Microsoft has announced the launch of the Live Search Local Listings Center, a portal that will enable users to find businesses near them, or near to where they want to go. As of now, the Live Search Local Listings Center is only available to users in the U.S..
Live Search Local Listings allow business owners to improve or update their listings at anytime to suit their needs. An owner verification process helps protect business listings against unauthorized changes.
The first step to add a listing to Live Search Local is to verify your business already exists within the Live Search database. If the business is not found, you’ll be taken to a screen that informs you of just that and allows you to continue to add your business listing to Live Search. At this point, your business listing will need to be associated with a Windows Live ID. Windows Live ID is a free way to authenticate people across pretty much every Microsoft Live Property. The following screen has the most information required for updating, so be prepared to take some timee. You’ll have the opportunity to add the following information about your business listing.
1. Listing Owner Contact Information (First/Last Name, Phone, Email).
2. Basic Information about the business (Address information, Toll Free Phone Number, Fax, Web Site Address, Option for not showing address information).
3. Supplemental phone numbers (additional toll free numbers, customer service, etc.).
4. Supplemental web pages (catalogs, menus, store locator).
5. Supplemental email addresses.
6. Hours of Operation (including an open box for additional explanation).
7. Payment Methods Accepted.
8. Photos of Your Business.
9. Additional Information (Year Established, Company Tag Line, Business Description, Brands Carried, Specialties, Professional Affiliations, Languages Spoken, Parking Options).
10. Professional Contacts.
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