Free Listings

The best free local listings for your business to get noticed are here, however we need to go over a few important subjects first.
The internet is called the web for a reason. Each listing and account you create needs to MATCH EXACTLY. Name, address and phone number (NAP) these all need to be the same throughout all social media and local directories. Once this is done search engines will grab that same information from all of these different sources and make your business more visible ( like a big spider web )
The internet is called the web for a reason. Each listing and account you create needs to MATCH EXACTLY. Name, address and phone number (NAP) these all need to be the same throughout all social media and local directories. Once this is done search engines will grab that same information from all of these different sources and make your business more visible ( like a big spider web )
One of the best free listing you can get will be a google my business page. Once you are in the top 3 listings your phone will ring everyday with cash calls. There are some important steps you need to take before just setting up a account.
Rules To Success
#1. DO NOT LIST YOUR BUSINESS AS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE on the internet! This section is entirely different from the roadside assistance portion of your business ( roadside is contracted work and no advertising is needed ).
To receive CASH CALLS you will have to advertise to get the phone ringing but you will also get paid more. Remember we are setting this business up to have multiple revenue streams. This first strategy may seem odd but we are here to make money and trust me this will make you more money then listing your business as roadside assistance.
List your business as a VEHICLE UNLOCK SERVICE instead. These calls are much more frequent and you will make more money on a daily basis. Also if the roadside portion of your business has a slow day then these calls will give you a whole different route to make money.
With that being said you will to use the word locksmith as a keyword when it comes to advertising. Yes people will ask you if you make keys but don't worry all you need to say is " sorry we only do emergency unlock and roadside service." This is vital to list your business as a locksmith with google if you want the maximum amount of cash calls.
#2 Google is very picky who they approve under the locksmith category. If you just create a free listing without doing some leg work they will deny you. Instead you have to list some local citations first and then create your free account.
What is a local citation?
A local citation is any online mention of the name, address, and phone number for a local business. Citations can occur on local business directories, on websites and apps, and on social platforms. Citations help Internet users to discover local businesses and can also impact local search engine rankings.
Remember when listing these citations make sure they all MATCH! Below is very useful list to get you started but before you start putting in your business information here are some great keywords you can use whenever you are describing your emergency unlock service. Also it is ok to put in a few roadside assistance services but the majority need to be focused around unlocking vehicles.
KEYWORDS
Its pretty obvious that you need to create a free facebook page but here are some other free listings that you should summit before creating a google my business page.
Local Citation sites
Facebook - Facebook is a surprisingly powerful tool for local businesses, doubling as a message board for announcements and a place to interact with patrons. Also, search engines tend to emphasize social as a ranking factor.
Yelp - People love voicing their opinion online, and the chances are good that they already have something to say about your business on Yelp. Claiming your listing allows you to add accurate details like shop hours and a direct website link.
YellowPages - Listing your business on YellowPages is quick, free and provides excellent traction for local-based searches.
Yahoo! Local - Yahoo’s local pages are a great resource for small businesses. Basic listings are free.
TripAdvisor - TripAdvisor listings are free as long as you are not a hotel. It tracks reviews similar to Yelp.
MerchantCircle - MerchantCircle aims to provide services to local businesses and consumers, but listing your business on it is often enough.
Superpages - Superpages allows businesses to claim a listing or create a basic listing for free.
YellowBook - YellowBook may have trailed YellowPages in paper form, but their website is a powerful resource for businesses thanks to parent company hibu.
Crunchbase - Crunchbase is a database formed by website TechCrunch to help aggregate tech startups into easily searchable listings.
CitySearch - CitySearch provides a network for local businesses and connects them with other services like UrbanSpoon and MerchantCircle.
LocalStack - LocalStack offers listings for local businesses in addition to a social network for people to review and discuss some of their favorites.
Kudzu - Kudzu offers AngiesList style listings and reviews for local renovators and service providers.
Bing - Bing may play second fiddle to Google, but with millions of daily searches, it is still a pretty big fiddle! Claim a business page listing to earn a prominent spot in their search results and offer detailed descriptions on your map pin.
