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Oregon Coast Business Network
What is the Oregon Coast Business Network? A network of businesses on the Oregon coast, from Astoria to Brookings. All members of the network have a basic information page here. If a business has their own website, a link will also be provided from their OCBN member page to that site. The OCBN is also a directory of all businesses of the Oregon coast; we are working on a line listing for every one of them on their respective community pages.
All businesses can use more exposure. This network can provide a means for potential customers to locate and get quick information about a business on our coast. Also, many existing publications are geared toward visitors, tourists, vacationers, and recreational residents. While they will find this site helpful to them, it's mostly geared toward our coastal full-time residents. The other huge advantage to your business is the fact that you can communicate information to all your existing customers quickly and easily, i.e.: special promotions, manufacturer recalls, remodeling notes, etc.
We already have a web page. How would a membership in your network be helpful?
My business doesn't need a membership at this time. But can we have a link from your site? If membership isn't right for you yet, we can certainly make a hot link for your site from the appropriate community site on the OCBN. The cost is $50 per year, per community that you want to be listed in. Click here to make your request. If we receive enough requests, we will create a "hot links" page.
What's the benefit to business owners?
What if I want more than one page? We can do that! Several flexible plans are available. Contact us, and we'll set up an appointment to go over what you are looking for. Cost will depend on how many pages you want, how much content there is, how often you want it updated, etc.
I don't have computer access. How could this work? It doesn't matter - your phone number and any other contact information you want will be on your page, so you don't have to have an email address (though it is recommended). We can send you a hard copy of your page any time changes are made, so that you have it for your records or correction. You may not be on the internet, but a growing number of consumers are. Don't be left behind!
There's a lot of people who design web sites. Why choose you? See our "Compare" page for more details.
Oregon Coast Businesses Should Stand OUT, Not Alone
Site Questions Where do you get the information about businesses for your directories? We get business names from many sources, but the primary ones are the Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS), Chambers of Commerce, telephone books, community newspapers, coastal magazines, driving by a business, word-of-mouth, requests by businesses ("please include us"), referrals and networking. Obviously, a lot of time is put into making this the most complete and accurate business directory for the Oregon coast. If you see a site that appears to be copying our directory, please let our webmaster know so it can be checked, to make sure it isn't infringing on our copyrights.
What makes the OCBN Directory different from others? There are many directories on the web, focused on the Oregon coast. But most have several limitations, and here's a rundown of the main differences between "them and us":
Do you plan to do any more directories, other than the Oregon Coast? Perhaps, if time permits. At this time, the building of the site is all we have time for!
Why do you have a "Notice to Web Designers, Publishers, et al" on the community pages? The compilation and maintenance of the directory takes untold hours of research, using myriad resources, both online and off. It is a copyright-protected intellectual property. Professional designers and publishers know that it is theft to copy the content of another site, but as we know, not everyone on the web is professional or ethical. There is a faux business listed on each community page to provide proof if such theft occurs. In that event, Rising Starr Enterprises will take legal action. We hope this will not be necessary.
However, you are allowed to print out the directory for your own use. If you have any question about whether the use you have in mind is allowed, please ask us! Write to rising_starr@oregoncoastbiz.net and we will be happy to answer any questions.
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