Best of Longmont: Literally (the best place to find deals)

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October 5, 6:51 PM

by Brigette Rodriguez, Longmont Examiner

 

 

When I was given the assignment on Examiner of writing about the "Best Of", I thought this site makes my job here (as well as a resident who doesn't want to take a lot of time to find this info) an easy one.  They have also have links to all the businesses featured on the site, comments from patrons, coupons to most, email contacts to, as well as directions on how to get to them. There also is a designated Local Shop page that is specifically for locally owned businesses. There also is a monthly never-ending raffle to win discounts.

But, there's SO much more to this site than just listing the best businesses that are featured there.  So, I email interviewed the director of the publication, Dwight Jackson.

How long has the Best of Longmont site been around? Bestof Longmont was born Sept 1st, 2007 out of a desperate need to leverage global technology (internet) to help local businesses and non-profits find affordable means of getting their message out to the general public

How many businesses do you have on the site? We started with 5 businesses and about 5 unique hits a day. The rest they say is history....we now have over 200 locally owned businesses and receive an average of 233 unique hits a day only a year later (6 - 7000 a month).

First business on the site? Budget Home Center was one of our first businesses on board because he loved our LOCAL ONLY approach to promoting his business to compete against the corporate giants like LOWES or HOME DEPOT..  

Most popular business? Our most popular businesses are definitely our restaurants and fun destinations as visitors are looking for places to eat and things to do for fun. They typically average 3 X the number of hits that our local shops & services get.

(Thanks Dwight!)

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About the Bestof-Longmont:

"We believe in strengthening communities and helping Longmont be the best it can be. One way we hope to accomplish this is by giving away a portion of our proceeds to local charities, non-profits and school programs. Promoting locally-owned businesses is good for Longmont, and now it's good for our community, too!"

Find the Best!  Looking for fine dining or simply the best pizza restaurant in Longmont? We've compiled a directory listing of locally owned restaurants and businesses that are considered the best by the online community of Bestof-Longmont.

Coupons!  Many of the businesses listed on Bestof-Longmont.com offer valuable coupons. We provide merchants an economical and environmentally friendly way to create and distribute coupons. Coupons are available monthly to registered members.

Bestof-Longmont will track the Best Businesses in four general categories each month for the entire year.  The online community determines who's the best by visiting and voting for the businesses.  Recipients of the annual award will receive a handsome plaque to display in their place of business.

It's the reader's choice award year-round. Discover who Longmont thinks is the best! 

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