Charlotte Local SEO Millions of Business Owners Frustrated With Poor-Performing Yellow Pages Ads

May 10, 2010 - PRLog -- Hungry customers search for local businesses every day. But they're not wading through huge yellow print directories anymore. They're finding everything they need to know in seconds on Google and on their cell phones. With free Google Maps local search listings, smart businesses can land at the top of the search results online and on mobile with no expensive pay-per-click advertising and no time-consuming Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

"With local search, businesses show up in front of potential customers right when they need them most - when they're searching," says Dave Jabas, successful business owner and founder of FindMyBusinessNow.com. "It's like getting a free yellow pages ad in the most popular phone book in the world."

According to recent studies,

97% of consumers use online media to research products and services in their local area. (Kelsey Group)
83% of local searchers will follow up with a phone call or visit to the listing that stands out best. (comScore)
90% of searchers won't look past page one of the results page. (Google)


What's more, Google now automatically knows exactly where a customer is searching from and serves up the most relevant results nearby. Businesses need to be on top of that list.

Local Search Marketing is the new key to the success of Main Street businesses. It's not a question of if business owners use this information, but when. The longer they put off getting listed, the harder it will be to reach the top spots.

It only takes three simple steps to make a real difference to the bottom line:

1) Show up in front of more searchers, more often. This means doing meaningful keyword research and knowing what customers are typing into Google.

2) Stand out as the most obvious choice among the other listings. Optimize listings using photos, videos, coupons and more.

3) Protect online reputations by managing reviews. Inaccurate information and bad reviews can seriously damage a business. Monitor listings weekly to take care of mistakes that could drive customers away.

To learn more about these three important steps and how to use Google Maps and local search marketing, visit  http://www.charlottemarketingfirms.com and request our free report.

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Charlotte Marketing Firms  is a team of local search marketing advisors dedicated to helping Main Street businesses succeed with this new form of online marketing. Using a combination of savvy keyword research, listing enhancements and online reputation management, they help businesses save thousands on their annual advertising budgets, while bringing in more customers than ever before.

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