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Directory Search Tips
Convenient search boxes can be found at the top of every Socal411 city-specific directory main page (e.g. http://socal411.com/beverlyhills). Additionally, the general directory search link is available at the bottom of most of our pages.

To enter a query into Socal411, just type in a few descriptive words and hit the 'enter' key (or click on the Socal411 Show Me button) for a list of relevant business listings.

Choosing Keywords

For best results, it's important to choose your keywords wisely. Keep these tips in mind:

  • Try the obvious first. If you're looking for a local business that sells orchids, enter "orchids" rather than "flowers".
     
  • Use words likely to appear on a site with the information you want. "Fine dining lobster" gets better results than "really nice places to go eat seafood at night".
     
  • Make keywords as specific as possible. "Antique lead soldiers" gets more relevant results than "old metal toys".

Search by Category

The Socal411 Directory categories (located at http://socal411.com/c/categories) is a good place to start if you're not exactly sure which search keywords to use. Searching within a category of interest allows you to quickly narrow in on only the most relevant business listings to you.

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