What is DestinDirect.com?
Source: Gary Redden, Managing Director
It is the online business and community directory covering Destin, Miramar Beach and nearby Scenic Highway 30A, an area that encompasses about 50 miles of pristine barrier island coastline.
Who uses it?
The site is widely used by tourists, local residents, vacation home owners, convention attendees, people relocating and military personnel looking for business and community organizations that can provide the products and services they need for themselves, their homes, investment property, cars, boats, travel and other things. Other local users include residents of the surrounding communities of Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Crestview, Freeport, Eglin & Hurlburt Air Force bases.
Why do local businesses advertise?
The site helps local businesses of all sizes & types increase their sales and profits by attracting more new customers at less cost. It’s been in continuous operation under the same management team for the past 17 years and the average advertiser has been on the site near 8 years. Advertiser page positions are locked in for as long as renewed and can never be pushed lower or disappear, as it frequently happens with search engines. Listings are placed in all appropriate categories throughout the site at no additional cost.
How do people find it?
Visitor traffic to the site is generated through search engine optimization, community involvement, publicity, social media, and advertising. It’s highly ranked for many local search terms by major search engines and is active on major social media channels.
Why users like it?
It saves time. Business listings are complete, well organized, and provide a description of up to 75 words, a picture or logo, website, email and map links along with all contact information. The site’s navigation system is simple and easy to use.
What about the future?
The site has been expanding since its inception in 2001. New business categories are added as needed and existing ones expanded. A national network of community directories is under development and DestinDirect will have the exclusive link for the area we cover.
Who are the sites operators?
DestinDirect.com is a family owned business with ties to the Destin area for 25 years. The company has been a supporter of community sports teams for over 10 years. A staff member was ambassador of the year for both the Destin and Walton Area chambers of commerce and another has served on the city board and other nonprofit organizations. Stakeholders include men, women and a military veteran.
Contact information: 850 217 3880, [email protected]