| South Florida Marine Directory FAQ's |
| * How can I get a free link for my business on
SouthFloridaMarineDirectory.com? |
| SouthFloridaMarineDirectory.com does not publish free links, nor do we
particpate in link exchanges with other websites. Because the sole source
of our revenue is generated by advertising marine businesses and websites,
we cannot publish free links. However, if you are an expert in a particular
marine field, and are interested in writing articles or contributing to
SouthFloridaMarineDirectory.com in some way we will include a link to your
website along with some information about your business. |
| * How long does it take for my text listing to appear on
SouthFloridaMarineDirectory.com? |
| Generally it takes up to 24 hours for your Listing to appear in the category
you request, however during times of high volume of requests it can take
as long as 48 hours. |
| * How can I promote my company with SouthFloridaMarineDirectory.com?
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| There are several effective ways to promote your company on the South
Florida Marine Directory. You can advertise with a Business Listing, Banner
Ad in any category or on our welcome page...The spaces on our welocme page
are limited on a first come first served basis. |
| * What is an Text Listing? |
| A Text Listing describes your company with a three line description of
your company's services, plus a link to your website if you have one, and
includes your zip code to make searching your business available by South
Florida areas. The Listing is displayed in one of many categories here on
the directory. When compared to other forms of advertising, there is no
comparison. What we offer on SFMD can not be accomplished elsewhere for the
price. |
| A banner is a still or animated graphic that attracts the readers eye
and interests them in knowing more about your services and visiting your
website if you have one. |
| * Why does my company need a banner? |
| Your company needs a banner to attract your potential client's attention.
A banner is very much like a display ad in the Yellow Pages, leading potential
clients to call, visit, or learn more about you. |
| * Do I need a website to have a Text Listing or a Banner? |
| No. To advertise with a Text Listing or a Banner you do not need to have
a website. Your Listing and/or Banner can include your business address and
phone numbers and will encourage your clients to call you or visit you if
you do not have a website. |
| * How does the South Florida Marine Directory make my banner? |
| If you have a website we can create your banner by downloading images
from your website. We can create a banner that will draw traffic to your
site. We can also use digital images for your banner. If you do not have
any images, we can arrange for a staff photographer to take photos of your
products or services. |
| * How much does it cost to have a banner created for my business?
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| If you don't have a banner don't sweat it ! Our graphic artisit can create
a visually appealing banner for your business at just $50.00 |
| * Why do some companies have a Banner and Text Listings next to each
other? |
| Because this has proven to be a very effective combination of advertisements,
especially when you have a very targeted product or service, such as a Charter
company, Boat Yard, etc. The banner draws the reader's attention to the Text
Listing and together they give the reader many reasons why they should contact
you. |
| * How do I choose which page to place a Listing for my company? |
| Listings usually appear on the page of the category of products or services
that your company offers. If your company falls under several different
categories, then you may consider paying a few more dollars for Text Listings
on each of these categories. |
| * How do I choose which page to place a banner for my company? |
| You can place your banner on the page of the category your company falls
under, next to your Text Listing, if you have one, or at the top of the page.
You may also place a banner on a page that your potential clients access
frequently, such as the Fishing Reports, Marine Weather, Marine Events page,
etc. Our staff can assist you in determining which pages would be most beneficial
for your company. |
| * What if I need more than one Text Listing? |
| You can put as many Text Listings as you need at the low rate of $15
per page. Your Text Listings appear for one year. |
| * What if I need more than one banner? |
| We offer multiple banner packages if you need more than 1 banner. |
| * What determines the order in which the Text Listings are displayed?
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| The Text Listings are displayed in alphabetical order by title. |
| * What determines the order in which the banners at the top of a category
page appear? |
The banners at the top of a category page appear in first-come, first-served
order. This is meant to reward our loyal clients and guarantees that your
space will never be lower and can only increase if a spot above yours is
vacated. |
