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Local Online Business Directories are web portals that list, categorize, and map local businesses. Additionally, most Local Business Directories also allow for customers to write reviews on local businesses listed within the directory. In recent years, as the use of the web and mobile devices have become the norm in most demographics, Local Online Business Directories have essentially replaced traditional print (yellow page) Business Directories. As such, they have become the standard in how local businesses are searched for and found in today's smart consumer marketplace. Any local business owner, website or not, should make sure they are listed on all the main Online Business Directories and optimizing their local directory business listings should be a top marketing priority. For local businesses that do have a website, being listed on the top Local Business Directories can also be very beneficial for local SEO. Most Local Business Directories are free and simple for business owners to list or claim their business on and typically also offer paid advertising options for additional exposure. Additionally, many Local Business Directories allow for businesses to add a deal or coupon to their listing page to help attract first time customers. The top 3 Search Engines (Google, Yahoo!, and Bing) all integrate their business listings directly into their search results, making them the most important directories to listed on. In addition to the big 3 Search portals, there are also many other popular Local Business Directories that can be beneficial to be listed on. Listed below for user reviews and comparison are the most widely used and most beneficial Local Business Directories to be listed on. Listed in separate sub-categories are Local Business Directory Listing Services and Google Places Optimization Services.
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