Consumers searching for services

• How do I use the site?

  Use the keyword search box at the top of the home page to find a business by name, category, specialty or job the business performs. Because many of the businesses listed on insidedurham.com have detailed profiles, you can easily refine your results to find the right company for your job. You also can browse through the listings on the home page or the full list of business categories available on the site. Once you've narrowed down a list of businesses, simply click on a business name to view a detailed profile about that business and get a map and driving directions to its location.

• Why register as an Insidedurham.com user?

  As a registered and confirmed user of Insidedurham.com, you can save custom search settings for your home or work for faster searches. Recent searches are automatically saved for you so that it is easier to retrace them if you need to. Further, registered users can publish reviews.

• I forgot my username and/or password. What do I do?

  At the bottom of the login page, you'll see a link to "Password forgetten? Click on that, then type the email address you used to register on the site. Your password will then be emailed to you.

• Once I've registered, can I change my profile information?

  Absolutely. You can log in to your profile and change your password, email address, etc. at any time.

Business owners

• Why should I register my business on Insidedurham.com?

  Insidedurham.com gives you a powerful opportunity to reach your target customers at the very moment they are searching for your service - and provide them with more useful, in-depth information than they can get from any other search option. And, it's free!

• Am I required to have a website?

  No. With a detailed profile on Insidedurham.com, your business will appear in search results with all other businesses in the market, whether or not you maintain a website.

• Can I link to my website from Insidedurham.com?

  Yes! If you do have a website, by all means link to it. You should give customers as many ways to reach you as possible. Your profile on Insidedurham.com can include your website, email, street address and phone numbers.

• Am I able to change my profile information once it is published on Insidedurhamcom?

  Absolutely. You can log in to your profile and add or edit content at any time.

• What are Flyer/coupons and how can I benefit from them?

  You can entice consumers by adding flyers or coupons to your profile. Like a coupon, a deal offers a special rate or service to the consumer, giving them yet another reason why they should do business with you. The Flyer/coupons feature is available to all registered businesses on Insidedurham.com.