Kitsap website designed to help local business
Most of you know that looking for something on the web can turn a
quick minute into hours. Not a surprise when you'll be searching
over 9,000,000,000 websites.

How do you make your business stand out among 9 billion websites?

Websites catering to more localized areas are one of your strong
options. That's the concept behind the new website, AroundKitsap.com
where this approach of consolidating small business into one area
will compete with the big chain stores.

As a small business owner, you know most of your advantages over
large business - unique products and services, superb product
knowledge, great service and can easily bend to your customer's
needs. It's not price that dictates the business, it's your customer.

But how do you compete with the big dollars being spent on
advertising to get new customers? Word of mouth is your best
advertiser, no brainer for that one. But what if your business is
new, has reached a plateau, or you want to expand?

The answer? Bind your efforts with other small businesses.

That's one of the areas where AroundKitsap.com can help. It's here
to compliment your existing marketing efforts by having an online
shopping mall that local residents can go to whenever they're
looking on the internet for a gift, service, or whatever. By having
one place to go, the customer doesn't have to remember your 'one out
of 9,000,000,000 website name' every time they want your product.

It's a bit like having a physical mall, but better for you. You
don't have to be available during set hours, especially helpful for
businesses that offer services or those who make their own products.
Also great if you want to have flexible working hours because of
family life, or if you want a part time 'retirement' business. We
recommendt answering e-mails at least once a day and processing
orders within 48 hours.

It has the added bonus of seller ratings, so if you give a high
level of customer service or your product is amazing, the rating
system helps establish a higher trust level with new or existing
customers.

AroundKitsap.com takes the responsiblity of website maintenance and
design. Automatic e-mails are sent to buyers and sellers, so you
don't have to sit by the phone to keep everyone informed. Also,
Around Kitsap does higher level marketing, including online, so you
don't have to learn about search engine optimization, Google
Adwords, etc.

You can also take advantage of the free business directory listing
and if your business has activities (classes, workshops, sales,
etc), they can be listed on the events calendar for free. There's
also an online group starting up with information that is helpful
for local Kitsap businesses and for support where you can ask for
product feedback, marketing ideas, accounting systems to use and get
cheers for a job well done (it helps to stay encouraged).

Always keep in mind that although Around Kitsap takes on a lot of
hats, you still have the responsibility of listing and delivering
your excellent products or services, arranging payments and doing
individual marketing. After all, it is your business and you do want
your baby to look like you.

Your success is our success!
Heidi
www.aroundkitsap.com