Cast your internet closer to home...

IN this internet age, online directories are perfect for guiding you along the long and often confusing information superhighway.

They're simple and easy to use. Unfortunately, many send you a long way from home – to the other end of the country, for example, or even overseas.

It means your internet search can be lengthy, frustrating and, ultimately, futile.

It need not be like this. If you want it – if you need it – you should be able to find it close to home.

Now you can. This is the dawning of the age of Telegraphgofind – which brings your internet search back home.

It's a fact that most people like to shop locally. Many of us spend most of our money within 10 miles of home.

But, when searching online, we have all been bombarded with lists of business which aren't local to where you live.

With Telegraphgofind's innovative Closer To Me facility, type in your postcode to find those businesses within a few miles of where you live that offer just what you want.

But that's not the only benefit of using Telegraphgofind to search for a local business.

Think, too, about the times you have noted down a number only for it to have completely vanished inside 10 minutes.

With the Text Me function, Telegraphgofind users can type in their mobile phone number on a clients' listing and the business number will be sent direct to their phone – free of charge.

Regional digital manager Kelli Humphrey said: "If you are tying to find the phone number of a local business, what better way to find it than a local online directory site?

"Telegraphgofind doesn't only provide you with the number of a business – you can use it find out much more.

"It's so important for people to know that they are making the right decisions when buying goods or services – and this site gives you the opportunity to look into this further.

"You can look at company profiles – or even watch a video – to ensure you are choosing the right person or firm for the job."

Log on

To search for local businesses, log on to www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk and start your search by typing what you're looking for in the Telegraphgofind button at the top right-hand side.

Alternatively, log on to www.grimsbygofind.co.uk to start your online search. If you would like more information on how your business can be included on the site, contact Wendy Chapman on (01472) 372072.