Most people surveyed recently were just as likely to turn to the internet, as they were to ask for personal recommendations about local businesses. For business owners, this is a good indication that now more than ever, it’s important to have a strong online presence. We’ve highlighted a few key takeaways from the survey below:
1) “There has been a significant jump in the number of consumers using the Internet to find local businesses, and the regularity of their ‘searches’ has also increased.” In fact, only 15% of consumers surveyed have not used the internet to find a local business in the past 12 months. This number is down from 21% in 2010.
2) The majority of consumers surveyed use online reviews to make spending decisions. 27% of consumers are regularly reading online reviews, while another 49% are occasional readers.
Local directories like Business Faves is a great place to get a free business listing to help SEO for your business and to help local customers find your business on the internet.
October 16th, 2012 at 3:29 am
What is the best way for people to find your website?
October 16th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Is this for real?
October 25th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Wow it’s hard to believe!
October 29th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
SEO is definably the best bang for your buck. Although Google ad words is the fastest but costs more money ongoing.
Get more information here: http://www.dwhs.net/search-engine-optimization.htm
December 26th, 2012 at 11:51 am
Wow I’m getting a website this week!
February 4th, 2013 at 11:48 am
Everyone loves it when individuals come together and share thoughts.
Great website, keep it up!
February 7th, 2013 at 4:41 am
Really you need to hit marketing from several angles, locally, web, print, and if you have some serious cash, TV.
March 2nd, 2013 at 11:50 am
It will be 99% soon enough!