How do you use the Web for your business? Update: menugem has launched

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Permalink Reply by Howard Appell on August 21, 2009 at 5:26am

What is the goal of the website? What are you going to offer that is different than others? To me these are the questions I would ask myself before getting started in the sea of websites on the web.
How are you going to drive traffic to the site? Don't tell me about website optimization, not everyone can be number 1-10.

Take a look at my website www.trnusa.com. Not the fanciest but it is easy to use and has a purpose. My newspaper drives the traffic to the site. The ocean is wide and deep with the wrecks of websites that have sunk. Be clear in your intent. Tell us what your idea is and then tell us again and again.

Good luck with the venture. If I can help give me a call 561 620-8888.

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Fernandez on August 21, 2009 at 9:15am

Howard,

Hello. That's very nice of you to offer your contact information and advice! I will definitely be in touch.

The stated mission of my site is to help restaurants put their menus online, and to allow food enthusiasts to discuss their favorite foods.

There is a lot I plan to do in order to differentiate my site from the rest. However, I'd like to wait until it is launched and active before I go into the specifics.

I did check out your site and I think it's great, mixing print media with new media. I'm definitely interested in learning more about the industry. What is a good time to reach you?

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Permalink Reply by Howard Appell on August 21, 2009 at 11:02am

Usually in the late afternoon Eastern time.

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Fernandez on January 25, 2010 at 9:15am

Hello everyone,

The website has been coming along.
We have added exclusive content - our own articles on the restaurant business.
If you are interested in keeping in touch, please pre-register for our site.

And we are still looking for restaurant owners to interview!

http://www.menugem.com

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Permalink Reply by MOZO Shoes on March 2, 2010 at 3:12pm

Cool site!
I'll be interested to see more when you launch. But the first few articles are quite interesting. Keep up the good work!
-Molly

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Permalink Reply by John Stack on March 10, 2010 at 6:21am

Hi,
As a restaurant equipment company, ACityDiscount uses email campaigns, social media and our website to promote the business. We think it's very important to stay atop of the current trends in the online retail industry and marketing world. One of the best ways to stay ahead of the game is by taking note of who your audience is. When you are aware of what your customers want, you are more likely to satisfy their needs. Visit www.acitydiscount.com to learn more about our company.

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Fernandez on January 19, 2011 at 10:32am

Hi Everyone, 

 

This is just a friendly reminder that our website has officially launched, and is fully functional for everyone to use.

 

www.menugem.com

 

To the FohBoh moderators, this is not a purely promotional post, just a continuation of this discussion.  Thanks a lot and I appreciate your help!

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Miguel A Barrera Rodriguez on February 9, 2011 at 7:15pm

I am building a website called www.diningtimes.com, but I am still having problems looking for featured restaurants, I am offering the service for free but there is no interest, how do I convince the restaurant owners???

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Fernandez on February 11, 2011 at 3:26pm

Miguel,  I did notice that there is nothing up on your site as of right now.  Don't wait for anyone.  Go ahead and start putting content up, and make it the best content you can.  That way you can show these businesses exactly what you can do.  And who knows, maybe later they will come to you!

 

 

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