Guidelines for 78209.com

Here are the guidelines and a simple example for most of the pages on this site.

The top left of almost every page will have a link back to the 78209.com home page. Some exceptions, like large graphic images, or PDF documents won't have it.

Quality content is the key.  To make the best use of being on this site, information you provide should have value to your readers.  It should entertain, save them some time, save you some time, and should help them understand you and your organization.

The intent of this site is to promote community and commerce in Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park and San Antonio.  It happens that this area is in 78209 and 78212, and we could not use both zip codes, so, 78209.com it is.

A mix of information sources will happily co-exist on this site, and the hope is that in day to day conversations, readers will say "Check out 78209.com - there is a great article about that!"  It's a very easy Web address to remember. 

Q: How much text can my page have?
A: Most pages will not be more than about ten double spaced 8.5 x 11 inch pages.

Q: Will I have to type it?
A: Yes. The best approach is email, but it can also be provided on disk. This keeps the setup cost reasonable.

Q: What about my logo?
A: A good quality printed logo can be scanned, or if an electronic version (in .gif or .jpg or .bmp format) is available, it can be emailed or provided on disk.

Q: What about photos?
A: The logo scanning is included as part of the setup. Let us know if you have photos or other graphics that should be added. We will price it.

Q: What about pamplets and brochures?
A: These can be scanned and provided on-line as PDF (Portable Document Format) files. Let us price this service for you.   They must be fairly small unless customers are very interested.

Q: What does it cost for a non-profit organizaton?
A: Free, as time permits. This would include City offices and Schools as well. This site will not replace a big dedicated web site, but is a great enhancement.

Q: What does it cost for a business?
A: The cost is very reasonable, but depends on several factors. How often the page is to be updated, positioning, and other advertising details.

Q: What if I already have a web site?
A: This site provides another way to reach your intended audience. A link from 78209.com to your site will help build traffic. It will also give you the chance to provide information related to the 78209 area.

Q: How will readers find my page?
A: Indexes on 78209.com will guide visitors. If they are using Internet search engines, they might find it directly. To help their search, your article should use words in common use by non-experts and experts alike.

Q: What sort of things should I write about?
A: Things your clients and customers ask you about. Good information that answers a reader's questions is long remembered. The Web offers you the ideal forum to demonstrate expertise, and sell at the same time.

Some Ideas
   "How to Really Clean a Paintbrush"
   "Selecting Help for a Civil Suit"
   "Choosing a Fly Rod and Reel"
   "How to make Silly Putty"
   "What to do Till you get it to the Cleaners"
   "Keeping an Old Car Runnin' Smooth"
   "When a Skunk Sprays Your Dog"
   "Understanding Food Allergy"

Contact Don Rathbun by email don.rathbun@id10x.com and explain what you would like to do.
We will get things rolling from there.

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