How To Add Your Business Information To Manta

HOW TO ADD YOUR BUSINESS LISTING TO MANTA

by: Blake Denman www.ricketyroo.com @blakedenman

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Step 1: Open an internet browser and go to http://www.manta.com. When the page loads, click on the Get Started button to begin adding your business on Manta.


http://www.manta.com

http://www.manta.com



Step 2: Fill in the appropriate information in each field, beginning with Country. You will not see State and City until you first choose United States. Before clicking on the continue button, make sure you select the appropriate relationship to the company you are adding (in this case, I am the "owner" of Blue Widget Co). Click on the continue button.




Step 3: Before you can continue the submission process, you will need to create a profile on Manta.com. Fill out the appropriate fields and click on the Continue button. You can uncheck the pre-checked boxes the not allow Manta to send you there promotional items/tips.




Step 4: If you are submitting to Manta during normal business hours, you will be prompted to call and provide a reference code. If you would like to not call, yet still verify your listing, write down the reference code and click on the close button. We will be verifying the listing after we have added everything to the listing we can.




Step 5: You can list up to 30 different products and services. Add as many of products and services that you have. This is where you will be adding your keywords/categories. When finished, click on the Done button.




Step 6: After clicking on the Done button for products and services, the box will disappear and you are now looking at your business dashboard. Now we want to start adding more relevant information and images to the listing to make it look great. You will see a "profile completeness" bar at the top of the page letting you know where you currently stand. Click on the Add Your Logo link and continue to step 7.




Step 7: A small pop-up window will populate on your screen. Click on the Choose File button and find your logo. Select it, wait for the preview to show, and then click on Save to continue.




Step 8: From here on out we will be going section by section, starting with the Website and email section. Once your mouse cursor hovers over the section it will light up blue. Click on the section to add your website and email address. A small pop-up will show on your screen, add the appropriate information and click on Save. After the info saves you will see the information populate onto your listing.




Step 9: Scrolling down your profile, click on the business hours section to add hours of operation. Side note: If you have more contact phone numbers that you would like to put on your profile then add them in the more contact information in the category above. After adding in your hours of operation, click on Save.




Step 10: Click on the edit section to add a detailed business description. There are two sections for you to add, a short description, and a long description. Referencing your NAP document, add a short description and a long description. When finished, click on the save button.




Step 11: By default, every new listing has 1 category, being Business Services (unclassified). Under the Business Categories section, click on the edit link to add up to 3 categories. Starting with your most relevant keyword possible, add up to 3 categories to your listing. When finished, click on the save button to continue.




Step 12: Under Business Information, click on the edit link to add pertinent information about your business. If your company carries specific brands, add them in this section. When finished entering in the information, click on the save button.




Step 13: Additional Information & Green Initiatives Section. If your company has awards or any mentions in the press, feel free to add it in this section. Same applies to the green initiatives section. When finished, click on the save button. If your company has neither, skip this step.




Step 14: Links to Other Media section. If you have other links that you would like potential customers to visit, this is the section to add them. When finished, click on the save button.




Step 15: Twitter and Facebook links. Click on the edit link to add your Twitter feed and Facebook page to Manta. When adding your Twitter link, just enter your Twitter handle, not the link to your Twitter profile. With Facebook, make sure you include http:// in the link to your Facebook page in order for it to work properly. Click on the save button when finished.




Step 16: Lets verify the listing. Having your reference code handy, open up a new tab and go to http://www.manta.com/verify. When the page has loaded, enter in the reference # you were given and click on the Verify button. A small popup will show after the listing is verified, click on the Continue to my profile link.


http://www.manta.com/verify

http://www.manta.com/verify



Step 17: Your basic profile is good to go, to make your listing even richer lets add some products and services to your listing. Click on the Products & Services tab on your business dashboard. After the page loads, click on the +Add button to add a product or service.




Step 18: Before adding information, make sure you have selected Product or Service. After choosing, begin to enter information about your product/service. When you hover over each area, Manta gives you some tips on each section, follow them while you are going through adding your products and/or services. When finished with your particular product or service, click on the Save and Complete button. Repeat this step for as many products and/or services your company offers.




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