Wherever your business is located, your next customer may be in another city or another country. A traveler in Dubai looking for a lawyer in Panama, a company in Qatar searching for a supplier, a family in the USA comparing real estate abroad — they all start the same way: with a search. This guide explains, step by step, how to make sure they find you.
1. Start with a complete business listing
Your listing is your shop window. Add your company name, category, full address, phone, WhatsApp, email, opening hours and website. Customers trust listings that look complete and up to date, and search engines do too. On CanalMarket Business you can add your business in a few minutes.
2. Say clearly what you sell, to whom and where
In one sentence, explain what you do and where you serve customers — for example, “Immigration and corporate lawyer in Panama City, serving clients worldwide in English and Spanish.” Put that sentence at the top of your listing and of your website.
3. Use real photos
Show your office, your team, your products or your work. Original photos build more trust than stock images. Use clear, well-lit pictures and keep your logo sharp.
4. Make it easy to contact you
Most customers want an answer fast. Add a WhatsApp button, a short contact form and a phone number, and reply as soon as you can. If you serve international clients, say which languages you speak.
5. Be visible in every market you serve
If you work with customers in more than one country, say so. List the countries and cities you serve and the time zones you cover. A worldwide directory such as CanalMarket Business puts your company in front of people searching in the USA, the UAE, Panama, Qatar and beyond.
6. Get featured where customers are already looking
A featured listing appears in highlighted positions in search results and categories, so more people see it first. Higher plans can also include banners on the home page and sponsored articles. See all advertising plans: monthly billing by Stripe, cancel anytime.
7. Keep your information fresh
Update your hours, prices, photos and offers regularly. Answer questions and reviews from real customers. An active listing tells people your business is open and ready to help.
Ready to reach more customers?
CanalMarket Business is a worldwide business directory and part of CanalMarket Group, with offices in Torre Las Américas, Punta Pacífica, Panama City, and Al Shafar Tower 1, Barsha Heights, Dubai. Add your business, compare our monthly plans or talk to our team on WhatsApp.
