Founded in early 2009, Getlisted.org is a tool for tracking businesses online across the major local search engine platforms Google, Yahoo!, MSN Live Search and Best of the Web. This tool allows users to search and immediately find your business location and information in a local search listing, lending your business more credibility than one that isn’t listed anywhere.

Even if you don’t have a current website or you’re in the process of redesigning it, you can list your business online if you have an email address. This is a good way to gain visibility without committing to a particular brand identity.

If you choose to edit your business listing on Google, you can update all of the basic information, including a link to your website, hours of operation, payment options, photos and videos. This is all completely free, so why not take advantage of uploading a company tour video or product demonstration via Google?

Eventually you’ll need a full website, but local search listings are an important, yet often overlooked, accompaniment to maintaining the face of your business.

If you haven’t yet, check out your online business status listing at www.GetListed.org.