The New SoWal.com Site - what's coming up in 2010

[kurt]

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Not sure why anyone except a troublemaker would want that.

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[kurt]

How about a page for each restaurant with details, photos, video, five-star ratings, comments, an interactive map . . . ?

And maybe the ability to search restaurants by town, cuisine, rating, features, keywords . . . ?

Maybe articles and reviews for restaurants . . . ?

Maybe a map with all restaurants, filter by town, cuisine, etc. . . . click on a map pin to see the restaurant, then click to go to that restaurant's page . . . ?

Book a restaurant online . . . ?

What about current dining specials . . . ?

[scooterbug44]

2) I would love to have a set place where all the local businesses/attractions have posted their name, phone number, location, menus, and hours. I think it would help promote local businesses and stop rumors that a place is "closed" when they are just shut for the season or on vacation.

I think a locked thread with restaurants able to post links to their menus/specials/own pages would be great.

[DuneAHH]

How about a page for each restaurant with details, photos, video, five-star ratings, comments, an interactive map . . . ?

And maybe the ability to search restaurants by town, cuisine, rating, features, keywords . . . ?

Maybe articles and reviews for restaurants . . . ?

Maybe a map with all restaurants, filter by town, cuisine, etc. . . . click on a map pin to see the restaurant, then click to go to that restaurant's page . . . ?

Book a restaurant online . . . ?

What about current dining specials . . . ?

Zagat's SoWal.

[ronfrazer]

Perhaps a forum for local artists to display their work.

Thanks for a useful and visually appealing website. I look forward to the new site.

Ron

[kurt]

You set another record in May 2010 with over 14 million page views on SoWal.com. Nearly forty percent of the time spent on the site is by folks in our major drive-in markets in southeastern states. We noticed an increase in traffic from New York City, Washington DC, Orlando and Houston - locations served by Southwest Airlines flying to the new airport.

We are excited to be in the final stages of a major redesign of SoWal.com. Our new site has been a long time coming. While we will launch with lots of new features and content, there will be much more added in coming weeks and months. If you've noticed some slack in new photos or other content being posted lately it's because we've been a little busy behind the scenes.

We thank each and every member for help and devotion in building our site, and our community. Please let us know how we can make it better. We will also be introducing new staff and moderators, whose love for our home and community is greatly appreciated and admired.

For business owners who have helped support us by advertising we want to thank you sincerely. We will be actively seeking new advertisers and have hired two new account executives who you will learn more about in a few days. If you'd like to learn more please contact us.
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Coming up on SoWal.com:

Live BeachCams at your favorite beach or town square from Rosemary Beach to Miramar Beach.

Original content from professional writers, photographers, videographers - local feature articles, reviews, and news - info on local happenings, events, parks, activities, etc.

Professional photos and HD videos of businesses, parks, beaches, accesses, events, etc.

Interactive beach access map with access videos and features.

Your ratings (five star) of parks, golf courses, events, restaurants and other content.

Sortable and search-able shopping, businesses, and restaurants - by type, by cuisine, by town, by rating, etc.

Dining Guide, Shopping Guide, Wedding Guide, Golf Guide, Parks Guide, etc.

Interactive maps for content (an individual business or all, example - click-able map of all restaurants).

Tourist Information - frequently asked questions, beach safety, coastal dune lakes, beach accesses, etc.

Local guide for locals and and relocation - groups, schools, services, government, etc.

Classified ads.

Contests, specials, giveaways!

[Jdarg]

[Allifunn]

Makes a SoWaller proud!!! It is going to be awesome

[shakennotstirred]

Wow, it looks like you have been busy! This forum has come a long way since it's beginnings on graytonbeach.com. I am looking forward to the redesign!

[T Cline]

A section that would allow art reviews about local artists and allow local commercial galleries AND artist's studio galleries to tell what's new along with current or upcoming exhibits.

Perhaps a forum for local artists to display their work.

Thanks for a useful and visually appealing website. I look forward to the new site.

Ron

[John R]

OK - you got it. First tell me what that is.

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[kurt]

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Yes, we added it - see post 51.