Local Search Engines

Once upon a time, we all had to thumb through big, bulky paperbound business directories every time we needed to find a business address or phone number. Then, online phone directories emerged, freeing up our counter spaces and making local search more convenient and versatile.

Online phone directories are more effective and efficient than its paperbound counterparts. Each local search engine automatically scans its database once a user selects a city and indicates a category, business name or keyword. Within seconds, the directory is able to produce a list of relevant businesses located within the chosen city and its vicinity.

Online phone directories also offer much more than free business listings. They have grown into informative local search engines, providing valuable tools such as maps, driving directories, business reviews and more.


ThinkLocal® Online Business Directory

ThinkLocal is a free online business directory and that features more than the average business local search engine. ThinkLocal® users can search by location, by keyword, by business name or by category. Each ThinkLocal business listing features:

• The business's contact information


• A detailed map of the business location


• Precise driving directions


• Insightful user reviews

Users may even forward listings to their friends via email or mobile phone.

Since its inception in 2006, ThinkLocal has quickly grown to become a valuable source of local information. In addition to a comprehensive online business directory, ThinkLocal also presents users with up-to-date weather forecasts, city spotlight articles, maps of popular attractions and local event schedules. With over 17 million businesses listings and an array of helpful local information, ThinkLocal is the ideal online business directory.

Local Search Means More Visibility for Businesses

Local search engines help businesses connect with their target consumers. In today's market, consumers continuously shop around for new establishments with which to do business. Therefore, businesses are encouraged to take ownership of their business directory listings. By taking ownership of their listings on a local search engine like ThinkLocal, businesses can update their contact information, add store descriptions and insert their website addresses. Updating and adding new listing information can help them gain visibility and boost their chances of gaining patronage from undecided consumers.

Take ownership of your business listing or create an even more visible Enhanced Listing in ThinkLocal today.