There are over 700 businesses that have a website in my area. I was thinking about offering free web directory listings and profiles to new and existing businesses in exchange for word of mouth advertising. I also have 3 small newspaper publishers and 1 radio station who will promote my site at no cost in exchange of services. Unlike other advertising methods, the public can get a detailed first look about a business and the services it offers.

Revenue will be generated from businesses that have proven to be successful over the phone or will benefit the most from online advertising. I believe these services will work since it is a convenient way for people to find what they are looking for in today’s busy schedule: florists, gift shops, gift certificates from local vendors(ex. dining, golf shops, day spas).

Will these services benefit you on a local website and what other services should I offer on a local website directory to make it successful? Thank you for your input

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I want to start a website that provides an online discussion forum. If possible, I would like to allow people to create their own profiles on the site and perhaps even up load photos if they chose to.

However, I know very little about website design and domain regsitration. First off, how difficult of a feat is this for someone who has very little experience? What web design software should I start with? Where should I register my domain name and how much space would I need?

Thanks for your advice.

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What I mean exactly are those big squares you see on someones profiles with all their pictures together in a column or something..

i wish i could describe it better.. the person who had one of these got rid of it on her profile so i cant really show how it looks.

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My business is an Escort Agency based in Yorkshire but covering all Yorkshire areas, including the whole of Lincolnshire, Manchester & Liverpool. I cater for both male and female tastes and on my website there are profiles and photographs of again both male and female escorts, their availability etc.

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