The advertising of the future is going online--and going local. This hot trend is growing rapidly and shows no signs of letting up. In fact, according to a report by Borrell Associates, local online advertising is expected to grow by 31%  this year, hitting $7.7 billion. The report also predicts local paid search will skyrocket by 86% this year, up to $1.8 billion. Local e-mail marketing will experience growth of about 54 percent, reaching $233 million.

There's no question that consumers are using the internet to navigate their way to local brick-and-mortar retailers. A recent study by ROI Research Inc. and Performics shows that online searches influence 20 to 30 percent of purchases made at retail locations--and that number is only increasing. So study up, plan your budget and get in on the online advertising game.  enLocal is a perfect and affordable place to start! 

enLocal is a rare offering in that their local business listings come with a low fee and 100% no risk money back guarantee. Check out their affordable options for putting your business on page #1 of Google maps in your area within 30 days, or less.  It's a steal of deal!  No kidding!!! 

enLocal listing fees are only $347 per year, at this writing, with the guarantee.  I understand these were "introductory fees" with their service roll out in January.  Effective April 1st their fees with be increasing (TBA).  So check this great local marketing resource out today!

Best of Success!