Mon, 10 May 2010 12:42:20 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/ eCape, Inc. Headlines en-us http://www.ecape.com/images/logo.gif http://www.ecape.com/ nate@ecape.com http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=31 3 hours which will change forever the way you see your businessAre you a small business owner who doesn't have the first clue about Internet marketing?  Or maybe you've set up a Facebook page for your business and don't what to do next?   eCape, Inc.  is pleased to offer Doing More With Less, An Internet Marketing Workshop for Small Businesses .  You'll learn how to set up and maintain your business web presence by spending the least amount of time possible, using free Web 2.0 marketing channels. This is an interactive workshop for beginners, tailored to meet the needs of small businesses and non-profits with limited time and resources.  You'll leave with an intermediate level of knowledge about Internet marketing, plus yourblueprint for web success, a strategic plan which we'll help you develop during this workshop.Click here to read reviews of this workshop posted by past participants. Doing More With Less is presented and facilitated by Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, Inc., a South Dennis-based website design and marketing company which has helped hundreds of local businesses like yours succeed on the Internet.Summer 2010 Schedule (click here to reserve a spot)Friday, June 11, 9 am - 12 pmFriday, June 25, 9 am - 12 pmFriday, July 16, 9 am - 12 pmFriday, July 23, 9 am - 12 pmFriday, August 6, 9 am - 12 pmFriday, August 2o, 9 am - 12 pmWhere:  eCape, Inc., 900 Route 134, South Dennis MA map.  Coffee, tea, and local bakery goodies included!Cost: $50 or $25 for eCape customers. Limit:  8 participants per workshopRESERVATIONS are required, seating limited.Call 508.385.0003 x 106 or email julie@ecape.comWhat You'll Learn:  Cash and time-strapped businesses can't afford to waste either on Internet marketing efforts that don't pay off.  This workshop will help you choose which types of Internet marketing work best for your business, how often to update and monitor these marketing channels, and map out a time strategy.     * What is Web 2.0 ?     * The 6 types of Internet marketing and how they work (social media, email, paid search, organic search, local search, banner ads/paid listings)     * Examples of local businesses using each of these types effectively    *Do you really need to use all 6 types? (probably not)     *How much time does it take to implement and maintain an Internet marketing program     *A search engine optimization "cheat sheet" (10 best practices)     *How to do your Internet marketing in the least amount of time possibleWhat You'll Do:  Prior to attending the workshop, you'll need to complete a brief questionnaire about your current business web presence.   Based on this, we'll help you map out a strategic plan for what to do and and how much time it will take to cover all the bases for your web presence.  Julie will give each business a personalized evaluation and recommendations based on its questionnaire.  After You Leave: You'll have access to the entire Power Point presentation, including links to resources & articles, via a password-protected section of eCape's website, plus a subscription to eCape's email and print newsletter and Julie's blog, Frugal Internet Marketing.About Julie Brooks:  This workshop is presented and facilitated by Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, Inc., a  South Dennis-based website design and marketing company founded in 1996.   eCape has developed over 300 websites for Cape Cod businesses and is also the operator of several high-traffic portal sites, including CapeCodToday.com, CapeCodTravel.com, and CapeCodKidz.com. One of one of the Cape's most prominent thought leaders in Internet marketing, Julie is a founding member of the Cape Cod Internet Council, has taught several classes at Geek Girl Camp, and maintains a blog called Frugal Internet Marketing.  She recently attended the Inbound Marketing Summit at Gillette Stadium.*Julie's LinkedIn profile *Follow eCape on Twitter *Fan eCape, Inc.  on Facebook  Mon, 10 May 2010 12:42:20 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=25 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:40:14 -0500 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=23   Dennis Chamber of Commerce November 10, 2009     Are you a small business owner who doesn't have the first clue about Internet marketing?  Or maybe you've set up a Facebook page for your business and don't what to do next?   The Dennis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer Doing More With Less to its members.    You'll learn how to set up and maintain your business web presence by spending the least amount of time possible, using free Web 2.0 marketing channels.    This is an interactive workshop for beginners, tailored to meet the needs of small businesses and non-profits with limited time and resources.  You'll leave with an intermediate level of knowledge about Internet marketing, plus your blueprint for web success, a strategic plan which we'll help you develop during this workshop.  