It is important for businesses to be found online, not only through your own website, but also on major website directories, social media platforms and Google. Customers need to be able to find your contact details, location and a link to your website wherever they may be looking for you.<\/p>\n
Ensuring your business can be found within common online directories is a search engine optimisation strategy called link building. Links back to your website increase the chance of your customers finding your business around the web, increase trust and help improve your Google ranking.<\/p>\n
We have put together a list of the top 10 website directories that all New Zealand businesses should create a free listing on.<\/p>\n
This is probably the most important listing you need! Google My Business gives your business visibility on Google Maps and Google search in your local geographic area. Your listing includes contact details, directions, photos and shows online reviews.<\/p>\n
With a free Yellow Profile, you can give potential customers everything they need to know about your business. Yellow lists over 70,000 New Zealand businesses and is a trusted source when it comes to business details. A bonus of Yellow Profiles is that they can also rank highly in Google searches.<\/p>\n
Neighbourly is a local search directory that helps connect local people with local businesses all across New Zealand. Customers can search for your business by name or by industry.<\/p>\n
Hotfrog is another popular online directory all about connecting local businesses with their local communities. Hotfrog is an internationally recognised directory, existing in over 40 countries. This makes it more authoritative in search engines, as it is a globally trusted brand.<\/p>\n
Yelp is another international directory with a New Zealand specific site. Founded in 2004, Yelp now has an average of approximately 138 million monthly unique visitors per quarter and has collected over 61 million reviews to date, it is extremely popular with hospitality businesses.<\/p>\n
Finda is a New Zealand local business directory with thousands of kiwi business listings. A free listing lets businesses display contact details, photos, description, website and social media links.<\/p>\n
Eventfinda is the go to guide to all events in New Zealand. If your business holds any type of events, classes, courses or training it is worthwhile setting up a free Eventfinda business profile and listing for each event you run.<\/p>\n
Listing with your local Chamber of Commerce can help you be found online and network with existing businesses. You are also added to a nationwide database of businesses.<\/p>\n
It is important to look for online directories specific to your industry. Start with your local tourism destination website like rotoruanz.com<\/a> and find out if your business can be listed. Other major tourism sites like TripAdvisor<\/a>, newzealand.com<\/a> and menus.co.nz<\/a> are great for tourism and hospitality businesses.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t underestimate the power of your social media platforms when link building! A popular Facebook Page, Instagram or LinkedIn profile can rank highly in a Google search and provide valuable links back to your website. Start with the most popular platforms like Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. However, remember to only use those that are right for your business and that you can manage and update on a regular basis.<\/p>\n There are plenty of other free business directories out there! A few of these not quite making the top 10 include Brownbook<\/a>, Cylex<\/a> and Fyple<\/a>. The key is to look for websites that are authoritative in search engines, and also provide the option to add New Zealand specific listings.<\/p>\n Keen to use these tools to help your business? Need help in the online space?10. Social Media Platforms<\/h3>\n
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