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SEM is the combination of different methods for getting found in search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing. There is:
- a) Search Engine Optimization (aka SEO) to get your website ranked in the Organic (free) search results
- b) Pay-per-click (aka PPC) where you advertise and pay for each click you get
- c) Local Search (aka Local SEO) is for products and services found in or around a city
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What type of business would use Local Search?
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Any business that has a physical location a customer would travel to for their products or services (i.e. restaurants, retail stores, dentists, salons and spas, hotels, auto repair shops, etc.). It is possible to hide a physical address for business who go to their customer for products and services (i.e. plumber, handyman, lawn service, etc.).
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You do not need a website for Local Search, although it really does help and gives your potential customers more information about your business (we can help you get one).
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With Think SEO you will have a REAL PERSON as your Account Manager – someone who can read and speak English fluently and wants to get to know your business. Some “national brand” charges $70 for an entire year . . . of what? Can you honestly expect real business growth from virtually nothing? With Think SEO, you’re getting a real value and effort that will get results.
