listed on … [Read more...]
How To: Submit Your Business to 2FindLocal
Step-by-step Instructions to Submit Your Business to 2FindLocal 2FindLocal is an online directory that focuses on small businesses. 2FindLocal is available in Canada, USA, the UK, and Australia, and groups businesses by region or city. Follow our step-by-step guide to Submit your Business to 2FindLocal-Canada.Step 1: Go to 2FindLocalYou will see a home page similar to the one shown above. … [Read more...]
How To Submit a Business to iBegin.com
Step-by-step Instructions to Submit a Business to iBegin.com iBegin.com is a free, online directory that allows you to find businesses in your area, or in other parts of the country. By adding your business to a variety of different online directories, you can increase your digital presence and increase your Local SEO visibility. This blog will show you, step by step, how to submit a business … [Read more...]
How To Add A Free Listing to Yellowpages.ca
Step-by-step Instructions to Add a Free Listing to Yellowpages.ca Yellowpages.ca is a popular directory listing that allows you to find local and national businesses. This blog will show you, step by step, how to add your free listing to Yellowpages.ca.Step 1: Go to Yellowpages.caScroll to the bottom of the home page. Under the heading 'Advertisers', select 'Add a free listing'. … [Read more...]
How To List Your Business on ZipLocal.com
Step-by-step Instructions to List Your Business on ZipLocal.com ZipLocal.com is a free, online directory, that specializes in small business marketing. After you add your business to Ziplocal.com, potential customers will be able to view the profile you create. This step-by-step guide will show you how to List Your Business on ZipLocal.com by creating a free, basic profile.Step 1: Go … [Read more...]