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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