Local Search Growth Outpaces Overall Online Search

A tremendous surge in the annual growth of local search far outpaced growth of overall Web search, according to a study conducted by comScore, Inc., a leading Web behavior research firm the practice of using online search tools to find local businesses, products, or services grew 58 percent in 2008, reaching an annual total of 15.7 billion searches.

 

For Users...

All good businesses welcome feedback - suggestions as to how they can improve their service or products, constructive criticism and even outright complaints - so we offer both you and the business a service which we call 'Resolution™'.

 

Simply click on this link wherever you see it.

 

I'd like to send a message to this business

 

We immediately forward your message to the right person at the business and invite them to respond to you, by private message (we don't reveal your name or any private details, although you may wish to identify yourself to enable the business to accurately respond to you).

 

After the business responds (and even if they decline to respond) you will be invited to post a review of your experience.

 

Notes...

You will be able to see your original message and your private dialogue with the business in your 'My HelpHound' during this time.

 

'Resolution™' is available between for all registered users of HelpHound and any business, absolutely any business at all.

 

Resolution™ - etiquette

If you are entering your review into Resolution™, following these simple guidelines will make it more likely that you will get a fast, positive response...

 

  1. Be direct - explain clearly what your issue is and explain how the business can help you resolve it
  2. Be accurate - stick to facts, and include as many as possible. Names and dates always help
  3. Be concise - stick to the issue you need resolving and be realistic in your expectations
  4. Be constructive - and make suggestions so the business can learn for the future
  5. Be polite - you are more likely to get a positive result if you are courteous

 

ResolutionTM - in action

Here is an example of Resolution™ in action. All this correspondence took place 'in private' through HelpHound.

To see the review as nic70 finally posted it, it's here

See here for a guide to our ResolutionTM icons