AngiesList - AngiesList just became free for users, creating even more incentive for businesses to claim their free listing on the site. Reviews pull in traffic and improve your business’ reputation.
Local.Com - Local.com serves as yet another hometown hub page that provides listings, news and some social features.
Foursquare - Claiming your listing on Foursquare is free through the mail, and could help encourage people to “check-in” to your business any time they visit or use your services.
The Business Journals - An official-looking listing site that also provides traffic building tools for paid subscribers.
Hotfrog - Hotfrog is a no-frills citation directory that can also allow you to host coupons.
There are numerous local citation sites, these are just a few. After you have added your business to a few sites give it about a week so google can start seeing your business on multiple platforms and then create your google my business page.
Google My Business - If you do not have a My Business listing, stop what you are doing and make one right now. Google uses these listings to pull up a prominent frame when a full or partial match of the business name occurs. They also populate Google Maps with these listings, so claim yours ASAP!
Once Created Reviews will be the name of the game. The more reviews your get the better. However do not create fake reviews because google is smarter than you think and will take down your ad immediately. One Great way to get good google reviews is whenever you help someone out with roadside assistance ask them to leave you a review on google. There are short links that you can text them that will make this process very simple.
As the reviews start rolling in you will begin to climb the latter landing loads of cash calls!
Rules To Success
#1. DO NOT LIST YOUR BUSINESS AS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE on the internet! This section is entirely different from the roadside assistance portion of your business ( roadside is contracted work and no advertising is needed ).
To receive CASH CALLS you will have to advertise to get the phone ringing but you will also get paid more. Remember we are setting this business up to have multiple revenue streams. This first strategy may seem odd but we are here to make money and trust me this will make you more money then listing your business as roadside assistance.
List your business as a VEHICLE UNLOCK SERVICE instead. These calls are much more frequent and you will make more money on a daily basis. Also if the roadside portion of your business has a slow day then these calls will give you a whole different route to make money.
With that being said you will to use the word locksmith as a keyword when it comes to advertising. Yes people will ask you if you make keys but don't worry all you need to say is " sorry we only do emergency unlock and roadside service." This is vital to list your business as a locksmith with google if you want the maximum amount of cash calls.
#2 Google is very picky who they approve under the locksmith category. If you just create a free listing without doing some leg work they will deny you. Instead you have to list some local citations first and then create your free account.
What is a local citation?
A local citation is any online mention of the name, address, and phone number for a local business. Citations can occur on local business directories, on websites and apps, and on social platforms. Citations help Internet users to discover local businesses and can also impact local search engine rankings.
Remember when listing these citations make sure they all MATCH! Below is very useful list to get you started but before you start putting in your business information here are some great keywords you can use whenever you are describing your emergency unlock service. Also it is ok to put in a few roadside assistance services but the majority need to be focused around unlocking vehicles.
KEYWORDS
- Locksmith ( your city ) Example - Locksmith Dallas TX
- Locksmith ( your zip ) Example - Locksmith 75019
- Auto Locksmith
- Car Locksmith
- Unlock
- Unlock Car
- Unlock Service
- Pop A Lock
- Automotive Locksmiths
- Lock Smith
- Lock Smiths
- Automotive Locksmith
- Auto Locksmiths
- keys locked in car
- locksmith service
- mobile locksmith
- car lock smith
- locksmith in ( your city )
- 24 7 locksmith
- 24 hour locksmith
- 24/7 locksmith
- 24/7 emergency locksmith
- professional locksmith
- certified locksmith
- car lock out
- emergency unlock
- emergency opening
- door unlock
- Automotive Lockouts
- Car Lockouts
- Mail Box Locks
- car unlock
- cheap locksmith
- emergency locksmith
- 24 hour emergency locksmith
- locksmith prices
- locksmith cost
- locksmith services
- locked keys in car
Its pretty obvious that you need to create a free facebook page but here are some other free listings that you should summit before creating a google my business page.
