LocalBizBits Local Search Marketing Information and Resources
Got some info about a couple updates, that I wanted to pass on.
1. MerchantCircle launches:
Neighbors “Neighbors enables consumers to “follow” local businesses for the latest promotions, coupons and announcements. Business owners can use the Neighbors “feed” as an easy way to communicate directly with their customer base and share information on new products, events or anything of importance to their customers. Want to receive alerts for deals on things like shoe repair services, landscaping, tax preparation or virtually any service in any industry? MerchantCircle connects you to the deals you are interested in, in your local area.”
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Answers “Answers gives consumers the opportunity to tap into MerchantCircle’s 910,000 local businesses for expert advice on virtually any topic, all for free. Real business owner experts are glad to give consumers free advice on important questions in order to win their business. MerchantCircle doesn’t moderate the conversation; it just connects consumers to real experts who have the answers. Need to know what kind of oil to put in your truck or how to keep a dog from escaping the backyard? Car mechanics, veterinarians and professionals in every industry will quickly respond, saving you time and often money.”
Read the full release here
2. StudioNow Launches Video Asset Management & Syndication Platform (AMS), Delivering End-to-End Video Creation-to-Distribution Service
“providing businesses with rapidly escalating video workflow requirements an efficient, affordable and highly scalable solution for the management and distribution of high-quality video assets to multiple video channels across the Internet.”
There’s a local business case study with Citysearch online at their new site at: http://www.studionow.com/create.
Read the full release here
