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I’m not exactly sure where mine is, but I’m sure it’s hiding somewhere.  Every time I receive a new phone book on my doorstep, I have a tough time deciding whether to keep it or throw it in the trash.  Most people I know throw it away.

Essentially, businesses listed in the yellow pages of the phone book are either hiding under my couch or waiting for the garbage truck to take them away.

When I’m looking for a specific service, instead of finding my phone book I head straight to Google.  The Internet has made searching for a local car wash or dry cleaner SO simple.  It seems like everyone else is right there with me, 79% of Americans online use the Internet to find a local business.*

Which leads me to my point, is your business online?

In the past year, the amount of small business’ with their own websites have increased by 46%.  However, there’s still a long way to go.

Before coming to MycroBurst, I worked with a variety of small businesses to help establish their online presence.

One of my clients didn’t really know where to start, but they knew they wanted to make the transition from the Coupon Clipper to online.  This owner previously established a Facebook page, which was a great start.  But when searching for their company online, all you saw was an arrow on Google Maps.  They had no other online presence.

One piece of advice I shared with my clients is:  Social Media is a great way to interact with your clients but it should never be used as your business’ main website.

Don’t get me wrong I’m well aware that social media is the future of the Internet and I’m a true believer in it.  But you have to be careful — as the rise and fall of AOL demonstrated, you cannot control the future of someone else’s domain.  You need to create your own.

In the end I was able to help my client establish their own, personalized website – for less than $900.  With their brand new website they are able to highlight each of their employees, show what services they offer, schedule appointments online and share their special promotions!

Their website is still in existence and is rising to the top of Google searches for their industry in their local area.  They now are able to share new products and sales with their customers and they couldn’t be more thrilled.

Between the always changing Internet and lack of phone books, a professional and custom website should be the next step in your business’ plan.  Get out of the dumpster and get online!

You’re lucky, I’ve found a great deal for you.  Don’t put off getting your business online any longer.  MycroBurst is offering $100 off any Complete Website Design Solution this month only.  Use code 4GETPHONEBOOK when placing your order.

The above coupon code is no longer valid, it has brought to my attention people were using it incorrectly!!   Unfortunately since some can’t play by the rules, you must call in to redeem the $100 deal.

Call our support team at (877) 525-5646 and let them know you want to redeem the January Complete Web Design Promotion today!  This coupon expires January 31st – call now to use for your new website!

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We released the first part of our big announcement earlier in the week on our Designer Facebook page. Part one of the announcement was that designers will now be able to receive donations from project holders!

Project Holders can now give designers donations to show how much they appreciate their hard work.  We wanted to be sure even if you don’t win a project, there is away you can be awarded!

Please note:  Soliciting project holders for donations will result in losing any donation you may have received.

Part two of the announcement is a big part!  We are introducing the Super Designer program.

What is a Super Designer?

A Super Designer is a MycroBurst designer who wins 12 or more contests in a 3 month period.  To award them for their hard work and efforts, their payment processing fee will be cut in half!

Instead of the typical 10% fee, Super Designers will only be subject to a 5% payment processing fee of their winnings!

How can a designer become a Super Designer?

Participation in projects is the key!  Four times a year, MycroBurst will count how many wins each designer has.  To become a Super Designer, a designer must win a total of 12 contests in a designated 3 month period.  Their payment processing fee will be reduced to 5% for the next 3 months.  See below for an example.

To keep the Super Designer status, they must maintain 12 wins over the following 3 months.  Super Designers must have no copyright/trademark violations.  MycroBurst will evaluate each designer to see if they’ve made it into the Super Designer status.

.When will I see the 5% reduction?

After you’ve successfully won 12 projects in a 3 month period, during the following 3 months you will be a Super Designer.  This is when your payment processing fee will be reduced.

Here’s another example:
If from January through March a designer has won 12 projects, for April through June they will have the Super Designer status and have a reduced payment processing fee.  At the end of June, the last 3 months will be reviewed again.  If they have won another 12 projects, the cycle will continue.
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We’re excited for this announcement and hope all of you are too!

MycroBurst will individually notify each designer that has reached Super Designer status.  They will enjoy the Super Designer status for the first quarter, which includes the months of January, February and March!  This will take effect for projects won in the month of January, 2012.  Thus, the first payment cycle that will be effected is that of January 20th.

Check out the Super Designer page at MycroBurst for more information!
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Have questions?  Contact us!  You can reach us via phone at (877) 525-5646 or via email at support@MycroBurst.com.
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