Big Oak Client: Henderson's FurnitureLocal country furniture company uses the Internet to attract regional audience
Big Oak designed and developed Henderson's site and continues to work with them on search engine optimization of their site. Below are the rankings for some of their selected keyword phrases.* ChallengesHenderson's is a local business that doesn't ship outside a 50-mile radius of their location. This limits their audience to customers within their region (or customers willing to drive to the store to pick up orders). Henderson's manufacturers (e.g. Tom Seely) won't allow pricing on resellers' sites. This poses a problem since most users expect to find pricing online. An upshot from this limitation is that it encourages customers to call to talk with the Henderson's staff. This personal interaction has been beneficial to the sales process for Henderson's. SolutionThe site is a tool for people who know about the store or are looking for a local store that carries country furniture. It gives customers a chance to look at Henderson's furniture before they visit the store or place an order. Customer service representatives can also refer callers to the website to reference furniture pieces. Client Praise“Our website does a great job of organizing our lines [of furniture] and showcasing each piece. We get compliments all the time on how easy it was to look through all our furniture.” Search Engine Rankings
*Search engine ranks change often. Results from May 2008. |
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Should local businesses have a site?Search engines are providing results by location – don't miss out on potential customers. Does every site need optimizing?Every site can benefit from optimization. It targets your sites, helps searchers find you and encourages both sales and interaction. |