USER PROFILE

SEARCH DISPLAY and USER SETTINGS

 
 

INTRODUCTION:

The getfor.com Internet search engine is designed to help users find businesses, products and services quickly and easily.  When you log into getfor the search results list those in closest proximity to you.  If you are not logged in to the network you are given the list in alphabetical order.  You then must then use other keywords or select a region to search from.  This is an excellent marketing and research tool that is improving as more people use the system. 

When you register as a professional in getfor you are actually defining the parameters that allow others to find you.  You create your own listing in the USER MENU / Profile Manager using a simple data input form.  This information can be changed whenever you like. 

The getfor.com search index listing for your site is permanent unlike standard Internet search engines like Altavista.com where you must have a web site and request that your site be “indexed”.  You must also continue to submit your URL on a regular basis to keep it listed.  This is unnecessary with getfor.com  

 

HOW TO REGISTER:

Join the getfor.com network to be listed in the getfor directory
  1. Click on "User Menu"
  2. Type in your email address & password
    1. If you have forgotten your password click on “Forgot Your Password” type in your email address and your password will be sent to you by email in a couple of minutes to the address you just typed in.

New User:
  1. Click on User Menu 
  2. Click on New User Registration
  3. Complete the information
To be listed:
  1. Click on Community Group, Professional or Business 
  2. Click on “Change” Button.
  3. Complete the additional fields that appear in the enhanced profile. 

User Menu:
To access your getfor user profile, log in by clicking on “User Menu”.  If you do not have a getfor web page or a Business Account, you will not see “Business Menu”.
 

Click here to request information on web services

Web Page Wizards, 
Realtors
Merchandize and Store Catalogues 
with shopping cart and Credit card processing.
 

Below is the User Menu of a getfor.com Business Merchant.

 

 

PROFILE MANAGER:

Click on “Profile Manager” to edit your Profile.  In the Profile Manager seen below type in your business description.  This should be a type of “business card description” that is viewed in the getfor search engine.  This can describe your business or services that you provide.  It can display upcoming events that might draw individuals to your site.  It is important to keep this information up-to-date.  You should limit this to about 10 lines


KEYWORD SEARCH:

In the keyword field type in the names or descriptions of the products, brands or services that you supply or sell.  If you sell used cars for example, you would type in: 

 

used,cars,oldsmobile,Honda,ford,GM,cars,trucks

 

Each keyword should be separated with a comma.  Make sure you click on Change to save your results.  You will notice that the keywords convert to UPPER CASE.  This does not affect the results of the search. 

 

 

In the User Profile you are able to edit all information except for the Company Name.  If the company name is incorrect you can: 

1.       Cancel what you are doing and create a new user with the correct company name. 

2.       email customerservice@getfor.com.  Please include your old company name and the new company name.

 

Phone Number:

 Type in your phone number 999 999-9999

Fax Number:

 Type in your fax number 999 999-9999  (optional)

Map Link

This is for advanced users only

Preferred Charity

Users are rewarded with getfor $$ when they purchase on-line from getfor dealers.  Here you can pick which community group will receive the getfor $$ if you are interested in making on-line donations.

Retail or Service Provider?
Check this option if you are a Community Group, Professional or Business?
Select this option then click "Change" Complete the enhanced profile that appears.  This option enables your "Professional Description" to be displayed in the getfor search. 

ERASE the check and Click CHANGE to be removed from the getfor search

Are you a Distributor?

Select this ONLY if you sell your products into a resellers market

Are you a Manufacturer?

Select this ONLY if you manufacture of a product.  Some businesses can be all three (retail / distributor / manufacturer). 

* Manufacturers are those whose products are used as a part in another system or process. For example:  A computer assembler would be considered a distributor.  A soap maker would be considered a distributor.  The exceptions would be if either made a unit that was used in a system or process of something else.

Countries, Regional and Local areas of Operation

Indicate ONLY your market region that you sell or service.  If someone outside of your region is looking for your products they will find you when they pick your region.   Otherwise you would not be “local” to them

Business Description

This is the description that appears in the getfor.com search

Web site

Add this link if you have an external web page.  Searchers will be able to click on this link to go to your web page. 

If you are a getfor merchant, your web page appears automatically in the link.

Search Key-Words

 

Type in all the words, brands or services that apply to your business.  Think of what your customers may type in if trying to find you.  Create unique getfor.com keywords to make it easier for your clients to find in addition to the generic keywords like real estate,homes, property etc.

  • Separate keywords with commas ( , )
  • Keywords will automatically revert to UPPER CASE when saved
  • Use plural keywords where possible.  Searches will find the singular.  For example searchers will find “agent” when you use the keyword “agents” but will NOT find “agents” if you only put in “agent”