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Practical business, marketing, local SEO and growth insights from the U.S.-based team behind the directory, to help your business get found by the customers in your community.
300 articles
Oct 25, 2024
How to Choose a Wedding Planner
A practical guide to choosing the right wedding planner: full vs. day-of service, budgets, vendor networks, reviews, contracts, and the questions to ask.
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Oct 15, 2024
From Listing to Phone Call: Turning a Directory Profile Into Customers
A directory listing only pays off when it turns a browsing customer into a call. Here is how to set up a listing that gets picked from a list of competitors.
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Oct 13, 2024
Heating Tune-Up Season: How HVAC Companies Fill the Calendar Before the First Cold Snap
Heating tune-up season is the quiet stretch before the no-heat calls. Here's how HVAC companies update listings, book tune-ups and prepare for the first cold snap.
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Oct 9, 2024
Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before the Year Ends: A Fall Checklist
Many dental plans reset in January, and unused dental insurance benefits usually vanish. Here is a simple fall checklist to book care and use what you've paid for.
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Oct 7, 2024
Selling to Businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth: A Fall Playbook for B2B Service Firms
Fall is planning season for offices across the Metroplex. A practical playbook for selling to businesses in Dallas and Fort Worth, from your listing to year-end follow-up.
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Oct 4, 2024
How to Get Your Business Found in Colorado
Most Colorado customers find you online first. Here's how to use directory listings and consistent details to get your small business found across the state.
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Sep 28, 2024
Booking Fall Family Photos: How to Choose a Family Portrait Photographer
Fall weekends fill fast. How to choose a family portrait photographer, what to ask before you book, and how to get photos back in time for holiday cards.
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Sep 23, 2024
Marketing Ideas for Pet-Service Businesses
Practical, free-first pet business marketing ideas: get found locally, use directory listings, show photos, earn reviews, win repeat clients and referrals.
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Sep 10, 2024
How to Use Listings Junkie to Find Local Businesses
A plain-English guide to finding local businesses on Listings Junkie: browse by category or state, search and filter, read listings, and list your business.
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Aug 30, 2024
How to Choose a Pet Groomer You Can Trust
A practical guide to choosing a pet groomer you can trust: matching your pet's needs, checking cleanliness, services, reviews, visits, and key questions.
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Aug 29, 2024
Asking Your Neighborhood Group for a Recommendation (and Getting Answers You Can Use)
Asking for local recommendations online works best with the right post. How to word it, read the replies, check the names and stay safe in neighborhood groups.
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Aug 20, 2024
How to Get Your Business Found in North Carolina
A practical, free guide for North Carolina small-business owners on getting found locally with consistent listings, clear categories, and a free directory spot.
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