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Iowa Off-liners - Get Ready

by GalenaEd
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The state of Iowa is partnering with Google to get the 59% of small businesses, without websites, to go on line.

Google is offering a "basic" setup, and is going to have seminars throughout the state.

Try to attend these seminars, which will be filled with prospects. Most
businesses prefer to work "face to face" and this presents a great opportunity.
#iowa #offliners #ready
  • Profile picture of the author herbaluss
    dammmnnnn Google .... Happy im in Canada and were always last gives me more time
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  • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
    Please post the source if you don't mind.

    Originally Posted by GalenaEd View Post

    The state of Iowa is partnering with Google to get the 59% of small businesses, without websites, to go on line.

    Google is offering a "basic" setup, and is going to have seminars throughout the state.

    Try to attend these seminars, which will be filled with prospects. Most
    businesses prefer to work "face to face" and this presents a great opportunity.
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  • Profile picture of the author keliix06
    I'm part of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. They are doing the same thing here, got an email about it earlier today or yesterday, I forget which.

    My guess is it's rolling out nation-wide.
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    @ Rus Sells
    You were also mentioning an upseel to INTUIT in the Virginia version of this story Rus?
    Is there any more light shedding on that?

    @ herbaluss
    Not last this time...They are hitting Canada too Eh? - http://www.gybo.ca/

    If this is nation wide - this needs to be spun in our direction...or de-googled -
    Doesn't Page & Brin have enough power now?

    They will push adwords up the wazoo...

    Here's a little more info from business insider...not much

    Now We Know What Google Is Doing With All Those "GetOnline" Domains

    Also, here is blog with a list of the registered domains...

    http://www.billhartzer.com/pages/goo...to-get-online/
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    • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
      Well my take is that Google won't do much if anything for Free and from what I've heard around is that INTUIT is actually providing the site or at least that was the deal in Texas.

      Intuit isn't just going to offer 50 million free web sites without up selling and Google is going to expect compensation for leveraging its name. That's really all they have going for them in my opinion because the reality is, Places has always been "FREE". Its just that now Google wants to let every one know about it. Like they are "really" doing something special now for small business owner. They are merely looking for slimy ways to get into the pockets of small businesses, that's what I think.



      Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate View Post

      @ Rus Sells
      You were also mentioning an upseel to INTUIT in the Virginia version of this story Rus?
      Is there any more light shedding on that?

      @ herbaluss
      They are hitting Canada too - Home - Canada Get Your Business Online

      If this is nation wide - this needs to be spun in our direction...or de-googled -
      Doesn't Page & Brin have enough power now?

      They will push adwords up the wazoo...

      Here's a little more info from business insider...not much

      Now We Know What Google Is Doing With All Those "GetOnline" Domains

      Also, here is blog with a list of the registered domains...

      Google to Encourage Americans to Get Online | Bill Hartzer
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  • Profile picture of the author Creativegirl
    Saw the other post about Virginia. Just read the fine print they'll disclose on the site. It's nothing more than Intuit's site builder and a chance to hook unsuspecting business owners. It's still a DIY and limited to 3 pages, no email, etc. unless you want to pay more - like GoDaddy's nickel and dime you for what others include for free. The real issue is the misconception in the marketplace, under the guise of Google's name and promoted directly to businesses via trust organizations.
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  • Profile picture of the author krzysiek
    If I were Google, I wouldn't be putting my name on the line unless I Knew I could provide. The offer seems a little deceptive to be honest. It won't sting them now, but in the long term it might.

    Obviously NO ONE is going to be handing this out for 'completely' free, which is where some disappointment might come in. I mean, to charge to use email? Wow... it's 2011... YES people need to use email, so essentially right there we already know that it isn't free.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
      The old adage applies here, To smart for their own good.

      @CreativeGirl, where did you find the fine print? I'd love to read that.

      Originally Posted by krzysiek View Post

      If I were Google, I wouldn't be putting my name on the line unless I Knew I could provide. The offer seems a little deceptive to be honest. It won't sting them now, but in the long term it might.

      Obviously NO ONE is going to be handing this out for 'completely' free, which is where some disappointment might come in. I mean, to charge to use email? Wow... it's 2011... YES people need to use email, so essentially right there we already know that it isn't free.
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    When it boils down to it, a lot of companies have been giving away websites on trial - but this is the first time a company with Google's pull has marketed things this way...
    Let's face it, as offliners we all would like a meet with the local Chamber...
    Google is trying to Blitz it a State at a time...with all the C of C's jumping on it en masse.
    It's pitched as a favor they are only doing for the good of the economy...and they got all the ad money they need...

    Is there a Warrior in here who has had an Intuit Website or checked them out?

    This is from the FAQ's:

    Free seems too good to be true. What’s the catch?
    It’s all absolutely free including the web hosting for one year. If after 365 days, you want to keep your website hosted with Intuit, you can pay $4.99 per month for the web hosting, and $2.00 per month for your domain. You may cancel at any time, and do not have to sign a contract for any period of time. Pricing based on current Intuit Websites prices. Prices are subject to change and determined by Intuit.

    What happens after the 365 days when the free offer expires?
    You can keep your website exactly like it is, and simply pay Intuit for the hosting after the one-year free hosting expires. The hosting will be $4.99 per month. Pricing based on current Intuit Websites prices. Prices are subject to change and determined by Intuit.

    What they don't say is that if or when you want to leave Intuit - your website is dead...no transfer...back to square one.
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    • Profile picture of the author PaulFL
      Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate View Post

      When it boils down to it, a lot of companies have been giving away websites on trial - but this is the first time a company with Google's pull has marketed things this way...
      Let's face it, as offliners we all would like a meet with the local Chamber...
      Google is trying to Blitz it a State at a time...with all the C of C's jumping on it en masse.
      It's pitched as a favor they are only doing for the good of the economy...and they got all the ad money they need...

      Is there a Warrior in here who has had an Intuit Website or checked them out?

      This is from the FAQ's:

      Free seems too good to be true. What's the catch?
      It's all absolutely free including the web hosting for one year. If after 365 days, you want to keep your website hosted with Intuit, you can pay $4.99 per month for the web hosting, and $2.00 per month for your domain. You may cancel at any time, and do not have to sign a contract for any period of time. Pricing based on current Intuit Websites prices. Prices are subject to change and determined by Intuit.

      What happens after the 365 days when the free offer expires?
      You can keep your website exactly like it is, and simply pay Intuit for the hosting after the one-year free hosting expires. The hosting will be $4.99 per month. Pricing based on current Intuit Websites prices. Prices are subject to change and determined by Intuit.

      What they don't say is that if or when you want to leave Intuit - your website is dead...no transfer...back to square one.
      I have a client who switched from intuit to me. He had a couple major issues, which I pointed out: There was absolutely no SEO and his site did not appear in ANY searches. There were a lot of scripts so the content wasn't appearing in the searches. If you want to do anything outside of the limited customization in the free site, you're hands are tied.

      I believe Intuit's just giving the sites away to get names for quickbooks and turbotax.

      If you're just starting out and want a site just to be able to direct prospects and clients to a site, the intuit is fine. If you want to use it for much more, you'll be looking elsewhere.
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