GoLocal247 Re-Launches 32-Site Platform with Fully Integrated Social Network
The User-Friendly Phone Book, LLC today will begin helping small business owners connect with local consumers via social networking with the re-launch of its GoLocal247 platform.

THE WOODLANDS, TX, February 07, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The User-Friendly Phone Book, LLC today will begin helping small business owners connect with local consumers via social networking with the re-launch of its GoLocal247 platform.

The second version of the site upgrades the look and feel of the 32 hyperlocal Websites located in eight states, and also adds a completely integrated and locally focused social networking section to each site. Users who register with the site can become fans of their favorites businesses, rate and write reviews about local businesses, post free announcements and events, upload and view photos and share their thoughts in a blog.

Business owners benefit from the social network by being able to update their business' profile and coupons whenever they want, communicate via the social network's internal messaging system with the fans of their business, offer professional advice in the "Expert Tips", and spread the word about a new product or service the business offers. Through the sites internal messaging system, business owners can offer exclusive discounts to their fans, alert fans about an upcoming event at their business, and ask their fans to take their word-of-mouth reviews to the Web by writing positive and thoughtful reviews on their business' profile page.

"In most of the markets our sites currently cover, we are among the first truly local social network joined with an internet yellow pages directory," said Mary Beth Brendza, VP, Operations at The User-Friendly Phone Book and GoLocal247.com. "We are excited about the volunteer, business, and social opportunities this virtual network brings to the community."

The GoLocal247 network of sites is a one-stop shop for all things local - local business information, local events calendar, local job listings, local classified listings, local news, sports, weather, announcements, a place to connect with your family, friends, neighbors and favorite local businesses on the Web.

Press Release Contact Information:

Andrea Mooney
GoLocal247.com
Internet Product Manager
10200 Grogan's Mill Road, Suite 440
The Woodlands, Texas
USA 77380
Voice: 281-465-5400
Fax: 281-465-5415
Website: Visit Our Website