Hot Business Categories Using Mobile Search Only

Hey Quentin,

Thanks for that suggestion. I had forgotten that Google Keyword Tool offers a mobile search function. The problem that I had once I got there was that in order to start a search, I have to type in a keyword.

For example, I typed in "businesses" but the results I got back pertained only to that keyword. I then tried "mobile searches for business" and those results weren't helpful in terms of identifying the business categories most searched using a mobile device. I'd appreciate hearing from you if you have any suggestions as to how I can refine my GKT search.

One positive result of your suggestion lead me to the DexKnows local search page. After digging around a bit, I located what they claimed are the top searches for business categories for my city, Denver Colorado (results posted below). I am a bit skeptical of the results as I searched several other cities and they all had the same categories in the same order. And while this list is somewhat useful, I'm still hoping to get additional information on the types of businesses searched most frequently on mobile devices and smart phones.

Here is the DexKnows complete search list:

* Restaurants
* Rental Property
* General Dentists
* Hotels and Lodging
* General Attorneys
* Auto Parts
* Primary Care
* Auto Dealers
* Veterinarians
* Furniture
* Auto Repair
* Real Estate Agents and Brokers
* HVAC Contractors
* Employment Services
* Doors
* Cleaning Services
* Landscape Contractors
* Storage
* Plumbers
* Sporting Goods
* General Contractors
* Beauty Salons
* Health Care Clinics
* Insurance Agents and Brokers
* Auto Wrecking and Salvage
* Trailers
* Florists
* Glass
* Electronics
* Chiropractors
* Roofers
* Fence Contractors
* Jewelry
* Auto Body and Paint
* Counseling
* Event Facilities
* Appliances
* Garden Supplies
* Landscape Services
* Electricians
* Employment Agencies
* Print Advertising
* Used Auto Parts
* Homes for Rent
* Apartments
* Hotels
* Formalwear
* Bicycles
* Carpet Cleaning
* Motels
* Pizza Restaurants
* Resorts
* Wheels and Rims
* Italian Restaurants
* Car Dealers
* Family Practice
* Banquet Facilities
* Bus Charters
* Urgent Care
* Chinese Restaurants
* Airport Shuttles
* Costumes
* Metal Recycling
* Garage Doors
* Temp Jobs
* Party Bouncer Rentals
* Mexican Restaurants
* Reception Facilities
* Funeral Directors
* Divorce Attorneys
* Kennels
* Trash Collection
* American Restaurants
* Kitchen Cabinets
* Televisions
* Tractors
* Warehousing
* Truck Parts
* Trucking
* Lawn Mowers
* Air Conditioning Contractors
* Dry Cleaners
* Hardware Stores
* Sofas
* Gutters
* Used Motorcycles
* Antique Appraisal
* Residential Real Estate
* Alterations
* Appliance Repair
* Bedroom Furniture
* Home Builders
* Watches
* Used Cars

Hello Praney,

Thank you for adding such a comprehensive list.

What would you reckon to be the top 10 categories from your list that are searched on mobile devices?

cheers,

Randy

G' day Praney,

A fine list you've put together there. I'd bet that all would rank high in an actual survey of business categories searched using a mobile device.

Good on ya,

Randy

"Local Listings Automation" I don't know what that is, but it sounds very interesting.

Could I get a few more details from you?

thanks,

Randy

Hello Mindy,

Now that's what I'm talking about! Thanks for providing results from the real world.

As I haven't found any compiled lists elsewhere, I believe that I'll start my own list. Beginning with your suggestions.

If there's anyone else that would care to share there personal search experience on their mobile device, please post them in this thread and I'll add them to categories that Mindy suggested.

thanks,

Randy

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The mobile search list:

dentist
physical therapist
doctor
chiropractor
hair salon
orthodontist
restaurants (what type are searched for most often?)
car wash
veterinarian

Hi Katerina,

You are correct. Long lists like the one that I posted above are much to broad. I've updated that post so as to highlight that the list was general in nature and not mobile specific as I had intended.

I'm going to add your suggestions to my mobile list. Feel free to contribute any other business categories that you think would apply.

Thank you,

Randy


The mobile search list:

dentist
physical therapist
doctor
chiropractor
hair salon
orthodontist
restaurants (what type are searched for most often?)
car wash
veterinarian
dry cleaner & laundry
night clubs & bars
liquor stores
banks (ATM locations)
hardware stores (home depot)
free wifi (panera bread for example)
medical insurance
automobile insurance
fast food
grocery stores
clothing stores
electronics stores
gas stations

And the list goes on......

Hello Mindy,

Thanks for baring your soul for the good of the list.

Several interesting patterns are appearing as I study your latest search results.

• First is the need for sub-categories, i.e. pediatric dentist under the general category of dentist, etc.

• Then you bring up a very good point, geo-modifiers. I know from searching for my own clients that I will often get different search results if I put the city name before or after the keyword. The same is true for using a zip code or common regional name that isn't a city. I'm going to have give some thought on how to incorporate this into the mobile search list.

• Next you bring up several searches that could lead to a local business search. These are potential keywords that business should be optimizing for. A few examples from your list:
• Your search term - Keyword for business category
• (song) lyrics - music store
• (song) artist - music store
• (song) album - music store
• (title) book - book store
• good sci fi fantasy books 2010 - book store
• calculate percentage of weight lost - health club or weight loss center
• teflon alternative - kitchen utensils store
• teflon dangers - poison control center
• what is it like to live in Angola - moving companies
• roadtrip with cats - travel agency
• lynx point siamese - pet store
• seal point siamese - exotic pet store
• old men muppet characters names - adult fantasy role play games

I appreciate your suggestions and will continue to work on a more comprehensive list that will indicate not only the business categories most often searched for using a mobile device, but also what keywords offer an opportunity for savvy business that want to maximize their potential for being found in local search.

Mindy, please feel free to share any other insights that you have.

Thanks again,

Randy


Not at all. Thanks for playing!

My pleasure. I hope that you'll check back for more updates.