Most businesses obsess over ranking on Google. But there’s a growing type of traffic that skips search engines entirely—direct navigation—and it’s one of the most powerful (and overlooked) traffic sources available.
What Is Direct Navigation?
Direct navigation happens when someone types a web address directly into their browser, like:
- STLDentist.com
- StLouisCalendar.com
- SaintLouisRemodelers.com
They’re not clicking ads or scanning search results—they’re going straight to what they want.
Why It Matters for Your Business
People who use direct navigation:
- Are highly intentional (they already know what they want)
- Trust the domain (it matches what they’re searching for)
- Convert at a higher rate than casual web surfers
With hundreds of geo-targeted and niche-specific domains, the Connecting St. Louis™ network dominates direct navigation for local search intent.
When your business is featured on these domains, you’re not fighting the SEO game—you’re owning a shortcut to new customers.
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