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Putting Your Business on RocWiki

mstcraig — 2010-11-16T18:13:14Z

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Putting Your Business on RocWiki

JackGreenky — 2010-03-13T10:45:48Z

missing i in RocWiki sentence: ...RocWiki provides information

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- * '''Solicitation language''' - RocWiki pages should not solicit business; language like '''''Call us'', ''Email us'', ''Visit our website'', etc must be avoided'''. RocWik provides information, but does not recommend or direct the viewer to take action.	+ * '''Solicitation language''' - RocWiki pages should not solicit business; language like '''''Call us'', ''Email us'', ''Visit our website'', etc must be avoided'''. RocWiki provides information, but does not recommend or direct the viewer to take action.

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BradMandell — 2009-08-04T21:11:31Z

some updates in concert with SPAM discussion

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	+ * '''First person and solicitation language''' - '''don't use ''We'' or ''I''''' - the page is RocWiki communicating to the viewer, it is not your company's ad, brochure, or other promo. + * '''Solicitation language''' - RocWiki pages should not solicit business; language like '''''Call us'', ''Email us'', ''Visit our website'', etc must be avoided'''. RocWik provides information, but does not recommend or direct the viewer to take action.

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nathanhenderson — 2009-05-16T22:08:14Z

Ads don't belong on this page. Please stop.

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- ["Atomic Design Inc."] - provides services to assist businesses. - ["IDU Creative Services"] - graphic design, logos and websites

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DavidWright — 2009-05-15T19:48:23Z

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	+ *["IDU Creative Services"] - graphic design, logos and websites

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eastsidestephen — 2009-05-15T18:24:10Z

Revert to version 12 (removed ad).

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- *["IDU Creative Services"] - provides graphic design and websites for corporations and small businesses.

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DavidWright — 2009-05-15T16:20:10Z

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	+ *["IDU Creative Services"] - provides graphic design and websites for corporations and small businesses.

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BradMandell — 2008-09-25T18:17:55Z

link to talk for template info

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- * Click on the "'''''Create as Business'''''" option - this will provide a template for making the business entry	+ * Click on the "'''''Create as Business'''''" option - this will provide a template for making the business entry - see ["Putting Your Business on RocWiki/Talk" Template Info].

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BradMandell — 2008-09-25T17:50:46Z

expand with more material and links

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- This '''Putting Your Business on RocWiki''' page provides information and resources for business owners, or their customers, to create a presence for the business on RocWiki.	+ The '''Putting Your Business on RocWiki''' page provides information and resources for business owners, or their customers, to create a presence for the business on RocWiki.
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- * Create a brief ["NPOV" Neutral Point of View] description of your company start it with a topic sentence beginning with your company name in Bold, perhaps what city/town/village you are located, the type of business.	+ * Create a brief ["NPOV" Neutral Point of View] description of the company start it with a topic sentence beginning with the company name in Bold, perhaps the city/town/village where the business is located, the type of business.
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- * '''Sign on to RocWiki''' - See Registering if you are not a RocWiki User yet.	+ * '''Sign on to RocWiki''' - See ["Registering on RocWiki"] if you are not a RocWiki User yet.
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- * Click on the "'''''Create a new page with this title?'''''" - * Click on the "'''''Create as Business'''''" option - this will provide a template for making the business entry - * Edit the Template using your information. - * Save the Page - * '''Create Links to your page''' - Find a RocWiki category for your business or other RocWiki pages that relate to your business and edit them with links to your page. Simply click on Edit, scrolled down to the list (usually alpha or by locality) of businesses like yours and enter: [[BR]] {{{["My New Company LLC"] - provides help and examples.}}}	+ * Click on the "'''''Create a new page with this title?'''''" + * Click on the "'''''Create as Business'''''" option - this will provide a template for making the business entry + * Edit the Template using the company's information. + * '''Save the Page''' + * '''Create Links to your page''' - Find a RocWiki category for the business or other RocWiki pages that relate to the business and edit them with links to the new page. Simply click on Edit, scrolled down to the list (usually alpha or by locality) of businesses like the new one and enter: [[BR]] {{{["My New Company LLC"] - provides help and examples.}}}
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- * Retail Stores and Services - see ["Shopping"] and click through to your category	+ * Retail Stores and Services - see ["Shopping"] and click through to related category
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- * Search RocWiki for keywords describing your business to see how other editors have linked similar subject pages.	+ * Search RocWiki for keywords describing the business to see how other editors have linked similar subject pages. + * '''Things to Avoid''' + * '''Duplication of website material''' - Let the interested viewer go to the company website for information. A terse quotation of the business or organizational mission or services might be in order if the typical viewer would not otherwise understand what is offered. + * '''Inserting multiple website links''' - lots of links to the company's website (in the listing or on other RocWiki pages) may appear to other editors as "spamming" or attempts at "search engine optimization" and could impact on RocWiki's "Spam Index".
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	+ * [http://rocwiki.org/User_Statistics?sort_by=edit_count Most Prolific Editors] - Users by Edit Count - you can see what things get changed and maybe why. Click on the Users Name, then the "Info" button, and finally their "Users Info" tab to see the list of their edits. + * [http://rocwiki.org/User_Statistics?sort_by=last_edit_date Whose Been On Lately] list of Users sorted by Last Page Edited date +
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- *["Deals"] - you may list your company here if you offer coupons or special discounts for RocWiki browsers	+ *["Deals"] - you may list the company here if it offers coupons or special discounts for RocWiki browsers

