Shameless plug for the only offline Wordpress theme package you'll ever need, after trying many...
Guys, I've been building websites for clients, "renting" sites to local businesses, and selling ad space to local businesses for a while now.
Just wanted to say that Scott Blanchard's new BizLocal offline theme package is great. I have finally found something that has filled the void I've had for years created by the need for a simple, functional, professional-looking, easy-to-work-with, impressive WP theme to use for offline business sites.
When I first checked out the preview a few months back, I knew I had to have it. I must have emailed Scott 10 times every few days asking when it was going to be released. I picked it up on the first day of the early bird special for current Clickbump members, and have loved it since.
For those of you who saw my thread here on finding a good local directory theme, here's what happened. I never did end up with a good local directory that fit my liking, after trying quite a few. I hired a programmer to mold and shape GeoPlaces as much as possible to fit my needs and wants but it just couldn't be done while maintaining the theme's functionality. Consequently, I ended up changing to a "rent-the-site" type business model where the client basically gets to put their contact info up on the homepage, and for that I'm using Scott Blanchard's new BizLocal theme package. It looks and works great. Check it out.
Also, for help with finding good localized keywords to rank for that the Google Adwords Keyword Tool is actually hiding from you, I'd highly recommend checking out Keyword Sniper Pro 2.0 from Jack Duncan. It has been invaluable for me. I wrote a personal review of it which you can find in my sig.
I can't praise these tools enough. Clickbump Engine, BizLocal, and KSP have literally changed my business, my income, and my life forever.
Just wanted to say that Scott Blanchard's new BizLocal offline theme package is great. I have finally found something that has filled the void I've had for years created by the need for a simple, functional, professional-looking, easy-to-work-with, impressive WP theme to use for offline business sites.
When I first checked out the preview a few months back, I knew I had to have it. I must have emailed Scott 10 times every few days asking when it was going to be released. I picked it up on the first day of the early bird special for current Clickbump members, and have loved it since.
For those of you who saw my thread here on finding a good local directory theme, here's what happened. I never did end up with a good local directory that fit my liking, after trying quite a few. I hired a programmer to mold and shape GeoPlaces as much as possible to fit my needs and wants but it just couldn't be done while maintaining the theme's functionality. Consequently, I ended up changing to a "rent-the-site" type business model where the client basically gets to put their contact info up on the homepage, and for that I'm using Scott Blanchard's new BizLocal theme package. It looks and works great. Check it out.
Also, for help with finding good localized keywords to rank for that the Google Adwords Keyword Tool is actually hiding from you, I'd highly recommend checking out Keyword Sniper Pro 2.0 from Jack Duncan. It has been invaluable for me. I wrote a personal review of it which you can find in my sig.
I can't praise these tools enough. Clickbump Engine, BizLocal, and KSP have literally changed my business, my income, and my life forever.
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