introduction : local search marketing

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Introduction to local search marketing. Explains the reasons why it is a important online marketing tool

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LOCAL SEARCH

MARKETING

Is it really important for local businesses?

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WHAT IS LOCAL SEARCH MARKETING?

Online Users

Search

for local

product or service

See your website or business listing

Contact You

More Sales

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Local Search Marketing Statistics

According to Google, 20% of all searches are related to location

43% of search engine users are seeking a local merchant to buy something offline. Source: comScore Networks

54% of search users have substituted Internet/search for the phone book. Source: comScore Networks

The Kelsey Group reports that 74 % of Internet users perform local searches

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Local Online Search

Internet Yellow Pages

Word of Mouth

Print Yellow Pages

Local Newspapers

Radio

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

80%

70%

75%

40%

45%

30%

80% of users research online before making a purchase

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SMALL BUSINESS SEARCH MARKETING SURVEY RESULTS

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What Statistics Tell You……

1. More people search internet for local goods and services

2. Traditional marketing methods don’t work now!

3. Importance of creating an web presence

4. Can establish a formidable competitive advantage

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Benefits of Local Search Marketing

Enhance Your Online Visibility

Target the Customers in Your Locality

Acquire New Clients

More Sales

Increase Your ROI

Develop An Online Brand Image

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Start Building An Online Presence

By Creating a Business Website

By Claiming Business Listings in Business Directories

By Involving in Niche Online Social Networks

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Types Of Local Search Sites

Search Engine Maps (Google, Bing and Yahoo)

Review Sites (Yelp, Tripadvisor, Zagat)

Business Directories (InfoUSA, Acxiom)

Yellow Page Directories (Yellowpages.com, Superpages)

Local Directories (CitySearch, Localeze)

Niche, Industry Specific Directories (Health Grades)

These are sites which people use online to find local business

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The Three Most Important

Get Listed In Search Engine Maps

Google Places (Google Maps)

Yahoo Local

Bing Business Portal

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What does Local Search Marketing include?

1. Claim and Verify Local Listings

2. Managing Listings for Several Locations

3. Optimize Local Listings for Increased Local SEO Traffic

4. Help You Monitor Customer Reviews and Feedbacks

5. Submit Your Business to Other Local Business Directories

6. Setup Traffic Analytics Properly to Track Local Activity

7. Promote Your Local Listings

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Local search marketing can be used by all local businesses

and service providers to increase their customer

footfall.

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As the famous Golf player,Ben Hogan, once said

"Placing the ball in the right position for the next shot is eighty percent of winning golf".

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Place yourself where your target audience

Is!

Helping You Grow

By

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