Thanks Dave for your input. I really appreciate it.

When you say convert the hits, what do you mean? Do you mean to make them clients? I am very new to this.

What do you think a site that promotes other businesses should get in hits? The businesses advertise on my site and I would think I need many visitors to make it worthwhile for them to advertise on my site.

Also do you have any ideas as far as the best and most economical ways to promote my site locally?