[AccessD] OT: Informal poll

I think it's a stretch but then I'm not in that arena.   I don't think my
customers will take the time to read my blogs and I'm not sure that social
networking via the internet works.  Shouldn't social networking with
customers be done face to face? 

Maybe it'll work for retail.


Rocky Smolin
Beach Access Software
858-259-4334
www.e-z-mrp.com
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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2008 7:26 AM
To: AccessD at databaseadvisors.com
Subject: [AccessD] OT: Informal poll

I received this press release on a new book -- you can read the whole thing
below, but I've copied the main crux just below:

Dotster Connects Small Business

Dotster Connect is the first all-in-one social networking product that gives
small businesses http://www.dotster.com/connect/smb the full service
capabilities and affordable pricing options that they demand. As a worldwide
web services provider, Dotster is also the first to offer a complete
one-stop opportunity. Using Dotster Connect, a customer can choose his or
her own domain name and build the social network, or even the entire
website, made to order.

Now, I'm wondering -- this sounds a bit ... goofy to me -- do any of you
really think social networking in business has a future? I confess, I don't
really get it. What kind of "business" would want to offer this to its
customers, vendoers, and the like? I see this AS a business, but I don't see
how an existing small business would benefit. Help me????

Susan H.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



DOTSTER ANNOUNCES DOTSTER CONNECTSM,

FIRST ALL-IN-ONE SOCIAL NETWORKING SOLUTION

FOR BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES



Web Hosting Leader Unveils Powerful Way For Companies

To Connect With Customers



Where Social Networking Does Business-Tailored For Small, Mid-Size and
Enterprise



Vancouver, WA - Dotster, Inc. <http://www.dotster.com/> (www.dotster.com
<http://www.dotster.com> ), a leading provider of Internet business
services, announces Dotster ConnectSM:
www.dotster.com/connect a powerful and affordable way for businesses to
better attract, connect with, involve and retain their customers.
Dotster Connect is a complete suite of social networking and media sharing
capabilities that allows any company, small or large, to engage users via
community forums, blogs, polls, real-time interaction and much more.



For small businesses, Dotster Connect is the first all-in-one product that
lets them tap into the power of social networking quickly and affordably
with a platform that's been specifically tailored for them.
For enterprise customers, Dotster Connect's robust feature set, dedicated
managers, scalability and customized solutions give big business a powerful
new option for tapping the power of community. For all businesses, Dotster
Connect is offered at an affordable price with multiple plans to choose
from.



Clint Page, CEO of Dotster, said, "If a business is serious about building
its customer base and web presence, social networking needs to be a
cornerstone of its marketing strategy.  We are in a new era of brand
building where traditional media and one-way marketing communications aren't
working the way they once did.  Customers are now relying on their
communities to help them make purchasing decisions, and the companies who
best understand and facilitate this are the ones who will emerge the
winners.  Dotster Connect, in conjunction with our web hosting expertise and
product suite, allows a company to do this as never before."



Dotster Connect is where social networking gets down to business. It lets
companies quickly and easily create communities of purpose where customers,
vendors, employees, partners, event attendees, developers - anyone - can
meet, build relationships, share ideas, contribute content, and learn from
one another.  A robust community builds loyalty, gives companies a way to
quickly understand customer values, needs, and opinions so they can better
manage and drive their business. Other valuable applications for Dotster
Connect include intranets, extranets, training portals, and online
conferencing. Key Dotster Connect capabilities include: Forums & Polls,
Events Management, Submittal Processing, User Profiles and Awards,
Commenting, Posting Articles, Media Sharing, Groups, Newsletters and more.



Dotster Connects Small Business

Dotster Connect is the first all-in-one social networking product that gives
small businesses http://www.dotster.com/connect/smb the full service
capabilities and affordable pricing options that they demand. As a worldwide
web services provider, Dotster is also the first to offer a complete
one-stop opportunity. Using Dotster Connect, a customer can choose his or
her own domain name and build the social network, or even the entire
website, made to order.



Dotster Connect is the perfect solution for existing online businesses,
offline businesses that want to make the break to online, and start ups.
For established businesses, Dotster Connect offers seamless integration with
existing websites and brands.  All customers enjoy the same level of
reliability and service ensured by the robust and stable platform that
services Dotster's enterprise customers.  Dotster Connect offers free
consultations and hands-on web designers who will work with you to build
your site.  For more Small Business information, visit:
www.dotster.com/connect/smb/



Dotster Connects The Enterprise

Dotster Connect provides enterprise customers with a new level of "white
label, white glove" service. Enterprise
http://www.dotster.com/connect/enterprise
<http://www.dotster.com/connect/enterprise>  customers work with Dotster's
dedicated engagement managers who guide them through each step of the
process to help them customize and maximize their social network to meet all
of their business needs.  Dotster Connect's enterprise-level offering
provides over 400 features in 26 languages. The level of advanced technology
employed surpasses that of MySpace, Friendster, Facebook and YouTube
combined. The Dotster Connect platform is fully scalable and extendable to
handle companies' current needs and future growth. Dotster's customer-hosted
platform guarantees data is fully secure and allows for existing data and
users to be fully integrated.
For a free consultation and for more information, enterprise customers can
visit: www.dotster.com/connect/enterprise/
<http://www.dotster.com/connect/enterprise/>



Clint Page noted, "Dotster Connect delivers a whole new level of power to
social networking. While social networking 1.0 emphasized 'social,'
Dotster Connect emphasizes 'networking' and all of its benefits for
businesses of any size. This includes direct revenue benefits such as lead
generation, cross-selling, advertising, and e-commerce as well as cost
savings such as reduced customer support, communications and research
expenses. Dotster's full-service approach helps companies unlock for
themselves the value of their communities."



About Dotster, Inc.

Dotster is a leading full service provider of essential resources for
businesses to get online and grow online. It has helped nearly 1 million
businesses and individuals establish their web presence, build their Web
sites, and drive revenue. It is also the provider of 100% reliable domain
name services to federal and state governments. With millions of domain
names under management, Dotster is one of the world's largest
ICANN-accredited domain registration and Web hosting companies.
Dotster's mission is to provide the widest range of innovative and
easy-to-use Internet solutions and back them with the unprecedented,
personalized support that has earned the company superior customer loyalty
rates.



Dotster's expansive lineup of intuitive online offerings allows customers to
quickly get on the Internet and get started with maximum visibility.
Dotster's specialized team of Internet experts understand the online
marketplace and the needs of small and medium sized businesses. Dotster
offers its customers a complete set of services including the ability to get
online with a domain name and e-mail address; build a major Web presence
with hosting and a custom Web site; and generate traffic with Search Engine
Optimization (SEO) and local site promotion. For more information, please
visit www.dotster.com
<http://www.dotster.com/>   or call (360) 449-5900.





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