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            <title>What Does the 4th of July Mean?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[We will be celebrating 4th of July within a few short days. This is a great time to get together with family and friends. However, we should not forget what the 4th really stands for.  I think we, as a nation, are becoming dumb. We have forgotten what it has taken to get to where we are today. And by forgetting our past, we are destined to relive it.

We will be celebrating 4th of July within a few short days. This is a great time to get together with family and friends. However, we should not forget what the 4th really stands for.  I think we, as a nation, are becoming dumb. We have forgotten what it has taken to get to where we are today. And by forgetting our past, we are destined to relive it.

On July 4th, 1776 the colonies decided to declare themselves independent of Britain. By writing a very detailed decree, they decided that they no longer would need to be governed by the Kings of England that had been so very unjust to the colonists in the years before. July 4th was the day America was born. 

Today, we celebrate the fact that we are a free nation that is not under the rule of another. But, there is more to the celebration of independence than just the fact that this is the birthday of the United States. In fact, there are many goals and ideas that are represented in this celebration that until this day we fight for and protect around the world.

The Declaration of Independence, the actual decree in which was signed the independence of the United States, stands as a symbol for all of the things that we, as Americans, believe in. What are the symbols that it stands for?

The right to live with the freedoms of religion, without persecution and with the ability to think and do for yourself.

The courage it takes to protect freedom. It took the individuals that signed the Declaration a great deal of courage to do so as they could have been hung for treason. We use this symbol as a means to remind us that courage is often needed in times when our freedoms are threatened.

A symbol that people can live in a country that is governed by its people and that every person in that country is a very important person for its well being.

Today, our Government is changing. It's changing right before our eyes. Yet many people do not care, or do not wish to see the changes. The Government is wanting to take control of our lives, our jobs, our faith, and our health. And this is the very thing our ancestors fought to get away from. 

There is still hope for our country. But, we as citizens, have to take a stand and take back control of the government. They work for us. We do not work for them.  I encourage everyone to take part in the Wetumpka TEA Party. Let's fight to get back our control before we loose the freedom our country was founded on.

I end this blog with the following creed. I first heard it when I was a teenager. And, I have lived by it ever since. 


I do not choose to be a common person.
It is my right to be uncommon -- if I can.
I seek opportunity -- not security.
I do not wish to be a kept citizen,
humbled and dulled by having the state look after me.
I want to take the calculated risk,
to dream and to build, to fail and to succeed.
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole;
I prefer the challenges of life to the guaranteed existence:
the thrill of fulfillment to the stale calm of Utopia.
I will not trade my freedom for beneficence
nor my dignity for a handout.
I will never cower before any earthly master
nor bend to any threat.
It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and
unafraid: to think and act for myself,
to enjoy the benefit of my creations
and to face the world boldly and say:
this, with God's help I have done.
All this is what it means to be an American.
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            <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:38:03 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Publix Coupon Savings 05-24-2009</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[These savings can be found at Publix from now until Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Take advantage of these savings while you can. 

These savings can be found at Publix from now until Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Take advantage of these savings while you can. 

This weeks newspaper was shy of coupons. So, in order to double your savings you need to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2634744-10415416&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Print  the free coupons available here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2634744-10415416&quot; width=&quot;1&quot; height=&quot;1&quot; border=&quot;0&quot;/&gt;  If you have never downloaded coupons from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2634744-10415416&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Coupons.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2634744-10415416&quot; width=&quot;1&quot; height=&quot;1&quot; border=&quot;0&quot;/&gt; you will first have to register. Then you will have to install the coupon printer. Once installed you will be able to print the coupons. It if completely free. You will find many coupons available to you. (Note: I usually use Firefox as my browser. But, I was unable to print coupons with it. I had to switch to Internet Explorer. )

Now, with coupons in hand you can take advantage of these specials at Publix. 

Maxwell House Coffee 11 or 11.5 oz brick bag. 
On sale for $1.99. Buy two and use the $2 coupon on two and you get two for only $1.99.

Kraft Salad Dressing
The sale price is buy 1 get 1 free. Add the $1 Kraft Salad Dressing coupon from the link above and you will get 2 for $3.55 or less. 

