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Consumers/Shoppers: Trusteria.com was created to help consumers/shoppers find good quality businesses in the local region. The site is FREE for consumers to:
Take advantage of shopping and using local businesses. Local businesses are here for the local consumers and are happy to serve you.
Businesses: Trusteria.com is a package of digital networking tools to help your business survive good and bad times. With your subscription, your business will be able to take advantage of many features to market your business. Trusteria.com is low in cost but high in benefits. Watch Our Tutorial!
An example of successful use of Trusteria.com to a business: Our clients reach out to all of their past and current clients and request a testimonial about the business. This process has led to more sales to the business. Our staff will also write a story about your business that is posted on Trusteria.com and a link is added to your profile. Our clients direct prospects to their profile to read the story and the testimonials. The results have led to higher sales. Sign up HERE!
Additional features to the business that are subscribers include:
Sign up HERE!
Non-Profit Organizations: One of the company’s goals is to get non-profit and profit organizations to do more for each other. In the current economy, non-profit/charitable organizations are finding it hard to maintain their income streams. Working closer with local and regional businesses can help non-profits build the relationships they need for support. Trusteria.com is low in cost way for non-profit/charitable organizations to get in front of businesses and let consumers and businesses know about their mission. Benefits to charitable organizations include:
Sign up HERE!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What “region” does Trusteria.com cover?
Trusteria.com focuses on consumers, businesses and non-profit organizations in Leon, Wakulla, Franklin, Jefferson, Gadsden, Taylor, Liberty and Madison counties.
Is there a minimum time commitment required for a Trusteria subscription?
No, subscriptions are monthly and can be cancelled at any time. Subscriptions are explained in the benefits area.
How do I get people to comment on my business?
Once you register your business HERE, there will be an area in your profile that you can add as many e-mail addresses as you want. Once all the e-mail addresses are entered and you press submit, each of the recipients will get a personalized e-mail requesting a comment for your business and a link to your profile.
Can anyone post a comment for a business?
Yes, but it is limited to one per business per e-mail address in a 6 month period of time.
Does a customer comment post automatically?
No. The comment will be sent to the business and they can accept it (once accepted it posts to the business profile) or decline it. If declined, the comment disappears. This is not a business review site, but rather an information resource for people and businesses to connect.
Why should I get people to comment?
The more people who leave you comments, the higher you rank on the search engine. Also, studies have proven that one of the biggest mistakes a business makes is not going staying in touch with past clients. By asking for a comment, you have reached out to that person again which may lead to more business.
What else can I do to facilitate comments for my business?
1) You will be assigned a Web link like http://www.trusteria.com/salestouches. Just give this link to your customers and they will be directed to your profile to leave a comment. 2) On your profile will be HTML code that you can add to your businesses website so customers can click on the logo and be directed to your profile to leave a comment.
How many businesses and non-profit organizations are listed on the site?
There are more than 20,000 listings in our database – and they can all be reached through our search tool.
Do I need a subscription to post an event for my non-profit organization?
No. It is free to post an event, but a subscription will allow you to post your sponsorship opportunities for businesses and consumers.
When searching for a type of business, what determines the order of the search results?
Search results are based on the number of comments a business has from its customers. The more comments, the higher it is in the search results. After that, results are listed alphabetically.
How do I post articles, Jobs, etc..?
Once you have registered as a business, go to MY ACCOUNT at the top of the screen and you will be able to add content.
Have more questions? Please feel free to contact us at info@trusteria.com.
Businesses
Non-Profit Organizations
FAQ
Watch Our Tutorial!
| • | Find local Businesses and read what other consumers have said about their products and services.You can even contact them through their profile and see where they are located with map feature. Your can also leave a testimonial for any business you patronized, the business would appreciate it. |
| • | Need a specific product or service and don’t know who to call? Post a request for FREE and Trusteria.com staff will notify the appropriate business regarding your request. |
| • | Looking for discounts in this tight economy? Visit TrusteriaCoupons.com! Coupons are FREE for consumers/shoppers. |
| • | Looking for something to do? Look through the regions events or Post an event for FREE! . |
| • | Looking for a job? Search through job openings or post a resume for FREE! |
Businesses: Trusteria.com is a package of digital networking tools to help your business survive good and bad times. With your subscription, your business will be able to take advantage of many features to market your business. Trusteria.com is low in cost but high in benefits. Watch Our Tutorial!
An example of successful use of Trusteria.com to a business: Our clients reach out to all of their past and current clients and request a testimonial about the business. This process has led to more sales to the business. Our staff will also write a story about your business that is posted on Trusteria.com and a link is added to your profile. Our clients direct prospects to their profile to read the story and the testimonials. The results have led to higher sales. Sign up HERE!
