Well the PR Whores will admit... this saying holds true, especially when it comes to having a good reputation both online and off the internet .
Having a good network of people & companies whom can vouch for your products & services can go a long way when it comes to growing your business or client / customer roster.
Since most of us at our ORM firm are from Atlanta (or the outskirts), we have a strong network of individuals & local businesses whom we recommend on a regular basis. And after putting our heads together during a recent brainstorming session, we came up with a list of 5 solid contacts you should always have in your hometown.
Even if you're not from GA the same could apply in your community:
1) A reliable attorney -- Let's face it. We're humans, and it is definitely possible to have a run-in with the law at some point in our lives... whether it's a car accident (that of course, wasn't your fault) , an injury at work , or a Botox - treatment - gone - bad type of experience. Attorneys in Atlanta seem to be easy to find.. but the key is finding a group of aggressive lawyers you can trust to assist you with your legal situation efficiently. Our preference of attorneys whom we can rely on the most can be found at K & W Legal . Their company slogan proudly proclaims that they provide "Big firm results with small firm attention" and they adhere to that motto. One of our PR Whores writers has had a very positive experience (we won't go into details) in the past, and has recommended the K & W Legal team for legal claims for the past 3 years.
2) A company who can help with web sites & web design -- One of our PR Whores came across an article recently which explained that 85% of Valentine's Day restaurant reservations were made based on doing a Google search prior to calling that particular food venue. What does that imply?! That your web site serves as your front line when it comes to people who are searching for your particular products or services . So in order to have a solid web site with a compelling & engaging appearance we suggest you definitely invest in a knockout web design company , like what we did. So who do we recommend as an awesome web design company here in Atlanta ? We like the guys over at Fanatic Supermedia . Not only did they create our amazing PR Whores logo ... they also turned around our web site design in less than one week!
3) A network of fitness /health gurus -- If you haven't met any of our PR Whores consultants face-to-face, then we'll just preface our personal encounters with you by saying this: We are definitely into working out / getting in shape / eating nutritious food . The PR Whores strongly believe in looking & living healthy ... from the Montel Williams HealthMaster juicer in our breakroom , to the supplements we take daily , to the group trips we take to the gym during our lunch breaks! For our favorite pre-workout supplements & clean eating recipes we turn to the fitness experts at ATL Fitness Club . Not only will these guys write you weekly meal plans, but they will give you customized pointers for your workout routine and even suggest the appropriate supplements you should take to get the best results. Who needs a personal trainer when you can have the complete support of the gym rats behind ATL Fitness Club ? Check them out when you have a chance: ATLFitnessClub.com .
5) A local business where you can order food & catering -- Our annual calendar at PR Whores is constantly modified by unexpected (or unplanned) events...
- a death in the family
- a national holiday (that we forgot was coming up)
- an impromptu business meeting
- the birth of a coworker's baby
- a colleague's recent birthday/engagement/anniversary
When this happens, we like to celebrate at our office with a big splash... which means we are frequently in need of catering, delivered lunches, & presents which can bring family & friends even closer together (especially during the holidays). For our most dependable (and delicious) food orders we can count on the folks at HoneyBaked Ham in Douglasville . They provide on-site delivery, lunch catering (with healthy options too), and even Christmas gift orders for the biggest, juiciest, most-talked-about-at-the-dinner-table hams. We love them. Year round.
So there you have it. Five companies in the Atlanta metro area whom we often refer to other clients/family/friends when they're in search of the most ideal contact in that particular industry.
Are we saying that these companies are the best for your area? Not necessarily. But what we are saying is... WHO you know in your hometown is definitely an advantage for you and your company when it comes to building or having a good reputation .
Being viewed in a positive light is not only crucial for your business online , but it's extremely instrumental in growing your referral base .
The moral of this long story (finally, right?) is this-- Online Reputation Management from the PR Whores can make your business look sexy online , but it is also necessary to ensure that your customers & clients are satisfied enough with your company to refer you by word of mouth.
Here's to putting in (or utilizing) your "contact" lenses!
--The PR Whores
For more information about Online Reputation Management ( ORM ) services from the PR Whores visit our web site: PRWhores.com .
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