2008-07-16 07:00:00
New City-specific Landing Pages Include Information on Local Businesses,
Weather and More
CARY, N.C., July 16 /EMWNews-FirstCall/ -- Thinking about visiting
that new outdoor restaurant but not sure what type of reviews it's gotten
or what the weather's going to be like? Interested in finding out the best
places for auto repair in case your car suffers from the 100 degree heat?
Look no further than DexKnows.com(TM), Dex's online local search site,
which now features city-specific pages, each with a wealth of local
information.
New DexKnows.com (http://www.dexknows.com) city pages provide
information on local businesses, weather and more in particular areas,
making it even easier for people to find information that is specific to
their needs and interests. Consumers can receive general information on
local businesses, as well as:
-- Information for more than 60 cities. More locations will be added in
the weeks to come.
-- Weather forecasts for their chosen city. DexKnows.com now provides
5-day forecasts. Powered by WeatherBug(R), this new feature makes it easier
for people to plan for whatever Mother Nature has in store.
-- At-a-glance ratings and reviews for local businesses. A homepage
view of what peers are saying about local businesses, updated daily.
-- Listings of the top searches and most popular business categories
for the local area. Now, those interested in finding listings of the most
popular businesses can do so from their city-specific homepage.
-- Links to local seasonal businesses directly from the homepage.
Looking for a store that sells camping equipment? Or a ski supply store
during the winter? Links to seasonal listings can now be found on
city-specific homepages.
"Our goal with DexKnows.com is to continually update the site so that
it provides consumers with the best place to go online for information
about their communities," said Jeff Porter, vice president, DexKnows.com.
"In addition to adding city pages, we've also enhanced DexKnows.com's
search functionality to make it easier for people to find the information
they're looking for with less clicks. These latest updates build upon the
site's many other features, including the ability to read reviews and rate
local businesses, build personalized itineraries and maps, watch videos and
more."
About Dex
Dex is part of R.H. Donnelley (NYSE: RHD), which connects businesses
and consumers through its portfolio of print and interactive marketing
solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses look to the company's
experienced team of marketing consultants to help them grow their
businesses and drive sales leads. Consumers depend on the company's
reliable, trusted, local business content to deliver the most relevant
search results when they are seeking local goods and services. For more
information, visit http://www.DexKnows.com and http://www.rhd.com.
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