What’s the easiest way to search for businesses by category and location in Whatcom County?

I’ve been looking for a good way to find businesses based on specific categories, like restaurants, repair services, or local shops, but Google search results aren’t always the best. Last time, I was searching for a pet groomer, and half the results were outdated or located miles away! Anyone know of a better way to browse businesses by type and location?

 

WossyB on February 13 2025 at 07:57 AM in Questions about a business
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I totally agree—searching via Google can often lead to outdated or irrelevant listings, especially in smaller areas. You could try using local directories or community forums, as these tend to offer more accurate, up-to-date business listings If you're working on web projects and want to complement your skills with game modding.
eric 1 day, 10 hours ago Edited
Интересный вопрос, особенно если искать компании не просто по категории, а с конкретными услугами вроде криптообмена или финтех-решений. Сам столкнулся с этим, когда искал надёжных поставщиков ликвидности для криптопроекта — оказалось, просто вбить в поиск недостаточно. Важно понимать, что за компанией стоит, как она работает, и какие у неё реальные возможности. Очень помогла вот эта статья: https://merehead.com/ru/blog/cryptocurrency-liquidity-providers/.
В ней объясняется, кто такие криптовалютные провайдеры ликвидности, как их правильно выбирать и на что обращать внимание при сравнении. Это, кстати, применимо и к другим нишам — особенно когда нужно не просто найти кого-то по категории, а понять, насколько надёжный у них бэкграунд, условия сотрудничества, комиссии, технические решения. После прочтения я стал по-другому смотреть на подбор B2B-партнёров.
Так что если ищете бизнесы не "вслепую", а с расчётом на реальную работу — рекомендую почитать, помогает взглянуть на вопрос системно.
 
Richard Kous 3 days, 4 hours ago
I totally agree—searching via Google can often lead to outdated or irrelevant listings, especially in smaller areas. You could try using local directories or community forums, as these tend to offer more accurate, up-to-date business listings. Also, it can be helpful to directly contact a company via pissed consumer to check reviews or get more specific information from customers who had firsthand experience. Another good approach is asking local social media groups; residents usually have great recommendations that aren't always easy to find elsewhere.
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