The best of launches in Chester
More than 150 business leaders from in and around Chester attended the launch of a new community website in the city. thebestofchester.co.uk, run by Paul Daniels and owner of Northgate Street’s Urban Hair Steve Jones, held a glittering launch party at Bollicini Restaurant and Bar, Abbey Green on Thursday June 7.
The thebestofchester.co.uk promotes local businesses, retail outlets, clubs and associations in Chester and has been established in the city since September, since when it has become the 2nd fastest growing franchise of the 356 The Best Of’s across the country. The website is packed with a wealth of local events, news, information, local weather forecasts, cinema listings, community information and much more, all constantly updated and available 24/7. thebestofchester.co.uk is the place to see and be seen for all things local for the businesses and residents of Chester, with more than 150 businesses signed up so far.
With high exposure on the major search engines and thebestof.co.uk also being ranked as the 67th most popular websites in the country by the independent search ranker Alexa.com, it all means new customers and increased profits for local businesses in Chester that become part of it.
Managing Director of thebestofchester.co.uk Paul Daniels, of Water Tower View, Chester, said: “Our growth rate has increased significantly during April and May as our services have become more visible to local businesses and residents. The majority of our new businesses came to us after a recommendation from businesses already benefiting from our services. We are delighted to be the 2nd fastest growing franchise in the UK for “The Best Of ” however, nobody remembers a runner-up and we want to achieve 1st place by the end of June. Our strategic vision is to become Chester’s premier local business and community website where local people can source high quality local businesses and services and, a wealth of events, news and local information for Chester, in one place at their fingertips. We want to work in partnership with local businesses to raise the visibility of their excellent services and grow their business.”
Many local businesses are using thebestofchester.co.uk” as a way to get more customers onto their own websites, whilst those without a website are using it to establish a web presence.
Two businesses advertising on thebestofchester.co.uk were featured at the launch, Sparkling Strawberry and Firstlimoz
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Background
Thebestof.co.uk/chester is now finding new customers for more than 150 local business and services in Chester. Thebestof.co.uk/chester really developed momentum during May, when it signed up 43 new businesses and was the second fastest growing franchise out of 356 in the UK for ” The Best Of “
With prices starting at just £10 per month, new and established businesses in Chester do not have to break the bank to really catapult themselves forward online.
At this price, and with it’s level of features, Thebestof.co.uk/chester is making high quality internet marketing accessible and effective for new and established businesses right across Chester and these businesses have already increased business as a result.
Further information at www.thebestof.co.uk/chester
Sparkling Strawberry, based at Tarporley in Cheshire, sells a selection of sexy lingerie, club wear, stockings, beachwear and fancy dress outfits from their website.
The sexy fancy dress range is already selling worldwide and have also dazzled ex-Atomic Kitten starlet Kerry Katona. Kerry spotted their costumes at a party she attended and could not wait to tell jungle mate Katie Price all about them.
More information at www.sparklingstrawberry.com
First Limoz is a truly professional limousine service, centrally located to service, Chester, Wrexham and surrounding districts, with a goal of enhancing special occasions and trying to make them as memorable as possible whilst transporting guests in safety and luxury, any distance, any time.
First Limoz offer customers the next generation of American stretch limousines, which can legally carry up to 13 people complying with all safety requirements. VIP treatment in state-of-the-art limosuines includes plasma screens, great music, champagne bar and lazor beams.
For more info contact: www.firstlimoz.co.uk
Testimonials on Thebestof.co.uk/chester
“After just three months on Thebestof.co.uk/chester I had secured two new customers for work in excess of £4000. This is an exceptional return on my investment of £10 per month.” Richard Minshull, Minshull Windows
“We have only been on your site for two days and someone rang us yesterday to do a mortgage for them. I’m absolutely delighted and let’s hope it continues.” Chris Sutton, CS Mortgages Services Ltd
“As soon as our details appeared on Thebestof.co.uk/chester we noticed a big increase in the people visiting our website. The number of people visiting our website quadrupled in less than a week.” Gordon Pearson, Sparkling Strawberry
Notes:
The main features of the site are: · Comprehensive business directory – but no “listings’. All information on the site is compiled or written by the site owners. · Full web page on each business – written and researched by the site owner. This includes: · The worlds first talking ads, where businesses can literally talk to potential customers within their advert · Up to 400 words of text explaining what the business does and why people should use them. – Photographs and logos · Links to the company’s website · Email links so that visitors can contact businesses directly · Comprehensive local information page. Everything from councils to chemists, libraries, to local health providers. · Local news and events – what’s on and what is happening in each local area Neighbourhood forum where local residents can discuss and debate issues that are important to them – and provide feedback on local businesses
The Best Of Chester Contacts: Paul Daniels Mob: 07984 389482 Steve Jones Mob: 07977 594529
Email: chester@thebestof.co.uk
Website: www.thebestofchester.co.uk
Press Contacts: Jane Harrad-Roberts Mob: 07785 395705 Phil Brotherhood Mob: 07884 493370 Tel: 01244 330000 MARKETING PROJECTS Email: info@marketingprojects.co.uk
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