Local Advertising Resources

**Hot Tip: Find reviews of your local businesses with Angie's List. They are a great way to read reviews of businesses in your area before you try them!

For people who run “brick and mortar” shops that rely on local advertising, there are more and more ways for those businesses to advertise their services online and get in front of local people. 80% of all consumer spending is done within 20 miles from home.

Here are some of the top ways to advertise your local business:

Angie’s List – This is another company that is quickly becoming one of the most popular local reviews sources online. Once you have created a membership with them and have recieved a good review from one of your customers, you can advertise there.

Bring in new customers to your business by advertising online. If you can target the people in your area, you can let them know your company is there and what services you provide. Keep in mind that it may take a few weeks to start seeing new customers.

Shop around for the sites that can bring you customers. Try to track your new customers to see where they were referred from.