Feature Definitions:

Note: MGL publishes several online directories for different markets. Certain features may not be available for the particular directory you are considering, therefore, some of the following may not be applicable. Available features for each directory are listed on the feature grid for the particular directory.

Number of Categories: This is the number of categories that your listing will appear under when selected by visitors. As a rule the more categories your listing is under the more likely you are to be found, however the categories must be appropriate to your business. If you do not see an appropriate category, please suggest one using our Contact form.

Description Size: This is the total number of characters, including spaces and punctuation that can be used to describe your business. This is a searchable field, so we recommend that you utilize your full allotment of characters.

Ratings: Some directories allow for visitors to provide a 1 to 5 start rating for their experience with your listed business.

Reviews/Endorsements: Your clients or customers can add testimonials to your listing about their positive experience with your firm. All reviews/endorsements are reviewed by us prior to publication, no negative comments are allowed.

Product Images: For product manufacturers, this is to display product images and descriptions. The maximum image size is 540x540 pixels and can be in .jpg, .gif or .png format. The description can be up to 1,500 characters per product.

Number of Products: This is the number of products that can be showcased with your listing.

Number of Images: This is the number of general images that can be displayed with your listing and can include pretty much anything i.e. project photos, facility photos, staff photos, etc. You can create a caption up to 150 characters long for each image. Images deemed offensive in the sole discretion of MGL will be removed.

Number of Documents: This is the number of documents that can be linked to your listing and may include things like brochures, white papers, qualifications, specifications, etc. The format can be .txt .doc or .pdf and size is limited to 1MB. Pdf is the preferred format.

Priority Search: In search results, listings are displayed in the following order: Premium Listings alphabetically, Advanced Listings alphabetically, Basic Listings alphabetically.

Bold in Search Results: In search results, Premium Listings display more summary information, have a bold heading and are outlined in green.

Multi-Region Discounts: MGL's directories are organized by category and region. Each listing can only appear in a single region. If you have a need to appear in more than one region, you will need to create additional listings for each region. The listing plans do not have to be the same, i.e. you can have a premium listing for your primary market and a basic listing for a submarket. We offer a 50% discount to Top Level Listing advertisers for each additional listing.

Contact Person: This would be the name of the person that you wish to receive inquiries from the listing.

Phone: Self explanatory

Fax: Self explanatory

Toll Free: Self explanatory

YouTube Video: Some directories offer advertisers the ability to have video displayed with their profile. Due to security reasons, a member of our support staff will need to assist with implementation. Any video that is uploaded to YouTube can be displayed. YouTube is a free video hosting service available here.

Post Jobs: Some directories have a Jobs database feature that is available to all site visitors. You may post jobs in this database for the rates indicated on each directory.

Tagline Length: All listings are allowed up to 50 characters, including spaces and punctuation, for a tagline or slogan that will appear just below the Business Name in all profiles and in the search results of Premium listings.

Logo: Where allowed, listings can include a logo which will display on both the profile and in the search results. Maximum size is 300x300 pixels in .jpg, .gif or .png format. MGL will assist with resizing and uploading logo if needed a no cost.

Website: Where allowed, listings can include a website link to the advertiser's website. The number of clicks from the directory to the linked website are tracked in the advertiser's control panel statistics.

Keywords Limit: All listings can include keywords to aid in visitor searches.

Address: Self explanatory

Postal Code: Self explanatory

Email: All listings can include a contact email address. To reduce spam, the actual email address is cloaked and any messages received will indicate that they originated from your listing.

Email to a Friend: All listings have a link that visitors can use to send a direct link to the listing profile with a comment to an email address.

Print: All listings have a link that visitors can use to send listing profile information to their printer.