The Search Is On!

As a traditional local business owner transitioning from the days of the yellow pages and newspaper to online marketing I thought the Google commercial below is inspiring.  It shows how powerful it is to have instant information at your fingertips at anytime.

Google, the largest collector of information, recognized the importance of local searches to consumers. As a result, Google created Google Places  – it’s a way to present searchers what they’re searching for in their own local towns or cities – whether it is a restaurant, dry cleaner or attorney.

This is why as a local business owner you want your business online so you can be found.  Being located online is more affordable than you might think.

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LAB Small Business Services online complimentary evaluation will reveal how past, current and future consumers view your business online.

 

Hello… I Can’t Find You!

There is nothing more frustrating than searching online for a local flowershop, mechanic or beauty salon and can’t find them.  When you type in their business name nothing comes up.  Or you get incorrect information on an out-of-date directory site.

How about this one, You type in your city and a service (like plumbing) and you get results for business’s 20 to 30 miles away and it takes hours for them to service your need.  When you know you have many local plumbers in your area. 

Everyday there are local customers or potential customers searching on line for your product or service and can’t find your business.

If you are business owner that is invisible online then make this 2012 your year to get your business visible online.  It’s really simple to get started.

1. Get an evaluation.  You don’t know what you don’t know.  Get a snapshot of what your business looks like when someone is search for your product or service local.  You can do this yourself by typing in your business name, service or product in Google Search
2. Next take the necessary steps to build your business’ visibility so your local market can find you.  It’s that simple.

Now, I do understand with so much information coming from everywhere regarding small business’ getting online it can be overwhelming.  So, do be afraid to ask for help.  That’s why I’m here and created LAB Small Business Services.  If you want to run your business and let me assist you then call me today.

If you have the time and what to do it yourself you can start with the basics.  Google has an excellent guide called “How-To-Guide For Getting Your Business Online.”  It’s a step-by-step guild that provides you will all the information and tools to get your business online and visible to your local market.

Whatever you decide, it’s important to your business to get visible online as soon as you can.  It’s important.