Business Directories, who do you use and why?

I'd have to agree that free listings on certain directories can do more harm than good, but it does depend on the type of business you are in. For example if you were a high-end architect then a free ad would not look very good for the business! Where as other businesses may see beneficial results. At the end of the day though, directories are not the best place for maximum exposure, but as part of a marketing strategy. The most important of which, although not strictly speaking a directory, would be Google Places, a well filled out and optimised account on there will do wonders for your local advertising response.

good stuff and lots to learn when it comes to marketing, especially free marketing.....

How about Ebay? I used to advertise there, but recently been removed, because of wrong categorie I placed. And it only cost me 7p for 10 days listing...

when i sorted out my web site i searched google for all the free business directories, and i have signed up with as many of those as possible

i dont think i get much from them but it does allow my site / business to show up , perhaps where it wouldnt normally


google places has defionately helped my businesses visibility

A bit off topic but when I Googled your website I couldn