Get a Free Muskegon Businesses Directory Listing

If you are a registered business located in the City of Muskegon, you are entitled to a free listing in the Muskegon Business Directory. The Muskegon Business Directory is sponsored by the City of Muskegon as a service to our local businesses.

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1. Small or start-up businesses who don’t have the time or resources to manage their own websites will find the Muskegon Business Directory to be a great (and free) way to establish an internet presence. You can upload logos, product descriptions, photos, banner ads, and much more.
2. Established companies that have their own web sites will find that a link from the Muskegon Business Directory helps their site rank better in Google, Yahoo and other search engines. Search engines place great trust and value in links from government websites. Listings from the Directory are also used to populate a business listing on the City’s main website. So, when you list in the Directory, it means your company’s website gets two valuable incoming links from high-quality, government-owned sites – for free!
3. Companies of all sizes benefit from the free advertising benefits that come with a directory listing. Upload a quality 468×60 graphic banner ad for your company and it will randomly appear at the top of Muskegon Business Directory pages. Plus, the banner ad will link directly to your company’s web site helping drive customers your way.

Step-by-Step Guide for Creating a Muskegon Business Directory Listing

• First, verify that you business is properly registered with the Muskegon City Clerk’s Office for the current year. If you’re not sure, contact the Clerk’s Office at 231.724.6916 for business registration information.
• Visit the Muskegon Business Directory (www.muskegoncity.com)
• Go to the “Compare Memberships” tab and select the appropriate membership category by clicking the “Order Now” button at the bottom of the column. (In-City business listings are FREE.)
• Complete the infomation – including username and password – to create your account. You will need to complete (at minimum) the required fields marked with a red asterisk. Click “Submit” and you will be automatically logged in to your account.
• Select a Primary Classification for your business from the options listed. Clicking the “+” sign will expand each category and show detailed classifications. NOTE: You pick only ONE Primary Classification. After the Primary Classification has been chosen, click the “Submit” to begin entering your business details.
• Enter a Title for your listing. Normally, this will be your firm’s name.
• Select up to five separate categories to list your business under. For example, a law firm might choose to be listed under “Bankruptcy”, “Elder Law”, and “Personal Injury” to reflect areas of specialization. Selecting multiple categories helps visitors find your business.
• Enter a short description of your business to be used in the directory summary and a longer, more detailed description to be used as the main listing.
• Enter information into the remaining fields. Note that required fields are marked with a red asterisk.
• Upload your company’s graphic logo. For best results, logo’s should be sized 300×300 (pixels). Uploading a logo is not required, but doing so makes your listing look polished and professional.

That’s it! Once your listing is submitted, it will be reviewed withing 48 hours.

If you have questions about the Muskegon Business Directory, feel free to leave a comment below. We will respond as soon as possible.