Kraft Mayo
The sale price is buy 1 get 1 free. Print the coupon in the link above to save an additional $1 and you get 2/ $3.55

Kraft BBQ Sauce
Sale price is buy 1 get 1 free. Add the $1 printable coupon and you get 2/ .49

Please note: We are giving you this information solely for informational purposes only. The prices above are not exact and may vary by store. However, the savings are still substantial. We are not responsible for any pricing error. Nor are we responsible for typographical errors. Ad prices and coupons have expiration dates. Please take these in to account when planning your purchases. 
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            <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 20:25:02 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>This Weeks Savings 5-24-2009</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[This week I will give you the links to some online coupons as well as show you how to stack the savings in your favor. Today we will be shopping at Walgreens.

This week I will give you the links to some online coupons as well as show you how to stack the savings in your favor. Today we will be shopping at Walgreens.

Usually I will tell you to first go and buy a paper. However, this week seemed very skimpy on coupons. In fact, there were none in the paper I got. So, to get coupons you need you should &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2634744-10415416&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Print  the free coupons available here.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2634744-10415416&quot; width=&quot;1&quot; height=&quot;1&quot; border=&quot;0&quot;/&gt;  If you have never downloaded coupons from &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2634744-10415416&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Coupons.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src=&quot;http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2634744-10415416&quot; width=&quot;1&quot; height=&quot;1&quot; border=&quot;0&quot;/&gt; you will first have to register. Then you will have to install the coupon printer. Once installed you will be able to print the coupons. It if completely free. You will find many coupons available to you. (Note: I usually use Firefox as my browser. But, I was unable to print coupons with it. I had to switch to Internet Explorer. )

Now, on with our savings from Walgreens. You can view this weeks ad circular &lt;a href=&quot;http://wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/weekly_ads&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;

Maxwell House Instant Coffee
 Use the store coupon on the front page of the circular and you can buy the coffee at the sale price of $3.99. Buy two and use the coupon for $2 off/2 and you will get 2 for $5.98

Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo
Use the store coupon to get either for $2.99. Then, add the $1 coupon you printed to get the mayo for only $1.99. 

Colgate Total Toothpaste
The sale price is 2.49 with 1.50 given back in register rewards. Add the coupon found &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.colgate.com/app/ColgateTotal/US/EN/SpecialOffers.cvsp&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; and the toothpaste will be FREE!

In addition to these savings Walgreens also has the following buy 1 get 1 free items:
Kleenex facial tissue
Foster Grant reader glasses
12 oz Doritos
Poppycock
Finest Natural vitamin

You should also read &lt;a href=&quot;http://wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/coupon_shopping&quot;&gt;  10 Money SAving Tips on Grocery Shopping. &lt;/a&gt;

And, don't forget, you can see all the store circulars for the week &lt;a href=&quot;http://wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/weekly_ads&quot;&gt;here.&lt;/a&gt;
Later on this week we will be making a shopping list for Winn Dixie and Publix. So, start clipping those coupons. 




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            <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 14:11:14 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Money Saving Tips</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[With the economic turndown showing no sign of stopping, it's important to keep on top of finances and keep your costs down. Without having too many impacts you can easily save thousands of dollars per year, find out how to get started with these easy money saving tips.

Money Saving Tips
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rich_Greenwood]Rich Greenwood

Chances are you may be looking to make some cut backs in your budget at the moment with the economic slowdown showing no sign of ending yet. Rather than looking for one area of life to make huge cut backs you can easily save a large amount by simply making lots of very small changes that add up together over time.

- Create a household budget - Work out how much money is coming in and how much is going out and then work out where you can cut back each month.

- Cancel your cable TV - Do you need the top level cable package or could you manage with a basic package or just with free television? Over a year cable TV charges can really add up and you will soon get used to not having it. It's possible you may even be able to keep some channels at no charge with a combined phone line package.

- Switch utility providers - Are your utility companies providing the best deal for your energy, internet and cell phone or have you just gone with the crowd? Shop around and you may be able to save hundreds of dollars each year by moving to the best offer.

