BlackPages.com - Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I list my business at BlackPages.com
BlackPages.com is the Internet's #1 source for identifying African American owned businesses. Black Pages business directories, printed and distributed in various cities around the nation, are where millions of consumers go to find African American owned businesses. It is only natural that those same consumers as well as countless others visit BlackPages.com as the Internet's #1 address for African American owned businesses. It cost as little as $10.00 per month for a Basic Business Listing and $19.95 per month for a Priority Business Listing which includes a link to your company's web site. To list your business, click the "List Your Business" navigation button on the left.

Why not just list my business at one of the Internet's major search engines?
We recommend that you do list your business or web site with the major search engines on the Internet. The advantage of listing your business with BlackPages.com is that consumers and major corporations searching for African American owned business can search for your business by city, state, zip code, metropolitan area, business category or type, and even by your business' SIC code. This allows those doing the search to find your contact information immediately instead of having your information come up as one result in several thousand or even several million.

Why should I use BlackPages.com's website design tools to design and host my website?
Simple, BlackPages.com offers professional, affordable, award winning website designs. You can have your BlackPages.com website design completed in less than an hour and even try it free for 10 days. To find out detailed information about our award winning designs and easy to use design tools, visit Websites.BlackPages.com. Another benefit of using BlackPages.com to design and host your site is that you will receive a free Priority Business Listing in our Business Search Engine, the #1 African American Search Engine on the Internet. With a BlackPages.com website you will be able to market your site to your existing customers and reach out to the thousands of consumers and businesses who use BlackPages.com everday and wish to support you.

What is an Ecommerce solution and why should I get it from BlackPages.com?
An ecommerce solution is the ability to accept credit cards and or electronic checks via the Internet. BlackPages has relationships with thousands of small, medium, and large businesses around the nation. It is our mission to help as many businesses within the African American community not only to advertise and promote their businesses, but to also assist them in using Internet technology to succeed.

Does BlackPages.com offer franchises?
BlackPages.com is currently licensing its directory services for various markets around the nation. The cost of the license will vary depending on the size of the market and number of businesses located within the metropolitan area. By working with BlackPages.com entrepreneurs and publishers will have a unique opportunity to generate significant income, while providing a much needed service to the community. For more information please email or call us at 804-314-3090.