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Most sites should be submitted to a locality. See the list of localities under the name of this state. However, some business listings may be accepted at the state level under certain conditions:
  • Businesses with multiple offices or locations spanning several metro areas.
  • Business clubs or associations drawing members from the entire state.
Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Travel and Tourism, or a Business and Economy sub-category. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Site title should match the name of the business of organization or entity.
  2. Description should be factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
This category is for companies and business groups with locations in several metro areas of this state, as well as links to similar sites at other geographic levels. This category is generally broken down into sub-categories.

Advertising and Marketing

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. See the list of localities under the name of this state. However, listings appropriate to this sub-category may be accepted at the state level under certain conditions:

  • Businesses with multiple offices or locations spanning several metro areas.
  • Business clubs or associations drawing members from the entire state.
Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Travel and Tourism, or a Business and Economy sub-category. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Site title should match the name of the business of organization or entity.
  2. Description should be factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
This category is for advertising and marketing companies and business groups with locations in several metro areas of this state, as well as links to similar sites at other geographic levels.

Agriculture

Agricultural businesses and organizations, potentially including vineyards, farm markets, "you pick" farms, livestock auctions, livestock breeders, seed farms, tree farms, wholesale nurseries, turf farms, agricultural equipment suppliers, growers associations, and breeders associations.

Not to be confused with Science_and_Environment/Agriculture, which is for geographically focused information, such as "How to grow wine grapes in Elbonia."

For Florida agricultural businesses and organizations including farms, wholesale nurseries, vineyards, livestock breeders and auctions, and growers and breeders associations.

Animals

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. See the list of localities under the name of this state. However, listings appropriate to this sub-category may be accepted at the state level under certain conditions:

  • Businesses with multiple offices or locations spanning several metro areas.
  • Business clubs or associations drawing members from the entire state.
Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Travel and Tourism, or a Business and Economy sub-category. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Site title should match the name of the business of organization or entity.
  2. Description should be factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
This category is for animal-related companies and business groups with locations in several metro areas of this state, as well as links to similar sites at other geographic levels.

Automotive

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. See the list of localities under the name of this state. However, listings appropriate to this sub-category may be accepted at the state level under certain conditions:

  • Businesses with multiple offices or locations spanning several metro areas.
  • Business clubs or associations drawing members from the entire state.
Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Travel and Tourism, or a Business and Economy sub-category. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Site title should match the name of the business of organization or entity.
  2. Description should be factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
This category is for companies and business groups concerning cars, trucks, motorcycles and automotive parts with locations in several metro areas of this state, as well as links to similar sites at other geographic levels.

Beauty and Cosmetic Services

Submit sites for health and beauty companies with multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for health and beauty companies with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Business Services

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. See the list of localities under the name of this state. However, listings appropriate to this sub-category may be accepted at the state level under certain conditions:

  • Businesses with multiple offices or locations spanning several metro areas.
  • Business clubs or associations drawing members from the entire state.
Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Travel and Tourism, or a Business and Economy sub-category. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Site title should match the name of the business of organization or entity.
  2. Description should be factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
This category is for companies providing services to other businesses and having locations in several metro areas of this state, as well as links to similar sites at other geographic levels.

Classifieds

For links to similar categories at other geographic levels.

For links to similar categories at other geographic levels.

Computers and Internet

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. See the list of localities under the name of this state. However, listings appropriate to this sub-category may be accepted at the state level under certain conditions:

  • Businesses with multiple offices or locations spanning several metro areas.
  • Business clubs or associations drawing members from the entire state.
Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Travel and Tourism, or a Business and Economy sub-category. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Site title should match the name of the business of organization or entity.
  2. Description should be factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
This category is for statewide associations of computer businesses, for computer companies with locations in several metro areas of this state, and for links to similar categories at other geographic levels. Topics include computer and network sales and consulting as well as software training and development.

