If you own or manage a business providing products or services in your local area, you can no longer rely on conventional marketing activities. More people than ever are using smart phones and home computers to find local businesses online. Over 50% of all purchases are preceded by an internet search.
If you haven't taken steps to establish a local presence online, your potential clients will likely miss you entirely, finding your competitors instead.
High Tech Dents, Inc. located in Olathe, KS has been providing Paintless Dent Removal services to KC area automotive owners since 2005. They also offer wholesale services to dealerships and specialize in repairing door dings and hail damage. They are a member of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce and curently rank #1 in Google Places for several critical key word searches in their area.
Local search is where small businesses need to be, and this will help you show up in personalized and mobile search.
Quick Facts:
73% of all online activity is related to local content
82% of local searches follow up with a phone call or show up on your doorstep
66% of Americans use local search to find local businesses
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