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This category is only for 'Business and Economy' sites which either:
  • relate to the whole (or a significant part of) the Metropolitan Area
  • relate to multiple localities within the Metropolitan Area
  • relate to a single locality which does not have its own category
If your site is related to a single locality which has its own category in the West_Midlands then it should be submitted somewhere under that category -- to the most appropriate topical sub-category if it exists.

If there is an appropriate sub-category of West Midlands: Business and Economy for your site, then it should be submitted under there instead of here.

Sites covering the business and economic activities of West Midlands Metropolitan Area*, including companies and industries.

* This comprises the Metropolitan Boroughs of Sandwell, Dudley, and Solihull, together with the Cities of Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhamption. It is distinct from the West Midlands Region, which covers a larger area.

Business Services

The Business Services category lists sites that provide professional and administrative support services to a variety of businesses and organisations. In some cases, these companies also provide services to consumers, but providing services to other enterprises is their main focus.

Construction and Maintenance

This category includes sites for businesses related to the construction and maintenance of buildings and structures, including builders, architects, service companies and suppliers of materials.

Economic Development

This category includes sites covering information, resources, organisations and services related to the West Midlands economy and its growth.

Home and Garden

This category is only for 'Home and Garden' sites which either:

  • relate to the whole (or a significant part of) the Metropolitan Area
  • relate to multiple localities within the Metropolitan Area
  • relate to a single locality which does not have its own category
If your site is related to a single locality which has its own category in the West_Midlands then it should be submitted somewhere under that category -- to the most appropriate topical sub-category if it exists.
sites for businesses within the West Midlands Metropolitan Area* offering products and services intended for use in the home and garden, such as plants, swimming pools, windows, interior design, lawn maintenance, home pest control, and housesitting.

* This comprises the Metropolitan Boroughs of Sandwell, Dudley, and Solihull, together with the Cities of Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhamption. It is distinct from the West Midlands Region, which covers a larger area.

Shopping

This category is only for 'Shopping' sites which either:

  • relate to the whole (or a significant part of) the Metropolitan Area
  • relate to multiple localities within the Metropolitan Area
  • relate to a single locality which does not have its own category

If your site is related to a single locality which has its own category in the West_Midlands then it should be submitted somewhere under that category -- to the most appropriate topical sub-category if it exists.

Specialized items for sale sites such as machinery, vehicles, construction materials, etc, should usually be submitted under the sub-category of Business and Economy for their specific industry.

Sites relating to retail shopping and consumer goods for sale in the West Midlands Metropolitan Area*; including businesses that sell from a location and/or on-line whether it be from a shop, shed or house.

* This comprises the Metropolitan Boroughs of Sandwell, Dudley, and Solihull, together with the Cities of Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton. It is distinct from the West Midlands Region, which covers a larger area.

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