New City-specific Landing Pages Include Information on Local Businesses, Weather and More
CARY, N.C., July 16 /PRNewswire-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.
SOURCE R.H. Donnelley
