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    What's included with a Prominence advert on Yell online...

Prominence with Yell online

Sponsored, Mediumweight and Heavyweight Prominence options mean you can pick the Prominence that suits your budget and business needs.

Yell search results page

A brand you can trust

Yell online is the UK’s leading online business directory[1] - from a brand that you can trust.

Local business search engine

With people visiting Yell online 10.5 million times a month on average[2], and the Yell Mobile App being used 1.4 million times a month[3], Yell online is the UK's local business search engine.

79% of UK adults use the internet [4]

A Prominence advert on Yell online puts your business where your customers are searching. With 79% of UK adults using the internet, [4]  many of your customers are searching for businesses like yours online. Prominence on the Yell website is an easy way to make sure they find you. Promote your business on the internet and create a powerful web presence with Yell's local search marketing service. It's local business advertising made simple.

Better leads through better targeting

Yell online's newly enhanced search function means you can now buy more focused search terms and geographic areas. You can now target your customers even more accurately and help ensure your business appears even more prominently in the search results.

Performance monitoring

Our transparent performance tracking means you can see exactly where your calls and click-throughs are coming from. You can fine-tune your online activity for maximum response and optimum value for money based on this insight.

Constantly improving

We're always improving Yell online to make sure your customers find you even faster. This year we've changed the way our search function works. Searches by location and business type are now even more likely to pick you out. You can now buy more focussed search terms and geographic areas, to target your customers more accurately and help ensure your business appears more prominently. Our new and flexible rates mean you’re sure to find a cost-effective option to suit your budget.

Prominence pays

 The first page of a search results page can increase your chance of being found.  This is how Google and Yell online work.  A paid advertisement can ensure you appear higher up the search results. The closer you are to the top, the more likely you are to be found. Yell offers top-of-the-page Sponsored Prominence, Heavyweight and Mediumweight Prominence options.

9 calls a month [5]

On average, an advertiser with Yell Online gets 9 calls a month [5].

Content is king

Good content can increase your chance of being found and being chosen. A Prominence campaign gives you the space you need to communicate all the information about your business that your customers will be searching for. A basic description of who and where you are helps you get found. Pictures, videos and reviews help you get chosen. You can easily update or add information to your advert, whenever you want. This is important, as search engines rank you higher when they find new information. Your Prominence campaign includes a set of Profile Pages, giving you more space to display detailed information about your company.



Free Profile Pages included with every Prominence advert and Free Listings

Yell online

More for your business at no extra charge

Profile Pages are included with every Prominence advert at no extra charge. Detailed Profile Pages with more information about your business will help you stand out from the crowd and encourage customers to get in touch. Let customers know about changes in your product offering or opening hours,highlight special offers or seasonal ranges. The pages include a local map, opening times, photos or a video, details of any professional body you’re a member of and an email response page. It's very important to keep this information up-to-date to make it easier for new customers to find you.

Company details

Users see your company name, business address, telephone number, plus 6 bullet points to describe your products and services. If you've got a website, a link will take people straight there.

Maps and directions

We'll pinpoint where you are on a map and give people directions to help them find you. We'll pinpoint where you are on a map and give people directions to help them find you.

 
Image gallery

Photos and videos

An online gallery for your logo, videos and up to 20 photos to show people what you offer.

Summary and about us

There's a brief paragraph about your business, its history, the sector in which you operate, plus up to 40 bullet points that outline the functions of your business.

Contact Us

Your Profile Pages display all your contact details. However, there's also an email enquiries form so people can send you email in regards to your products and services.

Reviews

"I fully believe that a positive reputation online can help any business. I replied to reviews left for my company because I was very happy that customers had felt strongly enough to take the time and effort to find my company online and leave a positive comment about us. I have had people tell me that they have read the reviews and have called me because the reviews inspired them."

Mr Andrew Bowen, Owner, Welsh Chocolate Fountains, Dyfed

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Word-of-mouth online

3 out of 5 local businesses claim it's still their most important source of new business[6]. A folder of customer testimonials to show to new customers online. Be found by more new customers. Every business can now be reviewed and rated by its customers on Yell online at no extra cost. The good things customers say about you will be seen by more people – and could result in more calls. Find out more about Reviews on Yell...

Options

Sponsored Prominence

If you really want to stand out from your competition on the Yell Online search results page, Sponsored Prominence adverts are the answer. Compare >

Heavyweight Prominence

This appears above Mediumweight Prominence adverts and Yell Free Listings. Perfect for grabbing a potential customer’s attention and a bigger share of your local leads. Compare >

Mediumweight Prominence

Increased visibility in the Yell online search results page, above Yell Free Listings but below the Heavyweight. Compare >

Prices

New and flexible prices, a cost-effective option for every budget.

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Yell Reviews

Reviews

How do reviews help your business reputation online, discover more about reviews...

Legal info

FAQs / Legal

Find out Yell online terms and conditions, product rules and legal small print...

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1 April 2010, Yell is top ranked in its category for visitors, visits, pages viewed and other metrics by ComScore MediaMetrix.

2 Yell statistics Jan-Dec 2011

3 December 2011, Yell statistics.

4 FDS 2010

5 Yell internal statistics for customers with monitored calls Jan-Dec 2011.

6 Critical Research 2010, amongst businesses known to Yellexcluding National accounts

Results shown are based on past research and are no guarantee of future behaviour