- Go eco - Get more environmentally friendly and save money by switching to low energy light bulbs and fitting water saving shower heads to save water. Save power by keeping lights switched off whenever you are out of a room and keep your TV, hi-fi and other equipment turned off fully when not in use instead of on standby which uses more power than you would expect. If your house is uninsulated you could be losing a lot of heat in winter and letting the heat in during the warmer months. Getting your house insulated can save hundreds on your power bills with reduced heating and air-con costs.

- Leave the car at home - When making a short journey near home boost your fitness and save money by cycling or walking. Think twice before you jump in the car to travel to the local store, do you need to use the car?

- Sell your junk - Have a big clear out of your house and sell all those items cluttering up your cupboards and storage space. For newer items that you simply don't use then try putting them on Ebay to find the items a better home. For all the smaller or less valuable items you have stuffed in cupboards and storage why not hold a garage sale.

- Take your own lunch to work and make your own coffee - Buying a coffee on the way into work or grabbing something quick at lunch while working may not seem like a big cost but it adds up over time. If you spend $3 each workday on a coffee and $6 on lunch it would add up to over $2,000 per year. Taking your own food and drink would cost only a fraction.

There are obviously lots of other ways to save money but these will get you started. On their own each thing may not sound like much but the thing to remember is that together they all add up. By the time these changes add up together you can save thousands per year.

This article by Richard Greenwood, founder of the Click 4 Group which runs a number of finance comparison websites to help consumers find the best credit cards, loans and savings accounts. Find the best [http://www.high-interest-saving-account.com.au]high interest savings account including [http://www.high-interest-saving-account.com.au/bank-west-telenet-saver.html]Bankwest savings and apply online.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rich_Greenwood http://EzineArticles.com/?Money-Saving-Tips&amp;id=1915651

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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 15:30:34 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Web Overtakes Newspaper as News Source</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/12</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A recent study showed that the web have overtaken newspaper as a source of news. 

A recent study showed that the web have overtaken newspaper as a source of news. Newspapers are fast loosing their readers as they are turning to the internet to get their daily dose of local and national news. Readers can now get for free what they once had to pay for. They can access the information quickly and easily on their phone, with a lap top, or even their home computer. Here are two articles worth reading:

Web Overtakes Newspaper as News Source
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/dec/27/us-media-internet-newspapers-television

Newspaper's Web Revenue is Stalling
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/13/business/media/13adco.html?_r=1&amp;ref=technology


Are you taking advantage of online advertising? 

Advertising is changing. Are you leading the way with your advertising plan or falling behind? WetumpkaCityPages.com can help you with your online marketing campaign. Here is what we can do for you:

- We link you with your local customers. People are coming to our site looking for your business. 
- Advertise to local customers 24/7
- Your ad is never thrown away by accident. It is always there when the customer wants it. 
-  We offer an affordable and ez way for your business to reach the local buyers searching for your business each and every day.
- You are in control. Whenever you want to change your program you can, quickly and easily. 

Feel free to contact us if you would like more information. You can email me at maxredmon@wetumpkacitypages.com or call 334-467-1799



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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:28:07 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Coupons Bring Customers</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/13</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the best features in our advertising campaign is the ability to offer online printable coupons. This can be a very effective way of bringing customers to your business. 

One of the best features in our advertising campaign is the ability to offer online printable coupons. This can be a very effective way of bringing customers to your business. Plus, it can give you an idea of how well your online advertising is doing. We currently allow you to list as many coupons as you would like. We encourage all business to take advantage of these coupons as we will promote them heavily on our main page. Customers are always looking for ways to save money.

When creating your coupons always put an expiration date, and add &quot;With Coupon&quot;. That way the customer will have to print and bring the coupon.

