Free Tools for Local Businesses to Promote Themselves
I've actually got around to adding some extra's to this website that I've been meaninig to do for ages! Anyway it now means that if you're a local business in the Polzeath area there are a few tools for you to use and promote your business. Polzeath Beach.net now has over 1,500 users on social media and our website headlines get well over that in impressions across various media, so its well worth using this site to help your business, especially as its FREE.
Here's a brief guide to how the site can help you.
LIST ITEMS IN THE CLASSIFIEDS SECTION
Currently I have created these categories
Where to stay Polzeath
-> Polzeath Self Catering
-> Polzeath Caravaning and Camping
-> Polzeath B&B and Hotels
Polzeath Weddings
-> Polzeath Entertainment
-> Polzeath Catering
-> Polzeath Decoration
-> Polzeath Vehicles
Polzeath Hire
-> Polzeath Boating
-> Polzeath Surfing
Polzeath Classifieds
-> Polzeath Free gear
-> Polzeath Surfing Equipment
-> Polzeath paintings and arts
If there are any other categories you think should be included then let me know.
How to add a listing - the categories are listed on the menu bar above, click on the categories and scroll down to 'add item' - You can also choose to have a premium listing, guarateeing you are listed at the top of your category for only £5 a month.
ADD YOUR BUSINESS CARD - You'll need to login here first. Then go to 'Business Cards' on the top menu and scroll down to 'Add Your Business'
ADD AN EVENT- Again you'll need to be logged. If you're business is running some sort of 'event', then please let others now by adding it to the 'what's on calendar' . Ideal for pubs, hotels and special sales etc.
ADD YOUR TWITTER - if you have a twitter account you can add your feed to our 'Twitter Wall' - Leave your Twitter name at the bottom of the page and I will get it added.
If you have a local business no matter how big or small you need a presence on the internet. Getting listed in Yellow Pages is no longer the first call for getting found, most people will be using the internet to find you. You don't nesscarily have to have a website to benefit but there are some low cost things you need to do. This year MOBILE INTERNET use will be changing the market here massively, NOWS A GOOD TIME TO GET ON THE BANDWAGON. Send me your details at Contact LittleRipples and I can give you details on a plan for your business. Also I will be writing an indepth blog on getting prepared for the changes in internet use, so visit Little Ripples SEO and Social Networking and make sure sign up for one of my feeds and you'll be notified of new articles. LittleRipples Fanpage, LittleRipples RSS or LittleRipples Twitter
