As the number of mobile phone users increases exponentially in Nigeria, UrBiz International an online based marketing company has launched a mobile website which it described as the address book for Nigeria businesses.
The focus of this service is mobile marketing. The service being a business (company) information search service is being held at a mobile website called findBiz9ja (http://www.findbiz9ja.param.mobi). FindBiz9ja is a mobile accessible website which provides search boxes for visitor to type the name of the company they need information about.
According the management source, this service is aimed at bridging the communication gap between consumers and companies in Nigeria. "We want a platform where consumers will have direct and cost free access to the business information in the country, thereby helping both businesses and people get closer". Affirmed the Senior Sales Manger, Mr. Tolani Tijani.
There are really many business directories in Nigeria; findbiz9ja is one of the best especially with making it possible for mobile phone users to get closer to the companies in the country directly on their mobile phones, all at little or no cost. The information accessible by the visitors includes the business names, full addresses, phone numbers, emails and website. The management also added that more interesting features will be added in the future.
The management also disclosed that the website had already incorporated more that 500 companies and has projected More than 100% increase before the mid of 2009.
With the introduction of mobile marketing with this mobile business directory, it is expected that cost of advertisements will be minimized. And more businesses will like to use this service to boost their closeness to their prospects and existing clients.
