At Transform Consulting Group, we know how important it is to market your organization within the online world. 
That’s why we have so many blogs in our Marketing 101 series dedicated to your online presence (here and here).
There are many online directories to look through. It can be confusing to determine which search engines to use. We know your time is valuable, so we created a list with our top six go-to directories, starting with the most popular, that you can use to promote your work!
6 Places to List Your Organization Online
You have probably heard of or even used Google my Business. Google my business is free and is the “monster” of all search engines. Google logs an average of 7.8 billion searches per day – directing traffic to specific business pages. They have become the prime example of how search engines can help any company become successful.
This is a Microsoft product, which means that Bing is the default search engine for most Windows desktop and tablet versions. It allows anyone to add multiple business locations, photos, videos, and more. Bing has an easy, fast, and free registration for anyone to use and add their business.
Yahoo’s service draws millions of searches every day. It allows anyone to post a basic listing for free. You can choose to pay a minimal free to add more detail and photos within your organization description (but we have had success with the free version!). There is a smaller fee in order to add and more description and a larger fee in if you want your organization to be listed in more than 40 directories. The basic listing is just as sufficient because the most important thing is getting the name out there for the public to see.
4. Yelp
Yelp is one of the best, free engines for honest consumer reviews. Small businesses might not think to use Yelp because it is popular for restaurants and hotels, but it is also a great source for advertising small nonprofits. Yelp stands out from the others because it allows organizations to connect with their clients and/or stakeholders and send them messages for more in depth advertising. They have a unique reporting tool to gain reviews of the best business trends.
MerchantCircle is a free network that focuses on small business connecting with local customers and other small businesses in the same area. Users can boost their listings, post their own blogs, and take advantage of other marketing tools aimed at making their business stronger.
6. Yellow Pages
Yes, it is true, the Yellow Pages are still an efficient way to advertise a business. It has become a well-organized, online version of the classic search guide. Along with marketing, TCG appreciates good data that can help make a company stronger. Yellow Pages has become the best network that offers detailed ad performance data. The downside to yellow pages, is the fee. The fee can become high depending on the size of the advertisement. This would be something to consider when advertising a business through Yellow Pages. Learn more about the price breakdown here.
Not only is it important to have your organization listed, but what information you include in your profile is vital! Make sure to fill in all fields with updated information about your business, so that it is accurate and easy for consumers to learn more about your organization.
At TCG, we’re excited about the causes you support and the work you do in your communities. Can we help you position your organization better online? Contact us today to learn more!
