ROCK HILL, S.C. — July 22, 2016 — Comporium Media Services announced today the newest release of its hyper-local, Internet business directory website, MakeItLocal.com — a 10-year-old domain whose listings and company profile landing pages benefit local businesses, professionals and national franchises by making them more visible to consumers searching online.

“We’re excited about delivering more value for our business customers who seek to connect online with local shoppers in neighborhoods throughout their target marketing areas,” said David Little, vice president of corporate media sales and service at Comporium. “We find that our local business directories are helping consumers locate and contact the right merchants and service providers within our communities at home, at work or on the go.”

The fully responsive MakeItLocal Internet destination is built and hosted with patented publishing technology and a proprietary content management system that utilizes best practices for search engine optimization (SEO), speed and mobility.

In addition to the Internet business directory of 14 million business listings, a full suite of digital marketing solutions are available for businesses. These solutions, which include website development, SEO, digital display campaigns, social media management and reputation intelligence services, will enable customers to expand their web visibility and to engage with new prospects by leveraging a stronger local marketing presence.

“MakeItLocal enables buyers and sellers to easily find each other on the Internet online,” said James Cavagnaro, CEO of Shrewd Marketing llc, Comporium Media Services’ strategic technology partner. “Website visitors search MakeItLocal.com to locate people, products and services by keyword, category or business name in communities throughout the U.S.,” he added.

MakeItLocal is the trusted consumer resource and area shopping guide for people who live, work or travel within cities, suburbs or rural areas. A complete business directory of local merchants and area service providers, MakeItLocal is a great way for people to support the small business economy. Featuring a keyword search of business profiles for products and services, MakeItLocal has everything needed to manage a busy lifestyle.

Popular search categories include: automotive, dining, entertainment, home improvement, health and medical, insurance, legal, hotels, transportation and real estate. Local business owners can add or edit their business listings directly on the site using this link:  https://www.makeitlocal.com/submit-listing.htm.

 About Us

Comporium Media Services is part of Comporium Inc., a diversified privately held communications company providing voice, video, data, wireless, smart home systems and advertising services. For more information, visit comporiummediaservices.com.

MakeItLocal Marketing is the official technology provider, business development and digital marketing partner for MakeItLocal.com—a strategic alliance between Comporium Media Services and Shrewd Marketing llc.

Digital agencies and brand managers interested in advertising opportunities and publishers who want to become authorized resellers for small business customers and franchisees in their local markets, should visit makeitlocalmarketing.com or contact Scott Feder, President & Managing Principal at (714) 696-8964.