Additional features to the business that are subscribers include:
| • | Consumers and Shoppers can search for your business and read what other consumers have said about your products and services. You will have the ability to request testimonials from your past clients to market to prospective customers. This feature also allows your business to "reconnect" with past clients which may lead to further sales. |
| • | The ability to create a full profile including your logo, company information,a direct link to your website and more (including video services, ask a Trusteria rep for more information). |
| • | The ability to search resumes or post jobs to find the right employee. |
| • | A place to post news about your business to current and past clients. Businesses can also post articles about their business and/or industry to show prospective customers that they are experts in their field. |
| • | Is your business on Social Networking sites? Trusteria.com allows you to add the links to your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Plaxo profiles. This will allow you to give your clients the link to your profile and they can visit all your digital networking sites. |
| • | Another feature available to businesses that subscribe to Trusteria.com is free online coupons at TrusteriaCoupons.com. Businesses will be able to post online coupons for consumers to print and bring into their business to redeem. |
| • | Need a video of your business? Trusteria Services Inc. and Silver Productions have collaborated and ae offering an additional video service (There is a seperate cost). To get more information read about it at our Video Services link. Businesses will be able to have there video link on their profile. |
| • | You will be assigned a Web link like http://www.trusteria.com/davemail. Just give this link to your customers and they will be directed to your profile to leave a comment. |
| • | You will also be assigned html code to place on your website so anyone who visits your website can leave a testimonial for you business. An example of this feature can be seen at Seminole Electrical’s website http://www.seminoleelectrical.com. |
Non-Profit Organizations: One of the company’s goals is to get non-profit and profit organizations to do more for each other. In the current economy, non-profit/charitable organizations are finding it hard to maintain their income streams. Working closer with local and regional businesses can help non-profits build the relationships they need for support. Trusteria.com is low in cost way for non-profit/charitable organizations to get in front of businesses and let consumers and businesses know about their mission. Benefits to charitable organizations include:
| • | Consumers and businesses can search for your organization and read what others have said about your services. You will have the ability to request testimonials from your current and past clients to use when seeking donations. |
| • | The ability to create a full profile including your logo, company information and a direct link to your website. |
| • | The ability to post your events for prospective attendees and sponsors can see. You can also recognize sponsors when posting the event. |
| • | Sponsorships are key to most organizations. Using Trusteria.com to post sponsorship opportunities is a great way to market to businesses in the region. |
| • | The ability to search resumes or post jobs to find the right employee for your organization. |
| • | A forum to post announcement about your organization. Your organization can also post articles about your organization or cause to get use for fundraising or educating the public. |
| • | You will be assigned a Web link like http://www.trusteria.com/salestouches. Just give this link to your customers and they will be directed to your profile to leave a comment. |
| • | You will also be assigned html code to place on your website so anyone who visits your website can leave a testimonial for your organization. An example of this feature can be seen at Seminole Electrical’s website http://www.seminoleelectrical.com. |
Frequently Asked Questions:
What “region” does Trusteria.com cover?
Trusteria.com focuses on consumers, businesses and non-profit organizations in Leon, Wakulla, Franklin, Jefferson, Gadsden, Taylor, Liberty and Madison counties.
Is there a minimum time commitment required for a Trusteria subscription?
No, subscriptions are monthly and can be cancelled at any time. Subscriptions are explained in the benefits area.
How do I get people to comment on my business?
Once you register your business HERE, there will be an area in your profile that you can add as many e-mail addresses as you want. Once all the e-mail addresses are entered and you press submit, each of the recipients will get a personalized e-mail requesting a comment for your business and a link to your profile.
Can anyone post a comment for a business?
Yes, but it is limited to one per business per e-mail address in a 6 month period of time.
Does a customer comment post automatically?
No. The comment will be sent to the business and they can accept it (once accepted it posts to the business profile) or decline it. If declined, the comment disappears. This is not a business review site, but rather an information resource for people and businesses to connect.
Why should I get people to comment?
The more people who leave you comments, the higher you rank on the search engine. Also, studies have proven that one of the biggest mistakes a business makes is not going staying in touch with past clients. By asking for a comment, you have reached out to that person again which may lead to more business.
What else can I do to facilitate comments for my business?
1) You will be assigned a Web link like http://www.trusteria.com/salestouches. Just give this link to your customers and they will be directed to your profile to leave a comment. 2) On your profile will be HTML code that you can add to your businesses website so customers can click on the logo and be directed to your profile to leave a comment.
How many businesses and non-profit organizations are listed on the site?
There are more than 20,000 listings in our database – and they can all be reached through our search tool.
Do I need a subscription to post an event for my non-profit organization?
No. It is free to post an event, but a subscription will allow you to post your sponsorship opportunities for businesses and consumers.
When searching for a type of business, what determines the order of the search results?
Search results are based on the number of comments a business has from its customers. The more comments, the higher it is in the search results. After that, results are listed alphabetically.
How do I post articles, Jobs, etc..?
Once you have registered as a business, go to MY ACCOUNT at the top of the screen and you will be able to add content.
Have more questions? Please feel free to contact us at info@trusteria.com.
