Intro

You're in Business - you need to be found instead of you locating every customer by yourself. One of the cheapest and easiest ways to get out there is to list your business on a variety of FREE directories.

There are a number of generalized directories that list every kind of company from A to Z, but there are also industry specific directories (they may charge you to list but the fees are usually nominal for the leads you receive in return).

Here are a few of the more popular directories that are Free to list in
True Local - http://www.truelocal.com.au
Gum Tree - http://www.gumtree.com.au
D Look - http://www.dlook.com.au
Shop seek - http://www.shopseek.com.au
Enterprise search - http://www.enterprisesearch.com.au
Local Business Guide - http://www.localbusinessguide.com.au
Aussie Pages - http://www.aussiepages.com.au
Hot Frog - http://www.hotfrog.com.au
Aussie Web - http://www.aussieweb.com.au
Start Local - http://www.startlocal.com.au
MediaBizNet - http://www.mediabiznet.com.au
Web Directory Australia- http://www.web-directory-australia

Google Maps

On the first page of Google you will often find a map and a list of companies by the side. This facility is called Google Maps and you can list your business on Google Maps for free.

Click here to link through to the sign up page to list your business on Google Maps

Definition

A directory is a facility that allows you to place company contact details, service and product details as well as links to your website and email through their forms. They make money through the advertising they place on their website and so to you - the listing is usually a free service.

Benefits

• The benefits of listing are endless; you get more exposure than you would if you do not list.
• The Search engines rank you higher because you are linked to a variety of highly ranked websites.
• The directory users find you by using the directory system.

Pros

• It\'s simple
• It\'s easy
• It\'s effective
• It\'s free

Cons

• It takes time to enter all the info - fortunately it is a service we offer.

How to Implement this into your Business

Simply fill in our form and we will quote to set up your listings on your behalf.

Tips

• Make sure you keep the data on your directory listings current, so if you move or change telephone number, email or web address make sure you update it, if you remove a service or add new ones - make sure your directory listings are updated.
• Keep a list of the directories you are listed in together with your usernames and passwords so you can update them whenever you need to.