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BradMandell — 2008-09-25T16:50:58Z

update with more info and example

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	+ * For unfamiliar terms and abbreviations, locate a Wikipedia or other online reference and link the term to the reference. For Example: + "'' ... [wiki:wikipedia:Startup_company startup] company providing [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/prestidigitation prestidigitation] and [wiki:wikipedia:Mashup_(web_application_hybrid) mashups] to ...''"
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- * Find a RocWiki category for your business or other RocWiki pages that relate to your business and edit them with links to your page. Simply click on Edit, scrolled down to the list (usually alpha or by locality) of businesses like yours and enter: - * {{{["My New Company LLC"] - provides help and examples.}}}	+ * '''Create Links to your page''' - Find a RocWiki category for your business or other RocWiki pages that relate to your business and edit them with links to your page. Simply click on Edit, scrolled down to the list (usually alpha or by locality) of businesses like yours and enter: [[BR]] {{{["My New Company LLC"] - provides help and examples.}}} + * Food and Beverage: ["Bars"], ["Restaurants"] (click down through categories) + * Retail Stores and Services - see ["Shopping"] and click through to your category + * Business Services - in addition to ["Shopping"], see ["Small Business Resources"] and ["Companies"] + * Search RocWiki for keywords describing your business to see how other editors have linked similar subject pages.

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T16:53:26Z

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- * - *	+ * ["Wiki Community"] - The top level of help about our RocWiki Community + * ["Wiki Community/Manual of Style"] - information on RocWiki suggested standards for entries + * ["Wiki Community/Welcome Business Owner"] - RocWiki's Welcome page for business owners with '''''things to keep in mind'''''. + * ["Wiki Community/Welcome Business Owner/Talk"] - a discussion page regarding the above page. + * ["Templates/Business"] - the actual location of the Template for creating a business listing - may be subject to change + * ["Business Template/Talk"] - a discussion page - some historic efforts on template
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	+ *["Deals"] - you may list your company here if you offer coupons or special discounts for RocWiki browsers

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T16:31:01Z

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	+ * Find a RocWiki category for your business or other RocWiki pages that relate to your business and edit them with links to your page. Simply click on Edit, scrolled down to the list (usually alpha or by locality) of businesses like yours and enter: + * {{{["My New Company LLC"] - provides help and examples.}}} + * '''Other References''': + * + *
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- - Make a page, put in your basic information and link to your website for all the details, promotions, etc. - - - '''Other RocWiki Resources'''	+ ==Other RocWiki Resources==

