Chamber Me: TCS Begins July 15

Imagine having access to a powerful search database system on the internet, where your information is first to pop up in a search.
That’s one of the specific goals of Chamber Director Jeff Clark, who had the vision that every Chamber member could have access to a powerful online presence.
Clark contacted Chamber Nation, a website and database company that specifically deals with Chambers of Commerce, and had them create a database and website tool streamlined especially for the Bartow Chamber.
“I was looking for a powerful marketing tool that was user-friendly, so all of our members could access it and feel comfortable using it to increase customer traffic - to their sites online and to their business locations,” Clark said. “Even if some members don’t have a website, we can help them by providing a free domain name, and giving them a tool to design their own sites.”
For those businesses already possessing a website, the new system will direct a higher volume of online traffic to their sites. The Bartow Chamber will promote each participating business through various places on the Internet and within the community.
Through the search functions within the new Traffic Catcher Site (TCS) system, members may extend their web presences by way of a member page connected to the Chamber’s site. The TCS member page will contain a link to the business’ own website and to its social media sites.
“The TCS member pages are easy to set up. Using a step-by-step process, you will be up and running in a matter of minutes. The Chamber Nation tool walks you through the set up, asking information about your company, then creates the member page,” Clark explained.
Creation of the member page allows choices of multiple marketing options, such as:
• Member-to-member marketing
• Advanced appointment system link activation
• Take-out and reservations activation
• Lodging reservations link activation
• WIFI availability button
• Links and multipost to social networks and blogs
• Coupon Creator for local directory and search engine
• Mobile phone site activation
• Business tour photo display
• Going Green initiatives
• News article and press release postings
• Business events postings on member page and the Chamber’s events page
• Video and/or audio commercial uploads
• Members you would recommend listing
• Catelog shopping link activation
• Detailed search and online traffic reports

“We also offer online and personal support for our members. And, if a business prefers, we’ll design the TCS member page for a nominal fee,” Clark said.
The Bartow Chamber carries a long history of organizing and facilitating member and community initiatives that contribute positively to the area’s quality of life and its marketability as a place to conduct business.
For more information, contact the Chamber, (863) 533-7125.


Chamber Me: TCS Begins July 15 Imagine having access to a powerful search database system on the internet, where your information is first to pop up in a search. That’s one of the specific goals of Chamber Director Jeff Clark, who had the vision that every Chamber member could have access to a powerful online presence. Clark contacted Chamber Nation, a website and database company that specifically deals with Chambers of Commerce, and had them create a database and website tool streamlined especially for the Bartow Chamber. “I was looking for a powerful marketing tool that was user-friendly, so all of our members could access it and feel comfortable using it to increase customer traffic - to their sites online and to their business locations,” Clark said. “Even if some members don’t have a website, we can help them by providing a free domain name, and giving them a tool to design their own sites.” For those businesses already possessing a website, the new system will direct a higher volume of online traffic to their sites. The Bartow Chamber will promote each participating business through various places on the Internet and within the community. Through the search functions within the new Traffic Catcher Site (TCS) system, members may extend their web presences by way of a member page connected to the Chamber’s site. The TCS member page will contain a link to the business’ own website and to its social media sites. “The TCS member pages are easy to set up. Using a step-by-step process, you will be up and running in a matter of minutes. The Chamber Nation tool walks you through the set up, asking information about your company, then creates the member page,” Clark explained. Creation of the member page allows choices of multiple marketing options, such as: • Member-to-member marketing • Advanced appointment system link activation • Take-out and reservations activation • Lodging reservations link activation • WIFI availability button • Links and multipost to social networks and blogs • Coupon Creator for local directory and search engine • Mobile phone site activation • Business tour photo display • Going Green initiatives • News article and press release postings • Business events postings on member page and the Chamber’s events page • Video and/or audio commercial uploads • Members you would recommend listing • Catelog shopping link activation • Detailed search and online traffic reports “We also offer online and personal support for our members. And, if a business prefers, we’ll design the TCS member page for a nominal fee,” Clark said. The Bartow Chamber carries a long history of organizing and facilitating member and community initiatives that contribute positively to the area’s quality of life and its marketability as a place to conduct business. For more information, contact the Chamber, (863) 533-7125.
Business Update - July 2011 Business Update Newsletter