à¢â‚¬Å“We offer high-tech tools and free small business advertising to help businesses reach local customers,à¢â‚¬ said Arefin. à¢â‚¬Å“SoLoMo for SmallBiz is one of most recent offerings. It allows businesses to reach local customers and take advantage of opportunities presented by mobile consumers with geo-targeting technology.à¢â‚¬

LocalBlox is the first company of its kind to gather disparate individuals from their own local communities to work as ambassadors toward creating online neighborhoods that are a reflection of the physical communities. The business portion of the site utilizes the efforts of ambassadors who work to promote local businesses through hyper-local directories, B2B networking and social bookmarking, along with local mobile marketing and a community page complete with SEO.

SoLoMo for SmallBiz allows neighborhood business owners to compete successfully with competitors who may have larger advertising and marketing budgets. When consumers come within a predetermined range, companies can contact them with deals, free local ads special promotions and announcements for increased visibility and traffic to physical stores.

The other facet of LocalBlox features the human side of relationships within neighborhoods. One of the newest features is the firm‘˜s Blockwatch app for the iPhone. The application provides reviews and information about individual neighborhoods and functions as an online Neighborhood Watch. Community members, travelers and visitors can obtain neighborhood safety information about specific areas through mobile location technology.

LocalBlox offers integrated local business services to keep local residents informed about upcoming social and cultural events, missing pets, and suspicious activity that affects the safety and welfare of the entire community. A variety of forums provide the means for members to engage in constructive discourse on the many issues and concerns that directly affects the viability of the community as a whole.

The innovative firm now serves 60,000 neighborhoods throughout the U.S. and employs an open membership policy that includes a worldwide audience. Individuals around the globe can maintain contact with their hometowns, friends and neighbors from virtually any locale. The firm is also doing its part to be a good neighbor by contributing a portion of its revenues to support local communities. LocalBlox is dedicated to assisting individuals and businesses forge neighborhood connections for financially stable and productive communities.

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Sabira Arefin, founder and CEO of LocalBlox, has announced that Dane Madsen has joined the firm as an advisor. The visionary founder of YellowPages.com brings a wealth of experience with start-ups and small business marketing, an arena in which LocalBlox excels.

à¢â‚¬Å“I am truly honored and delighted to welcome Dane Madsen as our advisor to LocalBlox,à¢â‚¬ said Arefin. à¢â‚¬Å“As an Internet pioneer, he is truly passionate about helping local businesses online.à¢â‚¬

A well-known and respected stockbroker, Madsen‘˜s parents owned a small business and he managed a family-owned small business in his early life. Those experiences built a foundation of knowledge upon which he drew when he launched YellowPages.com. A self-made business icon, Madsen is cognizant of the challenges faced by small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Madsen and two partners purchased the YellowPages.com domain in 1996 and began with a small hosting package. Those humble beginnings fostered the growth of YellowPages.com to one of the highest valued Internet domain names of all time. His unique perspective will serve LocalBlox well as the firm continues to grow, expand and provide affordable high-tech solutions to companies across the U.S.

LocalBlox features two distinct facets. One is a community-based platform that provides the means for community members to share information, plan special events and keep each other advised of news to promote neighborhood safety. The other aspect of LocalBlox supports businesses and entrepreneurs in their endeavors through business tools, apps, software and a comprehensive array of business services.

Conducting commerce in the new economy can be very costly and limit access to state-of-the-art technology for firms with smaller budgets. LocalBlox provides SoLoMo for SmallBiz, allowing companies to reach new and established consumers with geo-targeted location. Mobile messaging provides businesses with the means to deliver coupons, special deals and promotions to anyone with a mobile device.

An integrated social media platform offers additional ways for companies to increase visibility and manage their reputation. Member businesses can distribute offers to top level social media networks, search engines, yellow pages and directories for additional exposure. Mobile marketing options are available, offering an environmentally friendly and cost effective alternative to paper mailings.

Businesses receive a free add, inclusion in the firm‘˜s comprehensive business directory and a SEO-enhanced member page to achieve higher search engine rankings. Business owners have the ability to network with others to share ideas and information or collaborate on mutually beneficial projects.

LocalBlox serves over 60,000 neighborhoods across the U.S and is dedicated to providing businesses with sound solutions and cost effective ways of conducting commerce to build financially strong neighborhoods. The addition of Dane Madsen as an advisor provides the firm with the experience, expertise and knowledge of a world-class entrepreneur who understands the unique business environment of today‘˜s market and the special challenges facing small business owners in the new economy.

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