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T16:05:26Z

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- * Sign on to RocWiki - See Registering if you are not a RocWiki User yet. - * Type the name for the page into the Search Box (make sure you capitalize) and click Search Button - * Click on the "''Create a new page with this title?''"	+ * Create a brief ["NPOV" Neutral Point of View] description of your company start it with a topic sentence beginning with your company name in Bold, perhaps what city/town/village you are located, the type of business. + * '''Sign on to RocWiki''' - See Registering if you are not a RocWiki User yet. + * '''Type Name for the page''' into the Search Box (make sure you capitalize) and click Search Button. For Example ''["My New Company LLC"]'' + * Click on the "'''''Create a new page with this title?'''''" + * Click on the "'''''Create as Business'''''" option - this will provide a template for making the business entry + * Edit the Template using your information. + * Save the Page +

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T15:47:02Z

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T15:43:25Z

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- '''RocWiki''' is a great place to provide basic information about Rochester region businesses - no matter how small or large.	+ '''RocWiki''' is a great place to provide basic information about Rochester region businesses - no matter how small or large - even home-based businesses.
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- Steps	+ ==Steps== + [[Image(SearchBoxEntry.jpg,right,240,thumbnail,"Type Name - Click2View")]] + [[Image(SearchResultExample1.jpg,right,240,thumbnail,"Search Result - Click2View")]] + * Gather together data to put in the entry: + * Name, Address, Phone, Hours, Handicap Access, Alcohol Sold, Website, Email or Contact, Review Links + * Sign on to RocWiki - See Registering if you are not a RocWiki User yet. + * Type the name for the page into the Search Box (make sure you capitalize) and click Search Button + * Click on the "''Create a new page with this title?''"

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T15:35:26Z

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T15:32:30Z

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T15:32:08Z

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T14:54:42Z

include Atomic Design in this page. Edit in Progress

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	+ + + '''Other RocWiki Resources''' + *["Atomic Design Inc."] - provides services to assist businesses.

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T14:52:17Z

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	+ + This '''Putting Your Business on RocWiki''' page provides information and resources for business owners, or their customers, to create a presence for the business on RocWiki. + + '''RocWiki''' is a great place to provide basic information about Rochester region businesses - no matter how small or large. + + If you have a business or wish to share information about a business located in the Rochester region that has a product or service to offer our residents, then, the business should appear here on RocWiki. + + Steps + + Make a page, put in your basic information and link to your website for all the details, promotions, etc.

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T14:51:23Z

Please do not update this page yet

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BradMandell — 2008-09-12T14:50:03Z

Renamed to "Atomic Design Inc."

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- ## [[Image(Atomic Design.gif)], "Atomic Design", 300, right, thumbnail)]] - ## Images are optional, but encouraged. - ## To use, click Files and upload your image, then update the information above and uncomment the first line. - ## Try to keep them under 300 pixels wide. - ## Ensure that every file used is in compliance with copyright law before uploading it. - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Business Name'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address("Atomic Design Inc.")]]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address("277 Alexander St. Suite 208, Rochester NY, 14607")]]\|\| - ## Change the as-of in hours if you update them. - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours''' (as of September 2008)\|\| - ## Use the following format for hours and remove the "Unknown" line when adding hours-of-operation. - ## \|\|Monday - Friday: 8:30AM to 5:30PM\|\| - \|\|Monday - Friday: 8:30AM to 5:30PM\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - ## use ISO phone number punctuation (585 555 5555) - \|\|585 271 8661\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website Address'''\|\| - ## if accessible by wheelchair, put "Yes" below. - \|\|http://www.AtomicDesignInc.net\|\| - ## Use the following format for website or use "None."; remove the "Unknown" line when adding a website. - ## \|\|\|\| - ##\|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''E-mail'''\|\| - ## If website has Contact Us form, link to that rather than e-mail, to reduce chances of spam - ## If you add an e-mail address, use the MailTo macro: - ## [[MailTo(http://atomicdesigninc.net/contact.php)]] - ## Optional: reviews; remove this line and the next two lines if this business is unlikely to receive a review (i.e. bars and restaurants typically get reviewed.) - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Reviews'''\|\| - \|\|[http://atomicdesigninc.net/testimonials.php]\|\| - ## Optional: alcohol; remove this line and the next two lines if this business does not serve food or drinks; otherwise note whether alcoholic beverages are available. - - Atomic Design, Integrated Marketing Firm, provides exceptional [http://atomicdesigninc.net/services/professional-website-design-ny.php website design], [http://atomicdesigninc.net/services/graphic-design.php graphic design], [http://atomicdesigninc.net/services/search-engine-optimization-seo.php search engine optimization] and [http://atomicdesigninc.net/services/strategic-marketing-planning-services.php marketing solutions]. - - What do we Integrate: - - * Strategy & Marketing - * Graphic Design & Usability - * Technology & Programming - - With an integrated approach, we bring together three distinct fields of expertise: creativity, strategy and technology. By applying these key elements we understand all aspects of your business and deliver a comprehensive solution. - The Benefit of Integration - - * Consistent Message - * Stronger Customer Loyalty - * Higher Efficiency - * More Powerful Impact - - Atomic Design is the essential partner to any business in need of market presence or seeking new concepts to energize and reinvigorate new brands. - - - - [[Comments]]	+ #redirect Atomic Design Inc.

