RelyLocal, an Oregon start-up, unveiled its new website today. The release was timed to celebrate their first year in operation, with the launch of local chapters in over 550 cities, supporting over 20,000 local businesses, and creating over 330 new jobs across the country. In addition to a completely new look and enhanced underlying architecture, RelyLocal adds new features to complement their local campaigns, designed to rebuild local economies by promoting the importance of local business. The new platform also allows the company to cut operating costs, continuing to retain at least 90% of membership revenue at the local level.

"We can pay the farmer, or we can pay the hospital..." - Birke Baehr

I think this is great. One of our newest chapter owners is putting together a campaign to get his community in Everett, WA to support local charities instead of paying good money to see Charlie Sheen on his Torpedo of Truth tour (whatever that is…) Personally, to me, there is something oddly perverse about paying good money (up to $600, apparently), to watch...

One of our territory owners in California sent over this link last night that I thought I’d share, relating specifically to how RelyLocal fills the needs of local businesses who are now meeting the twenty-first century (a little late). How Social Media Won Me a Free Haircut http://howdoimarketmybiz.com/179/social-media-won-free-haircut/ I think that the comment...

After months of research and hard work, it’s almost here!!! Stay tuned!!! Share or Bookmark Hide Sites

Among our hundreds of local RelyLocal campaigns across the country, we have tens of thousands of Facebook Fans. However, we’ve never really done much to promote the national brand and campaign. Please visit this link and “like” us! Also, please use the link on the left side of our page to “Suggest To Friends”. (And, obviously don’t...

RelyLocal.com (and our hundreds of local sites) is about to get a major face lift. Stay tuned… Share or Bookmark Hide Sites