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Traffic
How do I know how many hits my listing is getting?
After logging into your account you can view a snapshot of listing traffic. This includes number of visits. You can also track the number of visits to an external website that may be associated to your listing.
Qualifying listings that offer banners will show the number of times a banner is displayed, clicked and the percentage of those that click through.
How do I know that the number of ratings my listing receives are real?
The directory logs IP addresses so that only 1 rating per person is allowed.
General
What are the Benefits?
+ "BEST OF " branding for your business. Customers and prospects will begin to associate your business as one of the best in the area.
+ "BEST OF " marketing strategy will greatly enhance any advertising and marketing that you're currenlty doing or will do in the future.
+ Helps you put your best foot forward. Easily, thoroughly and quickly inform site visitors what you have to offer.
+ Spend less time calling on the wrong prospects and start targeting YOUR prospective customers.
+ Grow and expand your presence on the search engines. The more information that's written about you, the more visible you'll be when customers search for your competitors.
Listings
How do I manage my listings?
Click LOGIN NOW from either the Menu Sidebar or the top right corner of the page.
Enter your unique User Name and Password. (If you need this information sent to you please click PASSWORD REMINDER.
From your account page you can:
- add listings/categories
- delete listings/categories
- change listings/categories
- upload images, documents, media files, etc.
- track your hits
I have multiple listings and am unable to use my Business Name as the Title for the listings. Why not?
We suggest you choose a different variation of your business name ( ie. ABC Company of Peoria) or company slogan when purchasing multiple listings. This helps distinguish your business for site visitors searching Local Areas. It can also enhance your search engine presence.
Locations / Local Areas
What are Locations/Local Areas?
Best of Greater Cities is a Local Online Directory. Listings are sorted into 5 Local Areas:
- North Scottsdale
- Scottsdale - East Valley
- North Phoenix
- Central Phoenix
- West Valley
This allows users to find businesses who service their more immediate area.
How many Locations/Local Areas may I select?
You must select 1 Local Area upon initial registration. This may be changed from your account page at any time.
My business serves customers Valleywide. What should I do?
If you're a valleywide business and in a competitive category you should consider listing yourself in all 5 areas.
To do this:
- Initially choose 1 Local Area.
- Log into your Account Page
- ADD LISTING for each area desired (up to 5)
Be sure to choose a different listing title for each Local Area as the site will not allow duplicate listing titles. It's suggested that you use company tag lines or variations of your business name in order to enhance your search engine presence.
Membership
How do I qualify for memberhsip?
You business listing must obtain a minimum of 10 positive ratings and 10 positive reviews.
What do I get as a member?
+ Personalized Best of Greater Cities Award to display
+ Best of Greater Cities window decals
+ Authorized use of BOGC name and logo in all marketing.
Full list of Features and Benefits of Membership:
Google, Yahoo, Bing submissions
Search Engine Optimization
Keywords, Meta Tags
Social Network Promotions (Facebook, Twitter, 285 other sites)
Free Constant Contact Email Program
Instant upgrade, Instant discount
Personalized Best Of Greater Cities Marble Award To Display
Best Of Greater Cities printed materials (business cards, decals, etc.)
Right to use and display Best Of Greater Cities/Phoenix name
Right to use and display Best Of Greater Cities/Phoenix logo
Customized free BOGC website creation
Customized logos
Customized top and side banners
Photos , Multimedia (video-audio)
Category Exclusivity
Maps, directions
Link to company website
Technical support
Discount on website, domain names, hosting, online services
Consultation by phone
Featured listing
Free membership to BOGC
Tracking your own stats (hits, visitors, clicks)
Categories (up to 5)
Business Description
Address, Phone
Email
Classified ads, special deals
HTML editor
Ratings, Reviews
Documents
Skype
Review Monitor
Business promos
Press Release & Publicity
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