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     February 27th: "Web Marketing: Blogging, Social Networking,
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     Location: MidMichigan Innovation Center in Midland, MI
     Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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     Dates: April 17, May 1 and May 15
     Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     Location: Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, MI
     Registration Deadline: April 3, 2008

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08/14/08 Beat the Gas Prices – Get Your Website Ready to Sell Print E-mail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: August 14, 2008

Contact:
Rebecca Kotz, Marketing Director
Bravo:Smart Web Design
(989) 839-7060
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Beat the Gas Prices – Attend Free Seminar to Get Your Website Ready to Sell Online this Holiday Season!

Mid-Michigan, USA (August 14, 2008) – With the price of gasoline reaching record levels in the U.S., hard-working Americans are facing tough financial choices. In the past few months, according to the Energy Information Administration, gas prices have skyrocketed 38%, from $2.96 per gallon (February 11, 2008) to $4.08 (June 23). A survey by Consumer Reports found that due to the rising gas prices, 74% of Americans are driving less and 24% have cut spending on necessities like food and health care. As consumers are tightening their purse strings and limiting their trips to the store, what can Mid Michigan businesses do to keep sales strong for the 2008 Holiday Season? Below are three steps to increase sales:

  1. Promote your website. A well-designed, easy-to-use website can be an alternative “front door” into your business.
  2. Provide special online offers. Discounts or giveaways are a great way to get customers on your website to learn about your products and services.
  3. Sell online. Make it so easy that they don’t have to get into their car!

Want to learn more before taking one of these steps? Through a partnership between the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center at Delta College and Bravo:Smart Web Design, a Web 2.0 educational seminar is being offered free to anyone that registers by calling 989-839-7060. The class is September 24th from 2-4 p.m. at the Delta College Planetarium. In the seminar “Blogging, e-Commerce and Beyond: Taking Your Site Web 2.0”, the audience will learn about:

  • Generating online business and adding value to product and service offerings.
  • Utilizing the latest website trends and Web 2.0 tools. 
  • Enhancing interactions and relationships with your target audiences.

Why is Web 2.0 Important?
According to a recent McKinsey study, 70% of companies are using Web 2.0 technologies (i.e. blogs, message boards, wikis, shopping systems, polls, live chat, etc.) to communicate with their customers because they believe it provides a competitive advantage and meets customer demands to help maintain their market position. While big business is jumping into this Web 2.0 world, there are many benefits to small businesses, including lower implementation costs and productivity enhancements. 

About Bravo:Smart Web Design
Bravo:Smart Web Design is a new local technology company located at the Mid Michigan Innovation Center in Midland. They are a web solutions company that empowers businesses to create real-time, dynamic experiences for their customers, constituents and communities. They specialize in creating Web 2.0 websites that are easy to manage and can help increase traffic, customer retention, communication and usability.

Go to www.bravosmart.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more info. Call 989-839-7060 to register.