Open Directory - Regional:North America:United States:Florida:Metro Areas:Miami-Fort Lauderdale:Business and Economy

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Submit sites for businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro. Also see sub-categories when present. Certain companies should submit to Travel and Tourism, Arts and Entertainment, or Sports and Recreation instead. 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:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for business organizations drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Advertising and Marketing

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for advertising and marketing businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Agriculture

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for agricultural businesses such as farms and produce stands at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Animals

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for animal-related businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Automotive

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for automotive businesses such as car, truck and motorcycle dealers and repair shops at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Beauty and Cosmetic Services

Submit sites for health and beauty-related businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for health and beauty businesses such as salons and spas at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Business Services

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for businesses offering goods and services to other businesses and operating at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Classifieds

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for classified ads at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro.

Computers and Internet

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for computer businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Construction and Maintenance

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

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for construction and maintenance businesses such as builders and cleaning services at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Directories

Submit sites for general business guides and directories concerned with a multi-county area in this metro area. Submit single-topic sites to the appropriate category. For example, submit dining guides to Business_and_Economy/Restaurants_and_Bars, and on-line hotel reservations guides to Travel_and_Tourism/Lodging/Hotels.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of the directory or sponsoring organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities in this metro area with similar categories, and for listings of general business guides and directories for a multi-county area in this metro.

Employment

Submit sites for employment sites at multiple locations in more than one county within this metro area. 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.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities in this metro area with sites offering employment opportunities including those for employment agencies, and for the listing of sites of this kind for multiple locations in more than one county in this metro.

Event Planning

Submit sites for businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro area. 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:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities in this metro area with similar categories, and for the listing of sites for companies involved with event planning such as caterers and banquet halls with multiple locations in more than one county in this metro.

Financial Services

Submit sites for businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro. 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 localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities in this metro area with similar categories, and for the listing of sites for financial services companies such as banks and mortgage companies with multiple locations in more than one county in this metro.

Funeral Services

Submit sites for funeral-related businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for funeral-related businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Home and Garden

Submit sites for home and garden-related businesses at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for home and garden businesses such as landscapers and pest control companies at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, and for organizations of such businesses drawing members from all or most of this metro area.

Industrial

Submit sites for industries at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro area. 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 localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to similar categories at localities in this metro area, and for the listing of sites for manufacturers, trucking and maritime shipping firms, and other companies dealing primarily with other businesses as opposed to consumers, operating at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro.

Insurance

For sites for insurance companies and agencies with multiple locations in more than one county within this metro area. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

Insurance companies offer, in return for periodic payments called premiums, a promise of financial payment should a certain event occur in the future. This category is for links to insurance categories at localities in this metro area, and for companies, agents, and business organizations with multiple locations in more than one county within this metro.

Legal Services

For sites specifically geared towards this community. Submitting a site based in another locality may prevent listing in the directory. Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for attorneys, law firms, and providers of legal services.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Make sure your site title matches the name of your organization or entity.
In your site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language. Avoid Excessive Capitalization. Describe site features as well as the subject of your site.

For attorneys, law firms, and providers of legal services based in South Florida and with offices in both Broward County and Miami-Dade County.

Marine Sales and Services

For sites specifically geared towards this community. Submitting a site based in another locality may delay or prevent listing in the directory. Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for marine sales companies including boat dealers and yacht brokers, marinas, and sellers of marine parts and accessories. Please submit boat charter companies under Sports and Recreation.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Make sure your site's title matches the name of your organization or entity.
In your site's description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language. Avoid Excessive Capitalization. Describe site features as well as the subject of your site.

For boating-related companies based in Broward County or Miami-Dade County, Florida, and operating in both counties.

Organizations

Submit sites for business organizations drawing members from all or most of this metro area. Organizations are listed at a level corresponding to the area from which their members are drawn, which can be locality, county, region, metro area, state, or country.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to localities and counties in this metro area with similar categories. Also for the listing of sites for business organizations such as Chambers of Commerce drawing members from all or most of this metro.

Printing

Submit sites for printing businesses at multiple locations in more than one county within this metro. Also see Industries/Publishing when available. 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:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to similar sites at localities and counties in this metro area. Also for the listing of sites for printing-related companies operating at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro.

Real Estate

Real estate agents may list one site only, in the locality where their office is physically located. Brokerages may also list one site at the locality where their office is located, or at county level if the company has multiple offices in more than one locality, or at metro level if the company has has multiple offices in more than one county, but will be listed no more than once in any case. Multiple submissions of the same or alternate URLs 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:

Location must be clearly shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
Make sure the submitted title follows the above formatting.
In the description, stick to the facts and avoid promotional language.
Mention no more than three specialty areas. Don't stuff descriptions with keywords.
Don't Capitalize Every Word or use ALL CAPS.

Compare existing listings for best results.

For sites concerned with real estate over a broad area and links to local categories. Subjects include agents, brokers, appraisers, developers, inspectors and title services as well as sales and rentals of homes, condominiums and apartments. 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 county in this metro area. 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:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to similar categories at counties and localities in this county. Also for the listing of sites for restaurants and bars with multiple locations in more than one county in this metro area.

Services

Submit sites for service providers not specified in other sub-categories, and operating at multiple locations in more than one locality in this county. 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:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to similar categories in localities and counties in this metro area. Also for the listing of sites for providers of services operating at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro, in areas not specified in other sub-categories. Subjects include personal chefs, language translation, piano tuning, and appliance repair. Spas and beauty salons should see the Health and Beauty sub-category if present, or submit to the main Business and Economy category if not.

Shopping

Submit sites for stores at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro area. 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 localities or counties.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

Locations must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
For title, submit actual name of business or organization.
Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.

For links to similar categories at counties and localities in this metro area. Also for the listing of sites for bricks-and-mortar shops selling merchandise at multiple locations in more than one county in this metro.

Open Directory Regional: North America: United States: Florida: Business and Economy

Last update: 11:19 PT, Friday, August 31, 2007 - edit