Network Solutions Launches Improvements to Online Business Directory ThinkLocal?
(PRWEB) November 15, 2007 -- Searching online for specific products and services in a local area can sometimes turn into a time-consuming and disjointed process if multiple searches are required to get to the specific information needed. Network Solutions online business directory (www.thinklocal.com) ThinkLocal? provides a simple solution for searching for local business information such as location, phone numbers and reviews. With the launch of new enhancements to ThinkLocal, Network Solutions® makes these searches even easier. Enhancements include home page updates such as an easier to navigate layout, the ability to save frequently searched locations and the addition of weather updates, local event information and driving directions.
Similar to an online yellowpages (www.thinklocal.com), ThinkLocal is a comprehensive online business directory that allows you to search by keyword, business name, geographic location or category to find local businesses that provide desired products and services. Business phone numbers and addresses, maps and reviews are also available, and many business listings also link to the business' Web site.
Business owners can also now purchase Enhanced Business Listings for a low monthly fee, offering prime placement on relevant results pages while linking their listing to their business' Web site and tracking impression count. With ThinkLocal enhanced listings, businesses of all sizes can strategically target areas that are more likely to produce lucrative results. A geographic targeting model is designed to serve both national corporations and local business owners. Local search enables these businesses to effectively communicate with well-segmented markets.
"ThinkLocal is a way for Network Solutions to assist small businesses in getting found online," says Pete Fox, Network Solutions Senior Vice President of Product Management and Engineering. "We continue to make improvements to this site in order to bring the best information and value to business owners and their customers. Every day more than 30,000 Web users visit ThinkLocal, which in turn benefits businesses that have listings," says Fox.
ThinkLocal? contains more than 17 million U.S. business listings including maps. For more information about ThinkLocal, please visit ThinkLocal.com (www.thinklocal.com).
About Network Solutions:
As an industry pioneer and over 28 years in the web services industry, Network Solutions® is committed to helping businesses succeed with affordable and simple one-stop shopping solutions. Network Solutions offers a comprehensive line of products for businesses, including affordable website design services, web marketing, search engine optimization, hosting, domain registration, and other Internet solutions.
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