The MerchantCircle Blog
The MerchantCircle blog lets local and small business owners know what's going on in their marketing world. Whether it's online marketing solutions, yellow page directory statistics, business video solutions, or general merchant musings, we make sure you're informed.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Today, MerchantCircle and Web.com announced a partnership that will bring business owners even more options when it comes to online marketing and adds a new element, professional website design, that makes MerchantCircle a one-stop shop for all your business needs.
"We are excited to be working with MerchantCircle to offer full-service online marketing and website solutions as a complement to their popular online listing services," stated Jeff Stibel, President of Web.com. "With nearly half of all Internet users using search engines daily, the importance of having your website found within local searches is vital, as it creates awareness and new business opportunities cost-effectively."
"We are committed to helping local merchants take advantage of the Internet to grow their businesses," said Ben Smith, CEO of MerchantCircle. "We believe that Web.com's strong offering will round out the suite of high-value, low-cost online services we provide to our 600,000 members."
MerchantCircle already offers a pain-free Instant Website service, that automatically takes your MerchantCircle content and places it in an 'instant website' under a unique domain name that you choose. Several search engine marketing solutions are also available through unique partnerships with Webvisible, Citysearch, Yahoo! and Google.
We're proud to be able to take care of all your online needs, so that you can focus on your business - offline.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Community Relations
Labels: Citysearch, Google, Instant Website, Merchant Circle, MerchantCircle, Web.com, WebVisible, Yahoo
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Every once in awhile we can get away with giving things away to our merchants. As the largest online network of local business owners in the nation, we're able to form partnerships with some of the best, and most innovative companies that do business with local merchants. Some of our previous partnerships have been formed with Webvisible, Citysearch, and Yahoo!, with the intent to find you more customers via the web. We're proud to say that thousands of merchants are finding success on the web and letting us know about it.
Our newest partnership is with Spotzer, a pioneer of ready-to-air business video solutions. Every business owner in the U.S. now has a free video that matches their business with their business information. If you want to customize the video even more, it's even easier to do - just click here.
Take a look at some of the businesses who have already claimed their free video:
We're excited to say that no one else in the industry is doing what we are for local business owner. We want to make sure that consumers have an engaging and rewarding experience when they find your MerchantCircle listing through the search engines.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Community Relations
Labels: Citysearch, Deborah Stack Hypnotherapist, Hi Pros Real Home Theaters, Jump Palace, Merchant Circle, MerchantCircle, Spotzer, WebVisible, Yahoo
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Well, we just got back from a productive week in LA for the Kelsey Conference. While it was exhausting, it was one of the more productive conferences we've been to. Five of our team members headed to the conference, which is the most we've ever sent, to explore new partnerships that will help you reach more customers. In the past, we've worked tirelessly in the partnerships we've formed, and we continue to seek out new venues, whether it be through online ads, video, or the telephone. Take a look at the picture below. We're like one happy family!!! You'll have to forgive my use of the word 'not,' (taken from the 80s) - we're really a nice dysfunctional family (kidding). Especially that loser affectionately cradling the antique chair.
We made a very big announcement at the conference, the first being our partnership with Citysearch, a leading online local guide. You can read what the press is saying about the partnership, which will bring more local viewers to your MerchantCircle listing!
Be sure to check out all the changes on MerchantCircle as we roll out a lot of exciting new products through our partnerships with WebVisible and Citysearch.
Sincerely,
Kevin L.
Community Relations
Labels: Citysearch, Kelsey Conference, Merchant Circle, MerchantCircle, online advertising, WebVisible
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
I may sound like a broken record, but in actuality, it's the print Yellow Pages that will eventually become the broken record. While the industry is still healthy and bringing in ungodly amounts of money, it's a medium that's dying out as the new generation of consumers grows up on instant internet access, whether from their laptops, GPS systems, phones, or MP3 players.....
It's increasingly important for business owners, like yourself, to be on the web and be able to engage customers old and new alike. At MerchantCircle, unlike other online directories, we offer you a listing that you can claim, upload pictures, build coupons and ads, blog, and send out newsletters to your customers - free of charge.
We're happy to announce today, that not only do you have a free web presence that lists you high on search engines, but also gives you easy access to some of the best ways to promote yourself all over the web. It's like a one-stop shop that will proactively make sure you're listed all over the web and have proven, affordable advertising options at your fingertips.
Our newest partnership with WebVisible will enhance our proven record of helping you connect with more of your local customers and fellow business neighbors.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Community Relations
Labels: Merchant Circle, MerchantCircle, WebVisible
