Why get Known Locally?

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Testimonials

"To date having a website presence has always been put on the back burner for me, so I was excited to learn about the Known Locally service on the new Sage Spark website. This service allows me to register my own domain name, add details about my business and enables potential clients to find me on search engines.

Having the ability to control whether or not I am “accepting new clients” was of particular interest to me. Well worth taking a look at if you need a web presence without the hassle!"

Moira Milligan, CPB
Simply Accounting Certified Consultant.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are local business directories?
• Which local business directories does my business get submitted to?
• How much information will be included about my company?
• When will my Known Locally listing be live?
• I have subscribed to the Known Locally service, but why isn’t my business showing up on Google and other local business directories?
• Will Known Locally increase my chances of being found?
• Will my business be found on search engines?
• What if I already have a website?
• What countries does Known Locally support?

For more answers or post questions, visit our support forum.

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What are local business directories?

Local business directories are websites that specialize in informing customers about businesses in their local area.

Local Business listings result in much higher conversion rates (ie. customers contacting the local merchant or initiating sales) because the business listings are much more relevant than traditional search engine results.

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Which local business directories does my business get submitted to?

The local business directories we submit to depend on what is currently the most popular. This includes Google, Yahoo and MSN.

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How much information will be included about my company?

With your 1-page website, you can include a detailed description about your business. We also have dedicated areas to display your company logo, contact information, hours of operation and specialization. We automatically generate a local map display it on your profile, so that your customers can find you easier.

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When will my Known Locally listing be live?

It takes up to 72 hours for your Web page to be visible on the Internet.

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I have subscribed to the Known Locally service, but why isn’t my business showing up on Google and other local business directories?

When you subscribe, we immediately submit your business to the top local business directories. However, some local business directories take up to several weeks to update their records.

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Will Known Locally increase my chances of being found?

Yes, recent statistics show that about 400 million searches are done on local business directories each month, and that number continues to grow.

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Will my business be found on search engines?

Yes, in addition to being submitted to the top 15 local business directories, Web page will be search-engine optimized and submitted to the top search engines (Google, Yahoo and MSN).

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What if I already have a website?

If you already have a website, you can still enjoy the benefits of increased traffic and visibility by providing a link to your website on your Known Locally webpage.

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What countries does Known Locally support?

Currently, Known Locally subscriptions are only offered in Canada and the U.S.

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Support Forum:

www.sagespark.com/forums/support-forums/known-locally