The Internet serves as a focal point for business and consumer research. Listing your business on an online database will increase your search engine results, allowing more prospective customers to discover your business. An Internet listing, combined with an effective marketing campaign, will almost certainly lead to an increase in revenue. You need to take a few steps to list your business on the Internet.

Sign up for a free local business web listing service, such as Google Places or Yahoo! Local. You will need to create a username and password to get an account with any of these websites.

Log in to your new listing account using the username and password you created.

Enter your business information into the online form. Make sure to include the business name, telephone number, address, hours and website (if applicable). Hit the "Submit" button to list your business.

Tip

List your business on several listing services for maximum exposure.

Warning

Make sure to confirm the accuracy of the information before clicking "Submit."