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Attracting Local Clients For Your Business In 2014

Thursday, February 20, 2014

By Ben Khatib


When considering methods on how to attract potential local business, the importance lies in focusing on marketing to local prospects. Today, there are multitudes of either low cost or free marketing tools that are available on the Internet. Local listings for companies that meet up with a search criteria will benefit from appearing on searches that appear with the business name. Searchers can directly access the business from this search method, customer reviews are included which promotes the credibility of the business.



The goal in appearing on Google+ local listing searches is to appear as a letter. Other listings that are unable to make it onto the listing panels appear as small red dots. The letter is a much easier way of potential customers locating the local business. Customer reviews of an honest and genuine nature boost the credibility of local businesses ensuring higher prospects in attracting new business. Google+ uses a built in system for reviews, however, there are various inexpensive Internet versions that businesses can use.

Local websites should contain interesting yet informing information on the products or services on offer. This information can be delivered using a combination of text, images and videos. Additionally, the website must be easy to access and navigate as methods in attracting prospective customers to the website.

The appearance of a website may be of importance. However, content is much more important than the visual appearance of a site. Local websites on a general level does not need a professional design and self-build packages for websites are available at a low cost.

Implement a local marketing strategy by using search engine optimization, social media, purchasing local ads or developing an efficient mobile marketing strategy. Don't forget to connect with the people who come to your store by letting them know about your online presence.




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