We're Blown Away: 74,000+ Views in Just 12 Days!
We honestly can't believe it - in just 12 days since launch, our little Grimsby business directory has had over 74,000 page views! Here's what we're seeing and why we're so excited about what this means for our community.
Honestly, We’re Still Pinching Ourselves
When we launched Grimsby Local on September 16th, we hoped our community would find it useful. But what’s happened since? We’re absolutely blown away.
74,240 page views. In just 12 days.
We keep refreshing the analytics dashboard thinking there must be a mistake, but there it is – our little business directory for Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire is getting over 6,000 visits every single day. That’s people from our community, actively looking for local businesses, restaurants, services, and everything that makes our area great.
It’s not just the numbers that have us excited (though wow, those numbers!). It’s what they represent – a community that genuinely wants to support local businesses and discover what’s right here on our doorstep.
What We’re Seeing That Has Us So Excited
The patterns in how people are using the directory are fascinating:
📍 Peak search times are evenings and weekends – people planning where to eat, shop, and visit.
🍽️ Restaurant searches are massive – folks really want to discover local dining options.
🔍 “Near me” searches show people want to support businesses in their immediate area.
📱 Mobile usage is through the roof – people are searching while they’re out and about.
But here’s what really gets us excited: the businesses already listed are telling us they’re seeing real results. New faces in shops, phone calls from people who found them through the directory, and that wonderful feeling of being discovered by their own community.
If You’re a Local Business Owner, You’re Probably Wondering
“How do I get involved in this?” We get it! When we see 6,000+ people every day looking for local businesses, and we know there are brilliant shops, restaurants, and services in our area that aren’t listed yet, it feels like we’re only scratching the surface of what Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire has to offer.
Here’s the thing – this growth is happening because our community is hungry to discover and support local businesses. The searches we’re seeing tell a story:
- Someone in Cleethorpes looking for a good plumber
- A family searching for a decent Sunday roast
- Visitors trying to find unique shops in Grimsby town center
- Residents wanting to support independent businesses
If you’re running a business in our area and people can’t find you in these searches, you’re missing out on connecting with your own community.
The Searches That Make Us Think “If Only They Knew About…”
Every day we see searches that make us think of brilliant local businesses that just aren’t listed yet. People are genuinely looking for:
- Amazing restaurants we know exist but aren’t on the directory yet
- Talented trades people who could help with these home improvement searches
- Unique shops that would be perfect for these “gift shop near me” searches
- Professional services that residents clearly need but can’t find
- Health and beauty specialists doing incredible work in our area
It’s frustrating because we know Grimsby and North East Lincolnshire is packed with fantastic businesses – but if they’re not listed, people simply can’t discover them through their searches.
What’s Next (We’re So Excited About This!)
This is honestly just the beginning, and we’ve got so many ideas brewing:
- Better search features to help people find exactly what they’re looking for
- Customer reviews so the community can share their experiences
- Event listings to connect businesses with local happenings
- Social media integration to help spread the word even further
- Mobile app (because so many people are browsing on their phones!)
We’re building this step by step, listening to feedback from both the community and the businesses already listed. Every improvement makes the directory more useful for everyone.
Want to Be Part of This?
If you’re running a business in Grimsby, Cleethorpes, or anywhere in North East Lincolnshire, we’d love to have you as part of this growing directory.
The response from our community has shown us just how much people want to discover and support local businesses. With over 6,000 people a day browsing the directory, there’s a real appetite for finding what’s right here on our doorstep.
How to Get Listed
Getting your business on Grimsby Local is straightforward and completely free. Just add your business here – it takes about 10 minutes and you’ll be part of what’s clearly becoming the go-to place for people to discover local businesses.
We’re not trying to be pushy about it, but when we see these search numbers and know how many fantastic businesses aren’t listed yet, it feels like a missed opportunity for everyone – both businesses and the people looking for them.
Thank You, Grimsby
More than anything, we just wanted to share our excitement with you. When we started this, we hoped it would be useful, but 74,240 views in 12 days? That’s beyond our wildest expectations.
It shows that our community genuinely cares about supporting local businesses, and that makes us incredibly proud to be part of North East Lincolnshire.
Here’s to the next milestone – and to helping even more people discover the brilliant businesses right here in our area!
Have a business you’d like to see listed? Know a hidden gem that should be on the directory? We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a message – we’re always excited to discover more of what makes our area special.