What is Shire Direct?

Shire Direct is a local online business directory whose only purpose is to help locals find Sutherland Shire small businesses fast and do business with them directly.

 

Despite the many social media groups and business directories out there, it's still difficult for locals to find the local goods & services they need when they need them. 

 

How is Shire Direct different from other online directories?

• We don't just list your business online, we promote it.

• We don't just rely on social media (where posts disappear in minutes), we also use google to attract people who are actively looking to buy to our website

• We don't do business reviews or news - we are solely focused on promoting the Shire Direct listings to potential customers

• We aren't just another group setting up another directory - we have more than 20 years' marketing experience and know what works and what doesn't when it comes to promoting a business

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How does Shire Direct promote my business? 

Of course, we use social (Facebook + Instagram) but more importantly we also use google. 90% of people who are actively looking to purchase something go to google first.   

 

Our website, listing categories and each business listing is optimised for google searches with SEO, plus we use google ads to drive more traffic to the listings on our website. 

 

I already do marketing, why do I need Shire Direct too?

Shire Direct is another channel, like social or google or events, that you can leverage for even more exposure to local buyers. 

 

A listing with us doesn't replace your existing marketing, it compliments it. 

 

How much does it cost to list my business?

Business listings cost $4.95 per month. Along with your listing, we're happy to share any Instagram or Facebook post you tag us in to our own Instagram and Facebook stories.  

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To sign up, complete this form and we'll take care of the rest. 

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Can I get extra exposure beyond my listing?

Yes. For extra exposure, you can choose from our flexible Listing Boosts for an additional one off fee. All boost options run for 2 weeks and there are limits on how many boosts can run at the same time.  

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If you choose to add a 'special offer' to your listing, you'll also appear in the 'special offers' category on our website and in our social shout outs. You can include your special offer when you sign up for a listing or email the details to us a info@shiredirect.com.au and we'll update your existing listing. 

 

Do I need to sign a contract with Shire Direct?

No, there are no lock in contracts. Just choose your monthly or annual plan and make your payment. You'll be notified before any renewal occurs.   

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If you decide you don't want to renew, simply login to our website and cancel your subscription.  

 

How do I stop emails from Shire Direct going to my junk mail?

Add 'info@shiredirect.com.au' to your safe sender list to ensure our emails land in your inbox and you'll never miss an update from us again. 

 

Any other questions?

Please send us an email or give us a call and we'll be happy to answer any other questions you have. 

 

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