So why should you advertise on the internet?

Here is what the media has to say:

• An August 2008 article stated that the Irving based Omni Hotels are now throwing away their phone books because they are rarely used!

• A survey released on May 2009 shows that 1 in 5 Americans no longer have a landline telephone.

• "Two thirds of all Americans are dissatisfied with the current state of journalism, and most now regard the Internet as their most important source of news," according to a new Zogby International survey.

• Idearc Media filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due in part to dwindling yellow page sales.

• Bill Gates of Microsoft was quoted saying “Yellow Page usage amongst people in their, say below 50, will drop to near zero over the next five years."

• Wallet Pop recently released an article on the "Top 25 Things Vanishing From America." Newspapers were #1. The newspaper layoffs and newspaper bankruptcies around the country are a testimony to the increasing trend of Americans turning to the internet for information.

• Free home delivery newspapers are receiving complaints for littering. A local online blog has many local complaints about one of our local free publications littering their yards with unwanted newspapers. In fact, one state is actually trying to pass a "Do Not Deliver" bill for newspapers.

Are you still advertising in the dinosaur age?

Since the average ½ page ad in the yellow pages costs several thousand dollars, and current statistics show that 2/3rds of American's prefer the internet, it’s becoming an extreme waste of advertising expense to buy yellow page and newspaper ads, especially for the smaller business owners.

Our rates are very affordable.

We have many packages available along with custom ad-on promotions that are built to drive our visitors to your door. Plus, we have packages to fit even the tightest budget. Our rates start at just $60 a year! Plus, we offer a FREE listing in our directory! You can build your own package, choose from 6-12 months, and use our low cost monthly payment plans.

Already have a website or thinking about building your own?

No problem, we can link directly to your website. If you don’t already have one, we can provide you with your own url that links directly to your own custom page on our site! Example: www.YourLandscapingCompany.com. You can put that url on your business cards. Imagine the possibilities if you had colorful pictures, of lets say your landscaping jobs, and client testimonials on your own personal webpage located on a popular website that already gets loads of traffic! Think of all the time and money you will save!

If you are already a website owner, then you know the dedication of time and money it takes just to build a decent website. Then, once you have launched your site, there is no guarantee that anyone will ever find your website amongst the 156 Million websites on the net, because “getting seen” costs even more money and time. That number is no exaggeration. In fact, that number has grown by 3.9 Million websites every month since that report was released in January 2008.

Compare Your Site!

Alexa is the authority in website traffic and ranks all the websites on the internet. When comparing sites below, remember a HIGHER Alexa number = LESS TRAFFIC, and that means less potential customers for you! For example, Google is #1 and Alexa stops counting (no data) when a website drops below 35 Million other sites in traffic.

DiscoverWeatherfordTexas.com(TheParkerPeach)

Click here to see your Alexa traffic rank.

So how did your site rank?

If it wasn't so great, don't worry.

Advertising on The Parker Peach is an easy way for hundreds of new potential clients to find you every month.

Now you can have an affordable ad or dedicated webpage on a popular local website that is already on the front page of Google, Ask & Bing; all the while, saving on advertising costs while increasing your visibility.

TheParkerPeach.com

Our site is different than the countless web business directories that you may have seen before. We provide much more than a business directory. This site is made by Weatherford locals, for Parker County locals!

The main objective of this site is to provide exciting and up-to-date information on everything Parker County has to offer! All local attractions and events are listed in detail with colorful photos and interesting reviews.

We use relevant keywords and SEO to score high with the main search engines on each page. Not only do our visitors come back, but they also email & call us, asking for recommendations of where to go for goods and services!

Buyer Beware!

Many out of town/state dot-coms have come through Parker County selling ad space in their "local" directory listings, but that’s all they do. They are just business directory companies that sell advertising all across the US. They quickly make town specific web pages on their site, then canvas the town, selling pricy adds, and in two weeks their gone. And so is your money! The truth is, most of these “business directories” will never be seen! Most score very low with Google, and are buried beneath millions of other websites. They rank so low that we don't even consider them competition.

Our website is currently on page 1 of Google, Bing & Ask for many of our webpages! These are not for obscure keywords, but things the locals and visitors actually search for!

Plus, by providing relevant and exciting information about Parker County and the surrounding area, we have built trust with our visitors. Because we have built trust, they come back often, and are more likely to visit our business directory the next time they need goods or services. In fact, our visitors often use our 5-star rating system to rate our local businesses.

Remember, the yellow pages are becoming a thing of the past. It’s much easier to do a quick search on the computer for a business than flipping through that dusty book!

When you advertise with us, you can chose from several affordable packages that will increase your visibility and put you in front of a whole new audience. And with prices so low, you can’t afford not to advertise with us! Our rates start at just $60 a year! Contact us and we will be happy to show you many very affordable advertisement and payment options to choose from.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sincerely,

Sherry Blair