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13. Types Of Local Search Sites These are sites which people use online to find local business Search Engine Maps (Google, Bing and Yahoo) Review Sites (Yelp, Tripadvisor, Zagat) Business Directories (InfoUSA, Acxiom) Yellow Page Directories (Yellowpages.com, Superpages) Local Directories (CitySearch, Localeze) Niche, Industry Specific Directories (Health Grades) www.list-of-companies.org
14. The Three Most Important Get Listed In Search Engine Maps Google Places (Google Maps) Yahoo Local Bing Business Portal www.list-of-companies.org
15. What does Local Search Marketing include? Claim and Verify Local Listings Managing Listings for Several Locations Optimize Local Listings for Increased Local SEO Traffic Help You Monitor Customer Reviews and Feedbacks Submit Your Business to Other Local Business Directories Setup Traffic Analytics Properly to Track Local Activity Promote Your Local Listings www.list-of-companies.org
16. Local search marketing can be used by all local businesses and service providers to increase their customer footfall. www.list-of-companies.org
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