Sometimes, it’s not enough just to optimize for the major search engines. You also need to get listed in the local directories too. In fact, you need to do this if you have a local business that thrives on telephone calls from local customers. For example, if you operate a plumbing business, you need to have your plumbing business listed on as many local directories as possible. Doing so will ensure that you’ll get a constant flow of new and repeat business locally. And when I say local directories, I’m referring to popular destination like Google Local, Yahoo Local, and MSN Live.
Get listed here:
http://maps.google.com
http://local.yahoo.com
http://maps.live.com
Get listed today, and don’t delay. You could be losing customers to your competition. In fact, if you get listed in these local directories, you could potentially reduce your PPC advertising if you’re spending any money with Google Adwords or Yahoo Search Marketing. And in these disparate times, who doesn’t want to save money, right? 