Here are a few ideas on the types of discounts you can give:

    *

      Free Consultation (bridal consultant, doctors, lawyers, etc.)
    *

      Free Oil Change with Tune Up
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      Free Balloons with Floral Purchase
    *

      One free lesson (music, exercise, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, yoga)
    *

      Free nail trimming with pet grooming
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      One garment dry cleaned free with purchase
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      Buy One get one free
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      Free pet food with purchase of pet
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      Free topping with ice cream purchase
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      One month free with a year rental agreement
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      Free tanning session
    *

      Percent off purchase
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      Free car wash with gas fill up
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      Free candy with movie rental
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      Free popcorn with movie rental
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      Free desert or appetizer with purchase of meal
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      Kids eat free with adult purchase
    *

      Free delivery
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            <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:50:23 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Stats for WetumpkaCityPages website</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/9</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Our website has begun to gain a lot of traffic over the past few months. Here are some of the current stats and information about them:

Our website has begun to gain a lot of traffic over the past few months. Here are some of the current stats and information about them:

Month........ Unique ..... Visits
Jan 2008..... 220......... 337		
Feb 2008..... 339......... 498	
Mar 2008.....308.......... 463		
Apr 2008..... 277......... 473	
May 2008.... 1572....... 1933	
Jun 2008..... 1684....... 1989	
Jul 2008...... 547.........  916	
Aug 2008.... 422.........  718	
Sep 2008.... 641......... 1264	
Oct 2008.....934	......... 3040	

The information above shows just how much our website is growing and how people in the area are becoming aware of the site. The column to the right of the month that says &quot;Unique&quot; is the number of visitors that have visited the site for the first time. The next column &quot;Visits&quot; is the number of times people accesses the site. Also note that July and August declined. It is believed this was due to the vacation time of the year. You should also note that October had a large spike. This should be due to people staying home more due to the economy, school starting back, and they are beginning to look for things happening in and around the Wetumpka area. Visitors should continue to climb during the next few months due to the holiday season. 

This next information segment tells how long visitors stay on our site. Remember, some people are just coming on to find out certain information (such as an event time) then leave. Others, as you can tell, stay on the site looking around for quite a while. So far it is about 50% quick visits and 50% long visits. 

0s-30s ..........#1023...... 33.6 %
30s-2mn........#381........ 12.5 %
2mn-5mn.......#644........ 21.1 %
5mn-15mn	.....#376........ 12.3 %
15mn-30mn...#286........ 9.4 %
30mn-1h........#167.......  5.4 %
1h+...............#161.......  5.2 % 

Our site is currently running a survey to see what visitors like, dislike, and would add. So far the opinions seem to be just about the same. Here are some of the common answers with comments:

How did you find our site?:
A friend told me about it
(admin: this is a current answer meaning people are talking about the website.)

How ez was it to find what you were looking for?:
4- Good
(admin: 4-5 on all surveys so far. Nothing lower.)

From 1-5 how would you rate our site?:
5- Great
(admin: 5 on most surveys with a couple of 4)

How ez was it to find your way around the site?:
5- Excellent

How fast were you able to view pages?:
5- Excellent

What type of internet connection do you have?:
Cable
(admin: a few said they had dial up. But, even they said they were able to load pages fast)

How often do you visit our site?:
Daily
(admin: daily seemed to be the common answer with a few saying they checked weekly)

What features do you like most about the site?:
All
(admin: all answers said &quot;all&quot;)

What features do you like least about our site?:
none
(admin: all answers said &quot;none&quot;)

What would you like to see added to our site?:
More about our schools
(admin: all other answers said they could not think of anything. Or, it looks like we cover it all.)

Are you:
A resident of Wetumpka
(admin: most are Wetumpka residents or live in a surrounding community)

Are you male or female:
female
(admin: so far all visitors filling out the form have been female)

What is your age group:
41-50
(admin: current age groups seem to be 75% are 41-50 with 12 1/2% being 21-30 and the other 12 1/2% being 31-40)

Do you find our articles such as Automobiles, Home Improvement, Recipes, etc useful?:
Yes
(admin: everyone responded that they liked the articles)

Do you have children that use our Kids Zone?:
Yes

If yes, do they enjoy the Kids Zone:
Yes

Please check what you have done:
Bookmarked this site, Subscribed to our Newsletter, Told a friend about this site
(admin: everyone responding to the survey had the same answers. This information says:
1- they bookmarked us so that they could find us easier
2- they subscribed to our newsletter, which is another way we help businesses promote their business and specials. 
3- They told a friend about the site- Word of mouth is the best advertisement.

