Localville.com Business Directory Goes Live in Beta
Posted on October 01, 2007
New site to offer listings with :30 video ads, 2 minute infomercials.— Businesses are encouraged to claim their listings now
The site allows users to search or browse for local businesses, and
provides information including a Google map to the location. Users can
save their favorite local business listings, or save searches so that
they can continue looking later. The site, which was built using AJAX
and ASP.NET is both secure and stable, designed to provide maximum ease
of usability for searchers.
"What sets Localville apart from other business directories is that it
was designed with both users and businesses in mind. We spent a lot of
time and energy creating a user interface that was fun, intuitive, and
offered features that will make finding local businesses an enjoyable
and simple experience," said Daniel Knapp, president of LeapFrog
Interactive, who developed the site. "We spent an equal amount of time
creating a great advertising platform for businesses, with four
different levels of service, the capability to upload video advertising,
and a fifth level in the form of a customized plan that provides your
business with exactly the listing information you need. Our goal with
this beta release is to build up our database of businesses, and gather
input from both users and advertisers on what we'll need to make this
the best directory on the web at version 1.0."
The database of businesses is still being developed. Localville
recommends that if you have a business, you register now while the
competition for listings in different categories and metro areas is
still relatively low. Users are also encouraged to enter listings for
their favorite local businesses, getting the word out about truly great
local companies.
About Localville
Localville is an online business directory created to offer the best
features to both users and businesses. Saved searches, favorites, maps
to the location and an easy-to-use design make Localville a great tool
for users looking for local businesses. Free listings available to all
businesses, and premium listings with features including better
visibility, more information, and video infomercial advertising make it a
great directory for businesses.
About LeapFrog Interactive
LeapFrog Interactive is a full-service interactive agency that offers
Interactive Brand Strategy, Interactive Marketing, New Media &
Promotion, Online Client Acquisition, Creative Services, Web Technology
Services, Account & Project Management, Measurement &
Intelligence, and Outsourced Site Management. The Company services
clients in twenty-eight states.
Clients include The Louisville Orchestra, Fund for the Arts, the
University of Louisville, and Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP. LeapFrog
Interactive also services Fortune 500 clients including Tommy Hilfiger,
Mead Westveco, National Public Radio, YUM! Brands International,
Brown-Forman, and Aleris.
