Local business directories

With 1&1 List Local you can advertise your company in major local business directories. When you enter your details via your 1&1 Control Panel we will ensure that your company appears on the biggest local business directories such as Infobel, abclocal and Google+. These business directories receive up to 30 million visitors per month, so advertising in this way can dramatically boost the name and visibility of your business. In addition to these directories, your company details can also be added to social media websites like Facebook, and recommendation portals including scoot. Your business can also feature on mobile check-in services like Foursquare to ensure that people can find and engage with your business when on the go. Setting up 1&1 List Local is easy. First, all you need to do in order to be featured on your local business directory is to enter some basic information such as the name of your business, address, business opening hours and a brief description of the services or products you offer. With a few simple steps, 1&1 will then guide you in completing this process with helpful instructions and explanations along the way. If you have a company logo this can also be uploaded to the local directory. Additionally, you will be able to highlight certain words or phrases in your advert if you wish.

In times gone by, we'd reach for the phone directory when we wanted a certain local service or product. Now we just find business listings on the Internet when we want something. Most companies already feature on such local listings to make sure that it's is easy for people to find relevant information and their contact details.

Similarly, it's important for the success of your company to ensure that you're also on one of these free business listings, because your competitors could already be there, reaping the rewards of being a familiar name in the community. This is where 1&1 List Local can help. In a few simple steps you can upload relevant information for potential customers to view when browsing one of the free UK business listings. Beyond the basics such as your name and address, you can also add product descriptions, directions, and even a biography and short history of your company to your business list. If you choose 1&1 List Local Pro over1&1 List Local Basic, you will be able to see and react to customer feedback via the reputation management service, and have your business details feature on local business mapping services. What's fantastic about both Pro and Basic is that unlike a phone directory, with an online free business listing you can edit your details at any time. All you need to do is log into your 1&1 Control Panel and adapt any information that may have changed or otherwise needs to be updated. You can do this 24 hours a day, meaning that your information published on business lists is always accurate.

Uploading your information to 1&1 List Local is one of the best forms of free local advertising that you're likely to come across. Whatever product or service your company offers, you want to be sure that those living in your area aren't just your neighbours, but also your customers. With free local business advertising like 1&1 List Local, you can ensure that those who live in your vicinity are aware of your business and should consider using your services in the near future. Given the amount of people who search online for local shops and businesses, this is perhaps the best type of free local advertising in the UK that you are likely to find. Once you've uploaded your address, opening hours, relevant information and contact details, you can be sure that those in your local area will be able to find you. Once your details have been submitted to 1&1, you can then enjoy the free local advertising in the UK as your company appears in major local business listings. With 1&1 List Local Pro, you'll also be able to make use of our 24/7 expert help and support to guide you through any questions or queries that you may have concerning our service and free local business listings.