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How to use an online Yellow Pages directory to find what you're looking for
By Shannon Ambroson, Writer An online Yellow Pages phone book is an online directory of businesses listed by phone number, address and industry. Your phone company probably gives you a large bulky phone book with a printed Yellow Pages directory annually with your phone subscription.

The online version includes all the same information but adds more information, such as website addresses, banner advertisements, maps and links to local pages. Consider using an online Yellow Pages directory the next time you need to find a children's clothing store, a graphic designer or a new favorite restaurant in your area.

Search online Yellow Pages to:

1. Find businesses or people listings in your local area.

2. Look up a specific business to find the exact address, phone number and website using online business pages.

3. Buy online Yellow Pages advertising to boost your brand awareness and loyalty and ultimately profits.

Find a specific business or person using Yellow Pages online

If you already know the name of the business but need a current address, phone number or website, consult an online Yellow Pages phone book to find the missing information. Many searches give you extra information such as menus, store hours, directions or customer ratings.
Try:  Input the business name and city into the search fields to find exact listings for the things you need. MSN Yellow Pages, Dex and YP.com give straightforward listings to help you find the closest Dairy Queen or Wells Fargo branch, plus some user reviews. Search onlineyellow.com for ratings of popular restaurants and services.

Search for businesses near a specific area with a Yellow Pages website

Look for products and services without knowing a specific business name by searching for the industry keyword in Yellow Pages online. Search "bakery" or "automotive" in a particular city or zip code to find all possible listings within the area.
Try:  Browse Yellow.com to find listings for multiple online business sites. Internet Yellow Pages, BrightPages and AOL Yellow Pages all allow you to search by keyword to compare area listings.

Use online Yellow Pages to search reverse listing

Often we write down phone numbers for businesses and think we'll remember the name and address later, only to realize all we have is a phone number. Or we miss a phone call from a number we don't recognize. Use the reverse listings from online Yellow Pages phone numbers directories to find the business.
Try:  Input the phone number into the search bar to find the business name and address that goes with the phone number. YELLOWPAGES.COM, yellowbook, CenturyTel and Dex all offer this reverse listing service.

Search online local Yellow Pages to find city information

Online local Yellow Pages do so much more than just list contact information. You can search for a local pizza place and find directions, reviews and even daily specials all from the Yellow Pages website. Find traffic patterns, weather alerts and local happenings.
Try:  Find online Yellow Pages that give you more than just a name, address and phone number. Directories like superpages.com, Yahoo! Local Yellow Pages, YellowUSA and gomylocal.com give you access to entertainment information, maps and directions, weather information and city history to help you plan vacations or keep in touch with local news.

Advertise with an online Yellow Pages website to increase traffic

Advertising allows you to build online Yellow Pages for your business, using banners, links, higher placement and video advertisements. Make sure online searchers find you before they find your competition.
Try:  Read the Work.com Guide to Maximizing Your Yellow Pages Advertising for more information on the subject. Advertise around the Internet with OnlineYellowPages.com, One World, MagicYellow, Dex, YELLOWPAGES.COM and Yellow.com.

• Look in your phone book to see whether your area has a special Yellow Pages website designed for your local business listings. Many towns have their own Yellow Pages directory websites with pertinent news and information customized for your city.

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