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MayaMcGary — 2008-09-12T14:40:58Z

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	+ ## [[Image(Atomic Design.gif)], "Atomic Design", 300, right, thumbnail)]] + ## Images are optional, but encouraged. + ## To use, click Files and upload your image, then update the information above and uncomment the first line. + ## Try to keep them under 300 pixels wide. + ## Ensure that every file used is in compliance with copyright law before uploading it. + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Business Name'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address("Atomic Design Inc.")]]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address("277 Alexander St. Suite 208, Rochester NY, 14607")]]\|\| + ## Change the as-of in hours if you update them. + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours''' (as of September 2008)\|\| + ## Use the following format for hours and remove the "Unknown" line when adding hours-of-operation. + ## \|\|Monday - Friday: 8:30AM to 5:30PM\|\| + \|\|Monday - Friday: 8:30AM to 5:30PM\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + ## use ISO phone number punctuation (585 555 5555) + \|\|585 271 8661\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website Address'''\|\| + ## if accessible by wheelchair, put "Yes" below. + \|\|http://www.AtomicDesignInc.net\|\| + ## Use the following format for website or use "None."; remove the "Unknown" line when adding a website. + ## \|\|\|\| + ##\|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''E-mail'''\|\| + ## If website has Contact Us form, link to that rather than e-mail, to reduce chances of spam + ## If you add an e-mail address, use the MailTo macro: + ## [[MailTo(http://atomicdesigninc.net/contact.php)]] + ## Optional: reviews; remove this line and the next two lines if this business is unlikely to receive a review (i.e. bars and restaurants typically get reviewed.) + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Reviews'''\|\| + \|\|[http://atomicdesigninc.net/testimonials.php]\|\| + ## Optional: alcohol; remove this line and the next two lines if this business does not serve food or drinks; otherwise note whether alcoholic beverages are available. + + Atomic Design, Integrated Marketing Firm, provides exceptional [http://atomicdesigninc.net/services/professional-website-design-ny.php website design], [http://atomicdesigninc.net/services/graphic-design.php graphic design], [http://atomicdesigninc.net/services/search-engine-optimization-seo.php search engine optimization] and [http://atomicdesigninc.net/services/strategic-marketing-planning-services.php marketing solutions]. + + What do we Integrate: + + * Strategy & Marketing + * Graphic Design & Usability + * Technology & Programming + + With an integrated approach, we bring together three distinct fields of expertise: creativity, strategy and technology. By applying these key elements we understand all aspects of your business and deliver a comprehensive solution. + The Benefit of Integration + + * Consistent Message + * Stronger Customer Loyalty + * Higher Efficiency + * More Powerful Impact + + Atomic Design is the essential partner to any business in need of market presence or seeking new concepts to energize and reinvigorate new brands. + + + + [[Comments]]

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MayaMcGary — 2008-09-12T14:40:58Z

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MayaMcGary — 2008-09-12T14:24:29Z

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