Construction and Maintenance

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. See the list of localities under the name of this state. However, listings appropriate to this sub-category may be accepted at the state level under certain conditions:

  • Businesses with multiple offices or locations spanning several metro areas.
  • Business clubs or associations drawing members from the entire state.
Depending on the type of company, some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Travel and Tourism, or a Business and Economy sub-category. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Site title should match the name of the business of organization or entity.
  2. Description should be factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
This category is for statewide associations in the building trades, for construction companies with locations in several metro areas of this state, and for links to similar categories at other geographic levels. Topics include general contractors, home builders, and commercial construction and cleaning companies.

Consulting

Submit sites for consultants at multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for sites for consultants with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Directories

Submit directories of businesses in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for directories of businesses located in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Economic Development

Submit sites for organizations concerned with improving business and trade statewide or in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for organizations concerned with improving business and trade statewide.

Employment

Submit sites for employment agencies listing jobs in or offering locations within more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for employment agencies listing jobs in or offering locations within more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Event Planning

Submit sites for event planning services with multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for sites for event planning services with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Financial Services

Submit sites for banks and other financial companies with multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for sites for banks and other financial companies with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Home and Garden

Submit sites for home and garden companies at multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for hom and garden companies with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Industrial

Submit sites for industrial companies with multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for industrial companies with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Legal Services

Submit sites for attorneys and businesses serving the legal system with multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for sites for attorneys with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Marine Sales and Services

Submit sites for boat dealers and marinas with multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for sites for boat dealers and marinas with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Organizations

Submit sites for organizations of businesses statewide, or located in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for organizations of businesses located in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Personal Services

Submit sites for service providers with multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
Includes links to sites for or about businesses or individuals offering personal services in the region. Sites might include personal chefs, personal valets, errand runners, and baby sitters.

Printing

Submit sites for printing companies with multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for sites for printing companies with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Public Utilities

Submit sites for utility companies serving customers in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for utility companies serving customers in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Real Estate

Real estate agents may list one site only, in the locality where their office is physically located, and should not submit at the state level. Brokerages may also list one site at the locality where their office is located, or at a higher level when there are multiple offices in more than one locality. The state level category is only for companies with multiple offices in more than one metro area. Companies will be listed no more than once in any case. Multiple submissions of the same or an alternate URL can lead to an agent or company being banned from the directory.

If an agent changes offices or a description change is needed, go back one page, click Update URL, and submit the corrected information in that way, not as a new submission.

Format Site Title As Follows
(for an agent site:) Agent Name - Company Name
(for a company site:) Company Name

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be clearly shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. Make sure the submitted title follows the above formatting.
  3. In the description, stick to the facts and avoid promotional language.
  4. Mention no more than three specialty areas. Don't stuff descriptions with keywords.
  5. Don't Capitalize Every Word or use ALL CAPS.
Compare existing listings for best results.
Primarily for links to similar categories at other geographic levels, but may also list real estate companies with multiple offices over a broad area of the state.

NOTE: Sites for real estate licensees and brokerages are governed by state real estate commission regulations concerned with advertising. Agents must be identified by name and the brokerage must be identified by the office name shown on its license.

Restaurants and Bars

Submit sites for restaurants and bars at multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at other geographic levels, and for sites for restaurants and bars with multiple locations in more than one sub-state region or metro area in this state.

Shipping, Storage, and Logistics

For shipping and transportation services primarily for companies and industrial use. Also see the Transportation sub-category of this locality for sites concerned with getting people from place to place.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the company.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
For links to metros, counties and/or localities listing sites for companies offering shipping and transportation services to other companies, and for sites of this kind for companies with multiple locations in more than one metro area of the state.

Shopping

Submit sites for stores at multiple locations in more than one metro area in this state. Also see sub-categories when present. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several metro areas.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
For links to similar categories at counties and metro area in this state. Also for the listing of sites for bricks-and-mortar shops selling merchandise at multiple locations in several metro areas or statewide.

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