When it comes to Local Search, local directories play a HUGE role in local businesses getting found. There are hundreds of local directories on the web today, with most of them just offering listings of Name, Address and Phone Number. While these are important, and very helpful for Search Engines, they don’t provide any other added value for the business owners. This is where the EastTexas.biz local directory is different. It not only provides great information for search engines, but it also provides more added value and flexibility for the East Texas business owners and consumers that are on it.
Why East Texas Locals Love Us!
EastTexas.biz is a very unique local directory that offers multiple reasons for East Texans to visit our site.
Free Classifieds: Looking to buy or sell your stuff? EastTexas.biz has a FREE Classifieds section where East Texans can buy and sell their local items absolutely FREE!
Movies: Going to the Movies? EastTexas.biz has movies & showtime listings for all of the major movie theaters in East Texas. Users can also watch the movie trailers and rate the movies directly on the EastTexas.biz site
Events: Looking for Local Events? East Texans can find and post local events on EastTexas.biz – absolutely FREE!
Coupons: Want to Save Money? EastTexas.biz has coupons from local businesses that can be downloaded, sent to the users cell phone, or shared with their friends!
Win Cash & Prizes: EastTexas.biz is integrated with Facebook and allows their users to earn points towards cash and prizes just for using EastTexas.biz and Facebook together! Post classifieds, review businesses, share coupons and rate movies all to earn points to redeem for FREE Prizes, such as gift cards, ipads, computers, tv’s and MUCH MORE!
Daily Deals (coming soon): Want to Save Even MORE Money? Soon you will be able to do just that with the EastTexas.biz Daily Deals! Save 50-90% on Local Products and Services!
As you can see, there are many reasons for East Texas locals to visit EastTexas.biz on a daily basis. This is why it is valuable for East Texas businesses to be listed on the site. All Basic business listings on the site are completely FREE. Is your business listed? Visit www.easttexas.biz and check today! If it’s not listed, click Sign Up in the upper right hand corner and sign your business up today!
For those business owners looking for MORE LOCAL EXPOSURE, there are Upgraded Listings available.
1- Home Page Business Spotlight: Your business logo and company name rotate on the home page in the Business Spotlight section
2- Home Page Featured Coupon: Your business coupons, which can be added, deleted, or edited by you 24/7, rotate on the home page in the Featured Coupon section
3- Top of Category Rotation: Your business listing rotates at the top of your selected categories, so it’s not just about Alphabetical placement
4- Map & Directions: Your business listing has a full Map of your location and a button to Get Directions
5- Business Description: You are able to create a custom business description that explains more about your business than a standard Local Directory listing
6- Link to Website: There is a link to your website, with a picture of your home page. This helps drive traffic to your site and also helps boost your SEO because you are now linked to a powerful website
7- Online Capture Form: If consumers want to contact you, there is a convenient Online Capture Form they can fill out that will email you – keeping your email address private and avoiding spam emails
8- Facebook “Like” and Reviews: Users can log into their Facebook account and “Like” your business and give it Reviews. This information automatically posts to their Facebook wall, giving you instant PR and traffic on Facebook – GREAT for referrals!
9-Business Analytics: Just like your website, your listing on EastTexas.biz has its own built-in Analytics, so you can see how many people viewed your profile, how they found your profile, and what keywords they used to find you
10- Digital Coupons: You have the ability to post Online Coupons for your consumers to download, text to their cell phone and share with their friends on Facebook. This is a great tool in getting business in the door – as everyone loves to use coupons
11-Keyword Management: Since EastTexas.biz has a search feature on it, you have the ability to enter keywords that you want to show up for when someone is searching for them on the site.
12- Monthly Marketing Feeds: Every month, you will receive a fresh list of leads for New Business and New Homeowners in East Texas for your marketing needs
13- Business Video: Your business listing includes a place for a business video – this helps local customers get to know you and your business better and is a great marketing tool
14- Rotating Banner Ads: These listings include all of the items above, PLUS professionally designed Rotating Banner Ads in the following site locations: Home Page, Main Categories, Sub-Categories, Movies, Classifieds, Coupons, Events, Weather and News pages.
With this package, local consumers are more likely to see your business, no matter where they are looking on the EastTexas.biz site.
Other Options for EVEN MORE EXPOSURE:
15- Exclusive Listing: With this listing, your business becomes the EXCLUSIVE listing in your preferred business category – ensuring your dominance over all of your competitors
16- Expert Column: Catapult your business and reputation by becoming an Expert Column on the EastTexas.biz site. These expert columns rotate on the home page, along with a headshot of the business owner, giving you name recognition and expert status in your field all throughout East Texas
17- Site Sponsor: With this listing, your business banner is bigger and at the top of the pages, instead of on the side. Only 12 of these listings are allowed, and they are exclusive per main category, so once they are gone, they are GONE! With this listing, your business will receive MAXIMUM exposure and be seen by the MOST local consumers!
For Pricing, please contact us, as the pricing is different per business category. Also, watch our facebook page for pricing specials!
