Comments on: Local Search and Franchises http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/ Local Search Marketing information, resources, and updates to help the small business build their on-line visibility. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:29:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Rush on Business http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/comment-page-1/#comment-1077 Rush on Business Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:11:08 +0000 http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/#comment-1077 <strong>Franchisees Must Consider Internet Retailing Encroachment...</strong> I have written in the past about Iowa Franchise Law and Territorial Encroachment. Franchisees generally want an exclusive territory that is protected from encroachment by other franchisees or the franchisor's company owned stores. But have you conside... Franchisees Must Consider Internet Retailing Encroachment…

I have written in the past about Iowa Franchise Law and Territorial Encroachment. Franchisees generally want an exclusive territory that is protected from encroachment by other franchisees or the franchisor’s company owned stores. But have you conside…

]]> By: Larry Sullivan http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/comment-page-1/#comment-936 Larry Sullivan Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:35:17 +0000 http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/#comment-936 I totally agree Andrew. From what I have seen, it will take some time for many of the SMB owners to "figure out" how to drive leads from their website. Also many SMB owners are concerned about costs too. The profile pages seem to be an affordable alternative. I totally agree Andrew. From what I have seen, it will take some time for many of the SMB owners to “figure out” how to drive leads from their website. Also many SMB owners are concerned about costs too. The profile pages seem to be an affordable alternative.

]]> By: Local SEO Guide http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/comment-page-1/#comment-935 Local SEO Guide Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:18:11 +0000 http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/#comment-935 Larry, I think what the IYP guys would argue is that the majority of small biz websites are not designed with conversion in mind. Their business profile pages are just stripped down websites designed to get people to pick up the phone, send an email or click on a link. While I think most businesses should have their own sites and should be able to outrank IYPs, until they figure out how to drive leads off of their own sites there are benefits to having that IYP profile page. Larry,

I think what the IYP guys would argue is that the majority of small biz websites are not designed with conversion in mind. Their business profile pages are just stripped down websites designed to get people to pick up the phone, send an email or click on a link.

While I think most businesses should have their own sites and should be able to outrank IYPs, until they figure out how to drive leads off of their own sites there are benefits to having that IYP profile page.

]]> By: Teresha http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/comment-page-1/#comment-932 Teresha Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:43:39 +0000 http://www.localbizbits.com/2007/10/05/local-search-and-franchises/#comment-932 Totally agree that businesses should have both a good, informative website complete with comprehensive information and contact details AND a business profile page on any IYP and local search site that offer it. UK businesses can get a free business profile page with much more than the standard "name and address" type listing on http://www.bizwiki.co.uk. All you have to do is register and add your business - the US version is on its way soon! Totally agree that businesses should have both a good, informative website complete with comprehensive information and contact details AND a business profile page on any IYP and local search site that offer it.

UK businesses can get a free business profile page with much more than the standard “name and address” type listing on http://www.bizwiki.co.uk. All you have to do is register and add your business – the US version is on its way soon!

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