I hope these statistics give you a little idea on how we are growing. If you have any questions or comments feel free to comment on this post or use the &quot;contact us&quot; form at the top of the page. 



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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Do You Need an Online Web Page?</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/8</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Not all small business owners and professionals have the time, ability or inclination to build, maintain and regularly update a website. But at the same time many would still like to have some sort of presence on the web. That's where WetumpkaCityPages.com can help.

Not all small business owners and professionals have the time, ability or inclination to build, maintain and regularly update a website. But at the same time many would still like to have some sort of presence on the web. That's where WetumpkaCityPages.com can help.

Today's society is internet driven. Print media is dying. It is a fact that less than 50% of the people in the U.S. read a newspaper on a daily basis. Today's buyer wants to find what they want quickly and easily. And, in most cases, turn online to search out the information they need. 

In addition to all of the benefits we offer our Sponsors we also offer your business a web page hosted on our site. Your business web page will include your business information, logo, and a link to your Business Listing page in our Business Directory for only $99 per year.  People will be able to find your business quickly and easily. 

Remember, WetumpkaCityPages.com is a local website. Local people visit our website every day looking for local information. This is your chance to get online where they can find you. 

If you would like more information please use our &quot;Contact Us&quot; link at the top of this page or feel free to call us at 467-1799. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:43:13 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Front Page Advertising</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/7</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the questions we receive most is &quot;Why don't you allow someone to sponsor the first page?&quot; Well, here's why...

One of the questions we receive most is &quot;Why don't you allow someone to sponsor the first page?&quot; Well, here's why...

The front page is prime property. We could allow someone to sponsor it. But, we feel like it is in all of our advertisers interest to be flexable with the front page. The front page changes on a regular basis, depending upon the season, our marketing calendar, and current topics. With this in mind, we feel it is better to be able to switch the advertisers out to better promote their services. Here are some examples:

The first of the year is known as &quot;tax time&quot; and &quot;fitness time.&quot; We will spotlight businesses such as auto dealers, tax preparers, and fitness clubs. 

The Christmas Season is known for gift giving, parties, and family gatherings. During this time we will spotlight restaurants, caterers, retailers, etc. 

With this in mind you can see if we gave one business the front page they would be there until their contract expired. Nobody else would be allowed to advertise on that page. So, we made the decision to be fair to all advertisers on our site. 

The front page is a place to spotlight all advertisers. With the banner ads, &quot;The Featured Business, &quot; and block ads your business will be seen by nearly all the visitors to our site. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:38:34 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>A Changing Economy Means Changing Advertising Strategy</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/6</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Our economy is changing quickly. Consumers are loosing money everywhere. Gas prices are rising, stocks are falling, and most people are living paycheck to paycheck. Today's consumer is looking for ways to save their hard earned money.

Our economy is changing quickly. Consumers are loosing money every way they turn. Gas prices are rising, stocks are falling, and most people are living paycheck to paycheck. Today's consumer is looking for ways to save their hard earned money.

With prices rising the way they have consumers have changed their shopping habits. They are shopping closer to home in order to save money on gas. They are also researching purchases online instead of traveling from store to store. And, they are also doing comparison shopping online.

Despite the downbeat economy, online sales are anticipated to grow. A recent article from Marketing Charts
(http://www.marketingcharts.com/direct/online-sales-to-climb-despite-downbeat-economy-reach-204b-in-08-4175/) states:

Whats spearheading online retail sales growth is a tale of two shoppers that visit the web for very different reasons, said Sucharita Mulpuru, Forrester Research principal analyst and lead author of the report. The casual shopper goes online to look for the best price, leveraging the transparency of the internet to save money.

However, more affluent customers appreciate the convenience of shopping online and are not necessarily looking for the best deal. Retailers would be wise to recognize there are significant opportunities within both audiences and should market to them accordingly.&quot;

Here are some facts you should consider:
1-Nearly every household in the U.S. has Internet access.
The internet has given the consumer the ability to search for whatever they want, whenever they want. WetumpkaCityPages can help consumers find your business quickly and easily. 

