This is the third and final post in the Series on Local Search Engine Optimization. In this post i’ll show you how to get your Business listed in Bing Local Listings. Last week we talked about Yahoo Local Listings.

People ask me ” Why do i need my Business Listed in Local Listings on Search Engines ? “  I then ask them a simple question” Do your Customers finds you through local searches on Bing ?“  That answers their question on geographic targeting.

So let me show you How to Get your Business Listed in Bing Local Listings in 3 Easy Steps.

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STEP 1 : Provide Your Business Details

Visit Bing Local Listing Center and log in using your Windows Live Username and Password. You’ll then be prompted to enter your Business Name, Address, Telephone. Bing Verifies if your Business is already listed and if not will create a new listing for you.

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STEP 2 : Choose Categories and Info about Your Business

Here you can choose your relevant categories and enter all the information on services that your business provides. Bing also allows you to provide links to relevant pages on your site. Eg A Cellular Dealer may provide links to their Specials Page, Contact Form, and Reviews on Ebay.

The more info you provide about your Business adding the right keywords to your description, the better your listing will rank.

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STEP 3 : Verify Your Listing

Just Like Google Local Listings you may choose to verify your listing by Phone or by regular mail. Once you’ve verified, your listing will go live in a few weeks.

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Bing Local Listing is currently only available to US Business. There are some rumors that it may be available to UK Business as early as next November.

Also we have noticed that bing verifies listing from an independent database.  You can add your listing here if you’re business is outside the US and your listing may get listed before others once bing starts local listings in your country.

You may also be aware that Yahoo and Microsoft have entered into an agreement where bing will be the default search engine on yahoo.com. This should be enough for you to add your listing on bing today !

In case you’d like for us to list your business on all the local listings for bing, yahoo and google feel free to contact us. We also offer enhanced listings ( superpages, citysearch and more )

UPDATE: June 2010 Bing UK Users can now add their business for local listing on this site as Confirmed on Bing’s own site here.

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Microsoft Security Essentials is the latest product from Microsoft. A Free ( Only for Genuine Windows Users ) Anti Virus, Spyware and Malware Protection Software that protects your computer.

Its easy to install, easy to use, and does not take up too much space on your computer.  I’ll show you where to get the find the free download link and how to install it.

About Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft’s Security Essentials is a great anti virus as its free and one does not get limited features as most other “free” anti virus programs provide in the market. Its lightweight and simple to use. The only thing Microsoft asks is that you be using a Genuine Copy of Windows to be able to download and install it. It works on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 Operating System.

Where to Download

Details on Microsoft Security Essentials details can be found here. ( Click here )  You can download the US version directly here. It only takes a few minutes to download and install.  The best thing i noticed about this anti virus is that it runs quietly and efficiently in the background so that your Computer does not freeze up. You are able to work without any interruptions.

Updates and Reviews

Updates are downloaded automatically using Signature Service, getting you the latest definitions to combat the possible threats.  You can even set up automatic scan timings so that your computer gets a scan.

Security Essentials has been reviewed by quite a few professonals and they all have given great reviews stating how they never received any false alarms or warnings and that all threats were handled properly.

System Requirements

OS: Genuine Windows XP (SP 2 or SP 3); Windows Vista (Gold, SP 1, or SP 2); Windows 7

• For Windows XP, PC with a CPU clock speed of 500 MHz or more, and 1 GB RAM or higher.
• For Windows Vista, Windows 7, PC with a CPU clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher, and 1 GB RAM or higher.
• VGA display of 800 × 600 or higher.
• 140 MB of available hard disk space.
• An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Security Essentials.
• Internet Browser:
  • Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
  • Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later.
• Microsoft Security Essentials also supports Windows XP Mode in Windows 7.

Our Review

Security Essentials is a great Anti Virus program that will make your comouter safe and secure while browsing online. It does not give false alarms and does have the ability to detect and eliminate all the latest virus and trojans.

However we did notice that having this anti virus installed our boot up time to power up increased by 3-4 seconds and it did slow down our browsing speed, by a few seconds. Not something that a normal user would notice , but i did.

Hope you enjoyed this review of Microsoft Security Essentials and feel free to download it at your own responsibility.

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Microsoft is now offering a 90 day trial version of Windows 7 Enterprise.

It is specifically designed for IT Professionals, so that they can test their software and hardware on a final version of the product.

In addition, it provides the opportunity for one to get familiar with all the major improvements then their previous versions of the Windows Operating System.

It also enables one to experience for themselves just how Windows 7 can make one’s Computer more productive, secure, and easy to manage.

Here’s what you need to know:

This is a trial software that has been designed specifically for IT Professionals to experience Windows 7 Enterprise on behalf of their organization.

It is not recommend that you install this if you are a not an IT Professional or not professionally managing corporate networks.

Guidelines on usage:

• Protect your PC and data. Definitely back up your data and it is not recommended to test Windows 7 on your primary home or business PC.
• You have 10 days to activate the product. If not activated within 10 days, the system will shut down once every hour until activated.
• The 90-day Trial is the full working version of the Windows 7 Enterprise, the version most corporates will be using. It does not require a product key (it is embedded with the download).
• The 90-day Trial will shut down once every hour when you have reached the end of the 90-day evaluation period.
• The 90-day Trial is offered for a limited time and in limited quantity. The download will be available through March 31, 2010, or while supplies last.
• After the 90-day Trial expires, if you wish to continue to use Windows 7 Enterprise, you will be required to purchase and perform a clean installation of Windows 7, including drivers and applications. Please keep this in mind; Windows 7 Enterprise is not available through retail channels.
• Technical Questions: Please refer to Microsoft’s FAQ or visit the Windows 7 support forum.

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Download Link for Windows 7 Enterprise 90 Day Trial

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If You’d rather have a Full Version of Windows 7 for Free for ever and not a trial,  do read our post on how to possibly get it.  CLICK HERE

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