Self Storage Finders, an online self-storage directory for consumers, announced Tuesday sales increased by 597 percent compared to year-over-year sales for the month October, exceeding company expectations.

Established two and half years ago, Selfstoragefinders.com began building a solid brand around search-engine optimization (SEO), allowing the company’s website to rank high for many self-storage terms. The company’s clientele consists includes self-storage facilities of all sizes, third-party management companies, marketing companies and several Web-based companies.

“We plan to continue to grow Self Storage Finders sales through our broad expansion nationally with greater penetration of new city markets due to our high SEO visibility, as well as with partnerships with leading companies in the storage industry,” says Brian Barwig, marketing manager. Storage owners are beginning to see the significance in online directories because of the low cost and high visibility, Barwig adds, and are devaluing traditional methods of advertising.

Selfstoragefinders.com helps customers find self-storage locations by providing storage unit locations and contact information for facilities around the country. Prospective tenants can search through the Preferred Member listings and Neighboring Member listings on the site to find the best personal fit. The company also offers opportunities to storage owners in addition to prospective renters.

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