2-Less than 50% of the people in the U.S. read a newspaper on a daily basis.
Once again, the internet has become the number one source for information. Print advertising is tossed into the garbage soon after the person reads it. Online advertising is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. 

3-87% of online users depend on the Internet to access LOCAL information 
WetumpkaCityPages is not interested in being the number one website around the world. Our interest is in the city of Wetumpka, Alabama. We cater to a local community, with local businesses, and local consumers. We are here to bring everyone together.

Your company needs to be on top of the changing habits of the consumer. WetumpkaCityPages.com offers Affordable Internet Advertising directed to your local market. We help you target your local online audience. Our goal is to help boost the Wetumpka area economy by focusing on local businesses, and bringing you local customers .

If you are interested in learning more about our online advertising program just click on the Advertise With Us link or the Contact Us link at the top of this page.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:06:30 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Advertise Your Events</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/5</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Advertise your events on WetumpkaCityPages.com's Events Calendar. If you are having a special event, carnival, guest speaker, or whatever. Let our visitors know and it could bring extra money your way. 

Advertise your events on WetumpkaCityPages.com's Events Calendar. If you are having a special event, carnival, guest speaker, or whatever. Let our visitors know and it could bring extra money your way. 

The Events Calendar is a great way to let people know about your special events. Best of all it's free to use. Ideas could include:
Church Bake Sale
Charity Auction
Special Sales Event
Guest Speaker

Use your imagination. Get your announcement across to all of the visitors to our site. Just go to the calendar, click on a day and add your event. You do have to be a registered user in order to add events. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:18:23 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Become a Page Sponsor and Watch Your Business Grow</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/4</link>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the questions that you might be asking yourself is, &quot;How can becoming a page sponsor help my business?&quot; The answer is simple. When a visitor comes to our site they are looking for information. When they find the page that has the information they are seeking they go to that page. If they are looking for information on cars they will go to our Automobiles page. If looking for local Entertainment they will go to the Entertainment page. When they go to the page they are looking for your business will be the sponsor, and they will see your business advertisement.

One of the questions that you might be asking yourself is, &quot;How can becoming a page sponsor help my business?&quot; The answer is simple. When a visitor comes to our site they are looking for information. When they find the page that has the information they are seeking they go to that page. If they are looking for information on cars they will go to our Automobiles page. If looking for local Entertainment they will go to the Entertainment page. When they go to the page they are looking for your business will be the sponsor, and they will see your business advertisement.

A good example right  now is how Riverside Chevrolet sponsors our Automobiles page. You can see it here
http://wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Automotive
Now, when a visitor comes to our site looking for information on cars they will go to this page and Riverside Chevrolet is prominently displayed. That means if the customer is interested in purchasing an automobile Riverside Chevrolet is right there for the visitor to see. 

Remember, this website is a community website for local Wetumpka residents. This websites purpose is to bring Wetumpka consumers and local businesses together in our virtual community on the internet. 

Consumers can find information on the internet whenever they want it. With a click of a button they can be on our site and know about your business within a few seconds. Sponsoring the right page can put you in contact with the people that are looking to spend their money with you. Other sites compete with millions of hits from all over the world. We concentrate only on local people. We do not want our hits to be in the millions. We only want a few thousand... the few thousand that live in Wetumpka and surrounding areas. Those are the people that will spend their money with you. 

If you have questions about becoming a page sponsor just use our contact form and we will be glad to answer all of your questions. 
http://wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/contact_us

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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:59:57 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title> Free Business Directory Listing</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/3</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Are you listed in our free Business Directory? If not, what are you waiting for. This is the area customers go to when searching for a local business. 

Are you listed in our free Business Directory? If not, what are you waiting for. This is the area customers go to when searching for a local business. 

Your business directory should be checked and updated on a regular basis. Making sure the information is correct and up to date is critical. 

The free listing is limited in the information it gives. You are limited to one catagory for your business. And, you are given a smaller description. You can upgrade these features by becoming an advertiser on our site. All advertising packages come with all the upgrades available. This includes bold printed business name, your business can be listed in up to five catagories, and you can upload your company logo, plus a link to your website. In addition, when you have an upgraded listing, your business comes to the top of the list. 

