You can’t have a successful storage facility without renters. Often, the best way to get the attention of potential renters is to be listed in local directories online, many of which are free. Taking advantage of free local listing sites is a great way to appear to people searching for storage without breaking the bank.
Let’s take a look at the best of these free options:
- Yelp!: While Yelp! is best known for its listings of restaurants and bars, they help businesses in other industries, too. Getting on Yelp! is free, so there’s absolutely no reason not to list your storage facility with them—especially if you’re looking to get more feedback about the way your facility is operated.
- Google My Business: Google My Business, which recently replaced Google Places and Google+ Local, is a simple way to interact with local consumers and update your storage facility’s profile from one dashboard. Utilizing this service will also put the information that renters are most likely to need—hours of operation, description of services, location, etc.—right on Google. Available on mobile, this listing tool not only improves online visibility, but it allows you to respond to comments and questions on the go.
- Bing: Bing isn’t quite into the local listings game yet, but Bing Places can certainly be put to good use in cooperation with the other listing tools you’ll be using to improve your facility’s visibility online.
What the phone book was to businesses in the past, online local listings are to your storage operation now. People looking to rent self storage need to be able to find your website, your location, and your contact information online. You can easily put all of this information right in front of them by listing your facility on local directories. So don’t wait, and get your facility listed today.
