Google Category Tool by Blumenthals
A great kept secret for identifying the appropriate categories for your Google places listing: http://blumenthals.com/index.php?Google_LBC_Categories Thank you Blumenthals! … [...]
Tag Archives: Local Marketing
Local Businesses – Internet Marketing Overview
Here are two 'must read' blog posts about how local businesses can focus their online marketing efforts. Don Campbell gives an excellent overview, a 'must-do' list for local businesses just starting out with internet marketing. I highly recommend his 10 … [...]
ColoradoTOWN.com – How To Build Links and Great Content
This organization/business, ColoradoTown.com, is an example of great internet marketing – the site has an extensive network of back links pointing to it, and the site itself provides an extensive library of great content. The tag line, "Colorado Town Community … [...]
How is Your Business Listed at Google, Yahoo, and Other Top Search Engines?
Here's a great resource to see how your business is listed at Google, Yahoo, and other top search engines. Simply go to http://getlisted.org and type in your business name and zip code. The site will return how your business appears … [...]
How to Find Local Blogs and Directories
Here's a good tip for finding local blogs and directories. Simply search Google for your state + "Blog" or "News" or "Directory" your city + "Blog" or "News" or "Directory" your zip code + "Blog" or "News" or "Directory" This … [...]
Promoting Local Businesses by Starting a Local Blog
I have just launched a blog to support local businesses in my community – called Peak to Peak Promotions. The aim is to educate local business owners and employees about internet marketing, and to provide support, advice, and consultation. I'll … [...]
The 10 Most Popular Local Directories
A survey of the top 20 categories in the top 20 US cities came up with this list of the top 10 review sites for local listings: Yelp CitySearch InsiderPages Yahoo Local DealerRater JudysBook TripAdvisor Edmunds Zagat.com OpenTable (This information … [...]