These are all great features to make your business stand out. We will be glad to upgrade your listing. You can do it yourself by logging into the control panel, clicking business directory, find your business and upgrade. If you are unable to upgrade it we may need to delete your old listing first. Just let us know. We will be glad to help in any way possible. If you have guestions feel free to add them to this post and we will be glad to answer them. 



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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:13:54 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Printable Coupons</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/2</link>
            <description><![CDATA[With the cost of living climbing drastically over the past few years all customers are looking for ways to save money. Printable online coupons is the answer. You get the business, and the customer saves money. It's a win, win situation. 

With the cost of living climbing drastically over the past few years all customers are looking for ways to save money. Printable online coupons is the answer. You get the business, and the customer saves money. It's a win, win situation. 

One of the best features in our advertising campaign is the ability to offer these online printable coupons to local customers. This can be a very effective way of bringing customers to your business. Plus, it can give you an idea of how well your online advertising is working. We currently allow you to list as many coupons as you would like. We encourage all business to take advantage of these coupons as we will promote them heavily on our main page. Customers are always looking for ways to save money.

When creating your coupons always put an expiration date, and add &quot;With Coupon&quot;. That way the customer will have to print and bring the coupon.

Here are a few ideas on the types of discounts you can give:

    * Free Consultation (bridal consultant, doctors, lawyers, etc.)
    * Free Oil Change with Tune Up
    * Free Balloons with Floral Purchase
    * One free lesson (music, exercise, dance, martial arts, gymnastics, yoga)
    * Free nail trimming with pet grooming
    * One garment dry cleaned free with purchase
    * Buy One get one free
    * Free pet food with purchase of pet
    * Free topping with ice cream purchase
    * One month free with a year rental agreement
    * Free tanning session
    * Percent off purchase
    * Free car wash with gas fill up
    * Free candy with movie rental
    * Free popcorn with movie rental
    * Free desert or appetizer with purchase of meal
    * Kids eat free with adult purchase
    * Free delivery


So, how do you go about setting up an online coupon? It's easy. Just sign in, then go to the main control panel. You will use the portion of controls that says &quot;User Control Panel. Click on the &quot;Coupons&quot; button with the star on it. You will now see a button that says &quot;Create Coupon.&quot; Click it to begin.

On this screen you will be able to enter all the information you need to put your coupon online. You can upload your own logo if you like. Note: Make sure you choose YOUR BUSINESS in the drop down box of current businesses. This links the coupon to your business listing page. Next, put in your information and you are all done. It's that easy. 
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:58:59 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Target your local audience with WetumpkaCityPages.com</title>
            <link>http://www.wetumpkacitypages.com/pages/Blog/op/extended/article/1</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hi, thanks for visiting the new blog made just for local businesses and non-profit organizations in the Wetumpka area. This blog will have periodic posts to inform you on ways to better advertise online to your local market. 

Hi, thanks for visiting the new blog made just for local businesses and non-profit organizations in the Wetumpka area. This blog will have periodic posts to inform you on ways to better advertise online to your local market. 

WetumpkaCityPages.com is a local community website offering businesses several ways to get their name across. We are not targeting the entire internet. Nor are we targeting everyone around the world. We are targeting only the people living in and around and planning on visiting the Wetumpka area. 

What do we have to offer? Here is a small listing:

- Free business listings in our Business Directory. 
- Banner advertising to advertise your business.
- Online Printable coupons for customers to print and use at your business.
- Add your events to our Events Calendar for visitors to see
- Restaurants can add Printable Online Menus
- Car Dealers can list their cars including photos
- Realtors can list their homes along with photos

These are just a few of the things we have to offer. This blog will cover many other aspects of our online advertising program. And remember, the advertising is always under your control. But, to get started you must register as a user. You can register in the upper right hand corner. Once registered, you can sign in at any time and change your advertising to the way that suits your needs. And, if you ever need help, we are always here to oblige. Just use the easy contact us form and we will do the rest. ]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:52:39 +0100</pubDate>
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