Released on = May 29, 2007, 10:29 pm

Press Release Author = Lara Appelhans

Industry = Marketing

Press Release Summary = Local Search Listing - An SEO Innovation Helping Businesses
Capture FREE Local Search Traffic

Press Release Body = Perth, May 30, 2007. ineedhits (www.ineedhits.com) are pleased
to announce an innovative development in search marketing for small to medium
businesses, with the release of Local Search Listing. Local Search Listing helps
businesses capitalize on the rapid growth of local search traffic, and the recent
local search initiatives by Google and Yahoo!

Local Search Listing enables businesses to capture their share of local searches by
providing them with an instant Online Local Profile, and submitting their business
to 35 major local search engines and directories.

The rapid growth of local search over the last 12 months reinforces the importance
of an effective local search marketing service for small to medium sized businesses:


.Google and Yahoo! now include local listings in their main web search results for
local search queries.
.Over 60% of U.S. internet users (over 110 million people) performed a local search
in 2006.
.41% of those conducting a local search were searching for something in their home
area.
.47% of local searchers visited a local merchant as a result of their search behavior
.52% said they were searching specifically for a business phone number or address.
*ComScore Networks, September 2006

Many businesses are still spending record amounts on offline advertising, in a bid
to drive in-store sales. Considering many businesses' websites are not focused on
local search visibility, and some are still operating without a website, Local
Search Listing helps address their local online marketing needs!

Jackie Shervington, CEO of ineedhits, explains how Local Search Listing was
developed to address these search marketing issues.

\"People are using the Yellow Pages books less and less as they now go online to
search for local businesses in their area. I'm confident this new service gives
businesses an affordable and easy local search marketing solution. There is no
question that with the latest integration of local features by Yahoo and Google,
local search is becoming more important. By acting fast and building their local
online presence, businesses will be quick to see a positive return on their
investment\"

Local Search Listing is an affordable ongoing local search marketing solution that
helps businesses gain greater local search visibility, driving more customers
through the \'door\'. The new service offers the following benefits:

.Targeted Exposure in Major Local Search Results.
Local Search Listing includes submission to 35 of the most popular local search
engines including Yahoo! Local, MSN Local, Google Local and more.
.Unique Personalized Online Local Profile
Create a comprehensive, personalised Online Local Profile for your business. Live
within minutes, each profile is a unique webpage, targeted to local customers
specific to each business.
.You Don\'t Need A Website to Get Listed.
The Online Local Profile provides businesses their very own \'online storefront\' in a
matter of minutes.
.Always up to date.
A Local Search Listing may be updated at any time, to reflect changes in products,
services, opening hours or even discounts.
.Increased Local Search Engine Exposure
Better local search engine visibility will result in more businesses connecting with
local customers.
.Affordable for Any Business - Only $24.95
A unique Online Local Profile and ongoing submission to 35 major local search
engines for only $24.95 is unbeatable value for any local business. It's not only
more effective, but also much cheaper than traditional forms of local advertising,
such as the Yellow Pages!

ineedhits has been serving small businesses for over 10 years and this new service
is a great example of its commitment to providing innovative and affordable search
solutions for small businesses.

About ineedhits:
ineedhits.com (www.ineedhits.com), a pioneer in search engine marketing, services
over 500,000 customers and subscribers. Founded in 1996, ineedhits has provided
search engine optimization and submission services to small and medium-sized
businesses for over ten years. With over 90% of ineedhits\' customers located in the
United States, the company itself is based in Perth, Western Australia and employs
30 staff. Partners include Yahoo!, whatUseek, ExactSeek, Kanoodle and Net
Applications. ineedhits has received numerous awards including the Deloitte Touche
Fast 50 (2003 & 2004) and BRW Fast 100 (2002 & 2003).

Web Site = http://www.ineedhits.com

Contact Details = Unit 5, 166 Stirling Highway
Perth, Western Australia
Phone: +61 8 9333 8222
Email: lara.appelhans@ineedhits.com