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\"BOTW<\/a><\/p>\n

BOTW.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Since 1994, Best of the Web has helped local businesses increase discoverability and interact with the ideal customer, and they\u2019re still going strong. So many online directories are available now, and Advice Local works with the top directories in the industry. Our listing management offerings can help a business succeed online. Request a demo<\/a> to learn how.<\/p>\n

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    Click on the above link.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click \u201cSubmit Site.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    It is important to note that this site requires payment. You will need to make a payment selection for a plan prior to being able to submit a listing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    For this scenario, we have chosen the cheaper plan of $149.95 (annual charge). <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Click \u201cNew Customer, \u201c then click \u201ccontinue.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    You will then need to add the title for the website, a website URL (another directory listing will suffice if you do not have your own website), and add a description of your business.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    If you utilize any social networks such as Facebook or Twitter, you can also enter them into BOTW.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Create your account with your email and a password. (Make sure your password is unique and hard to guess).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Enter your contact information.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Select the payment plan and which credit card you will be paying with, expiration date, and full name of card-holder. Click Submit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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