Expert Says Local Business Directories Drive New Business
An expert in local marketing says local business directories can drive new business to retail stores that are suffering from a lack of sales.
Arroyo Grande, CA, United States – September 27, 2018 /PressCable/ —
There are mixed reviews about the state of retail sales in the US, but according to one expert, all successful local business owners have one thing in common.
“Retail store owners have taken a hit since the advent of the internet, but that doesn’t have to mean lackluster sales,” says a spokesman from FindUsLocal.com, an online local business directory that appeals to consumers because it offers free local listings as well as other local news, listings of events, and more. “The most successful local business owners understand that today’s shoppers look online when they want to find local businesses. But those that are experiencing a shortfall in sales haven’t yet made this change in thinking.”
He’s talking about the shift in consumer behavior that has more than 90 percent of shoppers using their smartphones, tablets, and laptops to find local businesses. Today’s consumers no longer use sources like the Yellow Pages or local newspaper to find the shops, service businesses, or restaurants they want to visit.
“The new answer to getting in front of those shoppers are local business directories,” he says. “It’s where shopper to go to look for local businesses, and if a business isn’t listed there, chances are it’s missing out on a lot of new customers.”
Local business owners don’t have to pay to be listed on these local directories because creating a free local business listing is free. “It only takes about ten minutes to set up a local listing,” says the spokesman, “but the benefits that small business owners will receive from them will last a long time.”
He recommends going to FindUsLocal.com and create a free local listing before all the holiday shoppers begin looking for the local businesses they plan to shop in for their holiday gifts.
About FindUsLocal: FindUsLocal uses geolocation technology in visitor’s browsers to construct a home page focused on their city, town or community. Right there on the front page, they’ll find local weather, sports results for their favorite teams, and announcements of the top musical acts and events coming to their city. Smart business owners list their businesses on the site to be seen by those who are specifically looking for businesses in their local area.
Contact Info:
Name: Matthew Hesser
Organization: Find Us Local USA Business Directory
Address: P.O. Box 880, Arroyo Grande, CA, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421, United States
Phone: +1-805-534-9800
For more information, please visit http://www.FindUsLocal.com
Source: PressCable
Release ID: 414044