Web Marketing for Financial Services on FoundLocally

There are two reasons for financial service providers to be on FoundLocally: 1) if you are trying to build your business and are looking for new ways to reach ever-growing online audience (which tends to be younger and better-off than the population as a whole) and 2) you have specialized services that are more efficiently provided (and marketed) to a targetted audience. Financial Services need to be on FoundLocally!

FoundLocally’s financial directory includes everything form banks, accountants, financial planners, and sellers of different financial products in the context-sensitive search in our Business-Financial section.

FoundLocally is a great way for not only companies but individual financial advisors to raise their own visibility, not just by adding themselves to our high-traffic community directory, but by posting news (new or changed product offerings), jobs, events (workshops or seminars), and savings to increase the number of pages on their FoundLocally listing, to gain both greater visibility and save money otherwise spent on advertising in other media.

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Web marketing for Professional Advisors: Accountants and Lawyers on FoundLocally

There are two reasons for professional advisors to be on FoundLocally: 1) if you are trying to build your practice, your marketing needs to be professional (but only as aggressive as ethical guidelines allow) yet cost-effective, and 2) so clients (and those they refer) can find your contact info online—even if you do not have a website. Professional advisors need to be on FoundLocally!

FoundLocally’s professional directory includes accountants and financial advisors in the context-sensitive search in our Business-Financial section, and lawyers in our Business-Business Operations section. The TIPS section will cover affiliated categories typical of some professional advisors.

FoundLocally is a great way for Professional Advisors to raise their own visibility, not just by adding themselves to our high-traffic community directory, but by posting news, jobs, events, and savings to increase the number of pages on their FoundLocally listing, gaining both greater visibility while saving money otherwise spent on advertising in other media.

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Can Realtors Better Reach Their Clients?

Realtors have used a mix or traditional advertising, created websites, and used webmarketing/SEO and social media to raise their profile. Most have two challenges: meeting new clients who wish to buy or sell their homes, and maintaining content with former clients until they are ready to upsize/downsize their homes or relocate. What methods work, and which ones are past their prime (if not the kiss of death).

We’ve organized some helpful tips for realtors and their web marketers.

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Web marketing for Spas and Hair Salons on FoundLocally

Get the highest online visibility for your health spas and hair salons using the FoundLocally.com free listings.

FoundLocally has seen a large number of personal care services added to our directory, and have created several time-saving templates for hair salons, salons with spa services and health spas with a wide range of spa services. The templates pre-select a number of categories, which—of course—you are welcome to add to (or deduct from) to properly reflect the full range of features in your business

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Web marketing for Marinas and Yacht Clubs on FoundLocally

Get the highest online visibility for marinas, and yacht clubs using the FoundLocally.com free listings.

FoundLocally coves a lot of territory and a lot of variety, covering both East and West Coasts, the inland Great Lakes, and a lot of lakes and waterways that are a part of Canada’s cottage country, in pretty well every province. We have created a number of templates to speed set-up, with marinas divided up into three categories: those that are day use recreational facilities, those that offer moorage for the boating season and for overnight visitors, and those marinas that also offer parts & repairs for either motor or sailing vessels. The templates pre-select a number of categories, which—of course—you are welcome to add to (or deduct from) to properly reflect the full range of features in your marina

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Web marketing for Home Improvement and Repair businesses on FoundLocally

Get the highest online visibility for home improvement and repair businesses using the FoundLocally.com free listings.
 
Roofnig Contractor installing new roof tilesHome improvement and repair can promote themselves and their expertise using FoundLocally directory, even if you:
  • Run their business from a cell phone (making you ineligible for a Yellow Page ™ listing),
  • Work from a home office (and don’t want to publish the address)
  • Are either an incorporated or are an unincorporated business or individual.
  • Have or don’t have a website. While having one is helpful, it’s not a requirement to be on FoundLocally. Many find their FoundLocally listing is all they would have said on a website, anyway, so think of all the time and money you'll save! 
FoundLocally can raise your visibility, attract clients for home improvement or renovation services, and build your brand precisely where and when shoppers are doing their online research.

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Web marketing for First Nations on FoundLocally

Get the highest online visibility for First Nations, and their Economic Development Offices and Visitor Bureaus and band-owned businesses using the FoundLocally.com free listings. Your goal is to create the highest traffic and visibility for your First Nation and its members to increase economic opportunities.
Native Dancer at Calgary Stampede's Indian VIllage 
Note: FoundLocally recognizes the status and roles of First Nations can be a combination of federal, provincial, and municipal governments, so we have always had several distinct First Nations categories in our Government and Public Service categories.
 
FoundLocally is a great way for First Nations to raise their own visibility, not just by adding themselves to the high-traffic community directory, but by posting news, jobs, events, and savings to increase the number of pages on their FoundLocally listing, and therefore the number of link-backs to their website. This is especially handy for those hosting events and festivals, or those taking a lead in community business advocacy.

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Web marketing for Government Departments and Facilities on FoundLocally

Governments have an obligation to ensure public assets are put to the use of the widest range of residents and taxpayers. Managers and Politicians also have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure public funds are spent wisely, and to look for prudent cost-saving methods for promotion and building awareness.
 
FoundLocally has categories in the Public Service categories for all levels of governments (from federal to municipal) including departments, agencies, crown corporations as well as elected politicians & candidates. Especially welcome are municipal swimming pool, ice arena, waste / recycling, and library facilities.
 
We have special web marketing tips for First Nations on our blog

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Web marketing for Senior Care Providers and Facilities on FoundLocally

There are two reasons for senior care providers to be on FoundLocally: 1) if you are trying to build your business, your marketing needs to be aggressive, yet cost-effective, and 2) so potential clients (or their caring relatives) can find you easily (very important if you do not have a website). This is why senior care providers and facilities need to be on FoundLocally.
 
FoundLocally is a great way for senior care providers and facilities to raise their own visibility, not just by adding themselves to our high-traffic community directory, but by affordably (and, in FoundLocally’s case, free!) posting news, jobs, events, and savings to increase the number of pages on their FoundLocally listing, gaining both greater visibility while saving ever-lager amounts of money otherwise spent on advertising in other media.

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Web marketing for Healthcare: Doctors, Dentists, Clinics and Hospitals on FoundLocally

There are two reasons for Healthcare providers to be on FoundLocally: 1) if you are trying to build your medical practice, your marketing needs to be aggressive, yet cost-effective, and 2) so existing clients can find your contact info online (even if you do not have a website). This is why healthcare professionals and facilities especially need to be on FoundLocally.

FoundLocally’s healthcare directory includes medical doctors (the “traditional” category), dental care, counselling services (distinct from product sales), as well as non-traditional practices. The TIPS section will cover affiliated categories typical of some healthcare providers.

FoundLocally is a great way for health care professionals and facilities to raise their own visibility, not just by adding themselves to our high-traffic community directory, but by posting news, jobs, events, and savings to increase the number of pages on their FoundLocally listing, gaining both greater visibility while saving ever-lager amounts of money otherwise spent on advertising in other media.

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