| What
is ShopDuPage.com?
ShopDuPage.com
is the premier Local Internet Directory, Online Yellow Pages and
Shopping Web Site in
DuPage County. ShopDuPage.com
gives both consumers and businesses what they are looking for from the
World Wide Web.
ShopDuPage.com
allows consumers to search over 100,000 local Yellow Page listings and
20,000 local Web Sites for information, and to purchase products and
services from those businesses. The consumer can purchase those products
and services online from the web site or offline in person.
If
you want to drive it, eat it, wear it, return it, or if it is a
service, you probably want to buy it locally. But you still
want to research and shop online.
All without the clutter of searching the Web using traditional search
engines.
ShopDuPage.com
allows local businesses to be visible to web-savvy consumers in their
local trading area, DuPage County. With a free listing and web
page available for businesses in DuPage County, a business can be listed
by keywords, products or services so they can assured of being located
by those consumers who are most likely to buy from them.
Why
just DuPage County?
80%
of consumer spending is still conducted within 20 miles of the home.
ShopDuPage.com gives consumers
the tools of internet and the yellow pages focused where they buy.
As a business, most likely more than 80% of your consumers are within
20 miles of your business. So being able to target geographically,
those consumers that use the web to research and buy, is important.
Shouldn't I just advertise
in the Yellow Pages?
The
yellow pages typically only list businesses once, in the yellow
page category where the
business has paid to be listed.
Some businesses are not listed at all. You can be listed in
ShopDuPage.com by an unlimited number of categories, products, services
or keywords. Consumers have
instant access to your website; brochures, catalogs, and specials.
We will give you a FREE WebPage if you do not have one.
The
Yellow Pages are only updated once a year, you can update your listing
in ShopDuPage as often as you like.
ShopDuPage.com
is interactive.
So you can interact with consumers in DuPage County instantly,
sending e-mail, information, or conducting e-commerce. At a much
lower cost than your place of business. 24 hours a day 7 days a
week.
ShopDuPage
is less expensive. We have three listing options which are FREE! You
can upgrade to a complete advertising, promotional, and e-mail marketing
program from there.
Shouldn't
I just list my site with the Internet search
engines?
You
should list your business with the global internet search engines.
If you have tried this, you know how difficult it can be. Still,
the best search engines only index approximately 20% of the pages on the
World Wide Web. Even so, the
global search engines can give you too
much information. When a consumer
uses the
search engines, they typically receive businesses (and other unintended information)
located everywhere in the world.
Try this for your business on ShopDuPage and
on one of the major search engines. ShopDuPage
is locally focused. So
every business listed is local, where a consumer can go buy an item
immediately.
Sometimes
the search engines don’t give you enough information.
Again, only about 20% of pages are indexed. We have attempted
to obtain EVERY web page of every business in DuPage County. And if we miss one, or if you would like to add one, you may
do so free of charge. If
you are a business in or near DuPage County and don’t have a web page
yet, you can build one in
the My Free WebPage area of ShopDuPage, FREE of charge.
How
will you promote ShopDuPage.com?
We advertise to reach businesses and
consumers in DuPage. This includes newspaper advertising,
television, online advertising, promotional activities, charitable sponsorships, a
shopping spree sweepstakes, and other activities.
How
do I register my business?
You
should already have a business listing and a link to your web site, if
you have one. You should UPDATE your listing and keyword
categories so consumers can find you in as many ways as possible. You
can add a FREE WebPage if you do not have one. If
you are not listed, you can add a business, see Update
My FREE Business Listing.
Why
should I register and Update My Business Listing?
If
you have a business in DuPage county, you should want consumers in
DuPage to find out as much about you in as many ways as possible.
I
don't have a WebPage, can I be on ShopDuPage?
Yes, go to My
Free WebPage on ShopDuPage.com, and by answering a few
questions we will build you a web page.
What if I don't have an WebSite or e-commerce site?
ShopDuPage.com can
build you one. Check out our WebSite
options. Or just send an e-mail to info@ShopDuPage.com.
What if I have a product or an idea, I don't
even have a company yet, and I want to setup an E-Business?
Through our Center for e-Commerce, ShopDuPage can set you up with a e-commerce site and
assist you with your
business setup as well, including Incorporation, Office setup, Phone,
Mail and Shipping. Send us an e-mail at info@shopdupage.com,
if you are interested.
Can I sell things on ShopDuPage.com? Is it an e-commerce site?
Yes,
if a merchant has the capability, you can go directly to their catalog
or e-commerce site and purchase items on-line.
What
are ShopAlerts?
When
a consumer registers with ShopDuPage.com they can indicate a ShopAlert
area of interest; like autos, sports, restaurants, etc. When they are
searching business listings they can indicate they want a business added
to their ShopAlerts. Then, when a business has a special, coupon, sale,
seminar or other item of interest , it can send a ShopAlert to those
consumers who wish to be notified.
How
do I submit a ShopAlert special
offer?
See Advertise
on ShopDuPage or send
an e-mail to advertise@ShopDuPage.com.
What
else can I expect from ShopDuPage.com?
We
will continue to improve ShopDuPage every day based on your input and
the input of consumers.
We want to continue to be the number one site for online
consumers in DuPage County. Please submit your suggestions to info@ShopDupage.com
Some
things you will see in the future include Product Catalogs, Auctions,
Classifieds, Comparison Shopping, and Wireless Access from mobile
devices like your Palm Pilot or Cell Phone!
Does ShopDuPage.com
accept advertising?
Yes, we accept ads to
offset the cost of our web site and directory publication. For
advertising and rate information please see Advertise
on ShopDupage in or send an email message to advertise@shopdupage.com.
Do you only list
stores that pay you?
We
have attempted to list EVERY business in DuPage County that has a Yellow
Page listing or a Web Site. If you know of a business that is not listed
please e-mail us at info@shopdupage.com.
If you would like to promote your business on ShopDuPage, click on
Advertise on ShopDuPage or send an e-mail to advertise@shopdupage.com.
How do I get answers to
any other questions?
Just send an e-mail
message to info@shopdupage.com
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