Local Citation sites
Facebook - Facebook is a surprisingly powerful tool for local businesses, doubling as a message board for announcements and a place to interact with patrons. Also, search engines tend to emphasize social as a ranking factor.
Yelp - People love voicing their opinion online, and the chances are good that they already have something to say about your business on Yelp. Claiming your listing allows you to add accurate details like shop hours and a direct website link.
YellowPages - Listing your business on YellowPages is quick, free and provides excellent traction for local-based searches.
Yahoo! Local - Yahoo’s local pages are a great resource for small businesses. Basic listings are free.
TripAdvisor - TripAdvisor listings are free as long as you are not a hotel. It tracks reviews similar to Yelp.
MerchantCircle - MerchantCircle aims to provide services to local businesses and consumers, but listing your business on it is often enough.
Superpages - Superpages allows businesses to claim a listing or create a basic listing for free.
YellowBook - YellowBook may have trailed YellowPages in paper form, but their website is a powerful resource for businesses thanks to parent company hibu.
Crunchbase - Crunchbase is a database formed by website TechCrunch to help aggregate tech startups into easily searchable listings.
CitySearch - CitySearch provides a network for local businesses and connects them with other services like UrbanSpoon and MerchantCircle.
LocalStack - LocalStack offers listings for local businesses in addition to a social network for people to review and discuss some of their favorites.
Kudzu - Kudzu offers AngiesList style listings and reviews for local renovators and service providers.
Bing - Bing may play second fiddle to Google, but with millions of daily searches, it is still a pretty big fiddle! Claim a business page listing to earn a prominent spot in their search results and offer detailed descriptions on your map pin.
AngiesList - AngiesList just became free for users, creating even more incentive for businesses to claim their free listing on the site. Reviews pull in traffic and improve your business’ reputation.
Local.Com - Local.com serves as yet another hometown hub page that provides listings, news and some social features.
Foursquare - Claiming your listing on Foursquare is free through the mail, and could help encourage people to “check-in” to your business any time they visit or use your services.
The Business Journals - An official-looking listing site that also provides traffic building tools for paid subscribers.
Hotfrog - Hotfrog is a no-frills citation directory that can also allow you to host coupons.
There are numerous local citation sites, these are just a few. After you have added your business to a few sites give it about a week so google can start seeing your business on multiple platforms and then create your google my business page.
Google My Business - If you do not have a My Business listing, stop what you are doing and make one right now. Google uses these listings to pull up a prominent frame when a full or partial match of the business name occurs. They also populate Google Maps with these listings, so claim yours ASAP!
Once Created Reviews will be the name of the game. The more reviews your get the better. However do not create fake reviews because google is smarter than you think and will take down your ad immediately. One Great way to get good google reviews is whenever you help someone out with roadside assistance ask them to leave you a review on google. There are short links that you can text them that will make this process very simple.
As the reviews start rolling in you will begin to climb the latter landing loads of cash calls!
Paid Ads / Digital Marketing
Once you have covered all of the free listings there are you can move on to bigger things and that will be ads that you pay for. Make sure you stay away from pay per click! You want to focus on Pay Per Call ads. This is when you pay only when your phone rings and the call last more then 15 seconds. If you feel that its a service you cannot preform then just hang up on the customer so you don't get charged for that call. You can always call them right back and say sorry we got disconnected. Do NOT use this tactic all of the time ( Only on calls that you are not interested in )
NEXT LEVEL
NEXT LEVEL
To take your business to the next level, Google Home Services will have your phone ringing off the hook 24/7. These ads are placed above ALL other ads on google and you will see the amount of calls skyrocket! Here is a example of what these ads look like on google.
To get move forward with paid ads here are some links to get you started
Google home services - https://ads.google.com/local-services-ads/
Bing ads - https://ads.microsoft.com/
Facebook Ads - https://www.facebook.com/business/ads
Instagram ads - https://business.instagram.com/advertising/
Google home services - https://ads.google.com/local-services-ads/
Bing ads - https://ads.microsoft.com/
Facebook Ads - https://www.facebook.com/business/ads
Instagram ads - https://business.instagram.com/advertising/