WHY REGISTER ?

Who we are and what we are all about.

The Internet is the world's most important and often used resource for information of every type and Southern Africa is no exception. However with an estimated 3.2 billion pages on the World Wide Web people are turning to niche websites to source specific information. These "vertical industry portals", also known as vortals, provide the relevant information quickly and efficiently from one location. This provides searchers with a 'one-stop-shop' in their pursuit of the relevant information in their decision making process. Now, for the first time, a specialist website has been developed specifically to assist the public to locate and appoint a Broker in any region of Southern Africa, in any area within that region and with the specialist knowledge that they seek. Research shows that 35% of websites are found by direct searches. For example if you would like to find a Broker, a large percentage of people would try www.brokersearch.co.za before going to a search engine.

• How does the search engine work and give added value to potential clients 
  All Brokers throughout the regions can be searched for geographically, by their various specialities and languages. There is also an optional name search if the company or Broker name is known. Often a name of a Broker is given to someone and they are unable to contact them, as they do not know which Broker firm they work for. Once the search criteria has been entered a simple and effective search engine rapidly produces a list of relevant Brokers and/or Broker firms, allowing users to make an informed decision when seeking advice or representation. Brokersearch.co.za does not provide any legal opinions to our users in any form, we are focussed on sourcing new business for our Broker firms, not taking business away!

• Why should our Broker firm and Brokers get listed? 
  Brokersearch.co.za is the first point of call for thousands of individuals and companies, in both Southern Africa and overseas, who are looking for local broker advice. A listing will ensure a steady stream of potential clients, who might otherwise never have found you or your website. The Internet is a maze and it requires specialist websites like www.brokersearch.co.za to point people towards you. The website will also be extensively promoted and will assist people and businesses in making an informed decision when choosing a firm or a Broker to represent them.
  
  In addition, brokers may subscribe for a webvault to store digital documents online! Visit www.webvault.co.za to find out how it works.

• How will Brokersearch.co.za be promoted? 
  Extensive and ongoing promotion of the www.brokersearch.co.za website has been planned. This will include advertising and editorial articles, a high rating on all the top local and global Internet search engines and extensive links to similar websites all over the world. This ensures people in other countries have the chance to contact local Brokers directly.

• What information is provided about the firm and the Brokers? 
  To ensure the public can make as informed a choice as is possible, we have given Broker firms and Brokers the chance to make as comprehensive a listing as they could need. Both the Broker firm and Brokers have their own page and no limitations have been set to the amount of information that can be included. A person viewing the firm’s page can in one click view the Brokers in that firm, and visa versa from the Brokers page, view the Broker firm details. The information that can be inserted includes: - firm and Broker name; tel no, fax no, telex, docex no, e-mail address; cell phone numbers; website link; postal and physical addresses; associated offices; specialities; firm and broker history; company and Broker profile; years of experience; how to find us and a contact person within the Broker firm. You are also able to insert your company logo on the firm’s page and on each separate Brokers personal page, the firm's logo and a personal photograph.

• How do you get your information inserted and keep it up to date: 
  One of the best features about www.brokersearch.co.za is that each company is given a unique logon and password. You can insert new information, delete anything obsolete or update existing information or profiles and the changes are immediate. If you prefer us to insert the information, you simply send it through to us and we will do the rest.

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