The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2017 - Issue 48 | Page 81

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The‘ find my local locksmith’ directory, launched by The Locksmith Journal in October 2015, has received 15,000 visits over the past 3 months.
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VISITORS TO Mylocallocksmith. com have been using the website to find a locksmith near them and have submitted positive reviews about their experiences. Earlier this month, for example, Lyme Locks received a 5 out of 5 rating from a happy customer who had used the directory, along with comments to say,“ Skilled, reliable, professional service – with a positive attitude and always willing to advise. Highly recommended.”
In just over a year, the directory site is coming top of Google for the most commonly used search words, with more and more locksmiths logging on to claim their listing as a result of its growing popularity and effective lead generation. And, unlike some other directories, Mylocallocksmith. com only allows one listing per company. Members of
the public, are asked to enter their postcode and are given search results for all the local locksmiths for up to a 20-mile radius. So for the nationals that often dominate searches across all regions, on Mylocallocksmith. com, they only have one listing against their registered headquarters, with no option to buy into additional areas.
‘ less than £ 1 a week for the industry’ s leading publication plus all the additional benefits’
“ Using our extensive database of locksmiths in the UK, we have populated the directory with their details and each company has a free basic listing,” explains Rob Exley, Director of Clearview
Group, the company behind both The Locksmith Journal and Mylocallocksmith. com.“ An enhanced listing is free with an annual subscription to The Locksmith Journal, which includes 6 issues per year and a special pull-out supplement each issue, and of course the enhanced online directory listing. This equates to less than £ 1 a week for the industry’ s leading publication plus all the additional benefits.”
An enhanced listing includes 2 contact numbers, business address, a‘ contact us’ form, a link to the
Lyme Locks
Strong’ s Locksmith Services
locksmith’ s website, services offered, payment methods accepted, customer ratings and reviews and 800 words describing the business, with the option to upload images.
To claim your listing visit www. mylocallocksmith. com, click on the claim button against your listing and complete the contact from so that your claim can be verified. Alternatively, ring Lisa on 01226 449341.
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