Doing More With Less is presented and facilitated by Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, Inc., a South Dennis-based website design and marketing company which has helped hundreds of local businesses like yours succeed on the Internet.   When:  Friday, December 11, 2009, 9 am - 11:30 amWhere:  eCape, Inc., 900 Route 134, South Dennis MA map.  Coffee, tea, and local bakery goodies included! Cost: $50.00Limit:  8 participants per workshop RESERVATIONS are required, seating limited. Call 508.398.3568 or email info@dennischamber.com  What You'll Learn:  Cash and time-strapped businesses can't afford to waste either on Internet marketing efforts that don't pay off.  This workshop will help you choose which types of Internet marketing work best for your business, how often to update and monitor these marketing channels, and map out a time strategy.  What is Web 2.0 ?  The 6 types of Internet marketing and how they work (social media, email, paid search, organic search, local search, banner ads/paid listings)  Examples of local businesses using each of these types effectively Do you really need to use all 6 types? (probably not)  How much time does it take to implement and maintain an Internet marketing program  A search engine optimization "cheat sheet" (10 best practices)  How to do your Internet marketing in the least amount of time possible What You'll Do: Prior to attending the workshop, you'll need to complete a brief questionnaire about your current business web presence.   Based on this, we'll help you map out a strategic plan for what to do and and how much time it will take to cover all the bases for your web presence.  Julie will give each business a personalized evaluation and recommendations based on its questionnaire.   After You Leave: You'll have access to the entire Power Point presentation, including links to resources & articles, via a password-protected section of eCape's website, plus a subscription to eCape's email and print newsletter and Julie's blog, Frugal Internet Marketing. SCHEDULE We will begin promptly at 9:00 am 09:00 to 10:00:  Overview of 6 types of Internet marketing. Easy-to-understandexplanations with real-world examples of local businesses like yours using these marketing channels10:00 to 10:15: Questions10:15 to 10:30: Cell phone break10:30 to 11:00: Recommendations for each attendee11:00 to 11:30: Marketing plan development, coached by facilitator  About Julie Brooks:  This workshop is presented and facilitated by Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, Inc., a  South Dennis-based website design and marketing company founded in 1996.   eCape has developed over 300 websites for Cape Cod businesses and is also the operator of several high-traffic portal sites, including CapeCodToday.com, CapeCodTravel.com, and CapeCodKidz.com.  One of one of the Cape's most prominent thought leaders in Internet marketing, Julie is a founding member of the Cape Cod Internet Council, has taught several classes at Geek Girl Camp, and maintains a blog called Frugal Internet Marketing.  She recently attended the Inbound Marketing Summit at Gillette Stadium.  *Julie's LinkedIn profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebrooks*Follow eCape on Twitter http://twitter.com/ecapeinc*Fan CapeCodToday.com on Facebook.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/CapeCodTodaycom/116827468976   Dennis Chamber of Commerce238 Swan River Road, P.O. Box 1001West Dennis, MA 02670508.398.3568 or emailinfo@dennischamber.com     "The Chamber's Mission is to promote and enhance responsible business growth; support Community, Civic and Cultural activities; and serve as a Resource Center for visitors, residents and members."   Board of Directors Angela Argyriadis-Kream 'N' Kone, Rachel Baroni-Mill Stores, Doug Bohannon-Mid-Cape Home Centers, Kathy DeMeyer-Encore Construction, Lucinda Harrison-The Barnstable Patriot, Jonathon Idman-Law Office of Singer & Singer, Sam Ingram,  Century 21 Real Estate Sam Ingram R.E., Bob Juliano-Puzzles, Toys and More, Gail Knell-Ebb Tide Restaurant, Jane Remy-Dickey Insurance, Jim Sullivan-The Sign Company, Dawn Johnson-Cape Cod Five, Sean Todd-Ameriprise Financial, Susan Wile-Agway of Cape Cod, Lorraine McCullough-Village Floors of Cape Cod, Dierdre Leyden-The Leyden Team, Kim Marchand-Sesuit Harbor House & Motel, Gary Abramson-Sundancer's and Spyro Mitrokostas, Executive Director.     Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:21:13 -0500 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=22 eCape, Inc. was recently spotlighted in the November 2009 issue of Cape & Plymouth Business magazine.    Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, was asked to answer the question, "What traits give your business a competitive edge?"   She answered:"eCape's competitive edge over other website design and marketing companies comes down to two things:  search engines and staff.   Our local sites such as CapeCodTravel.com and CapeCodToday.com dominate Google, Bing, and Yahoo! organic search results for many local search terms, which in turn gives advertisers on these sites more business.    No other local website design company can also give its clients advertising space on these high-traffic sites, which leads to instant, targeted traffic.  We're not a one-man show, limited to the time and talents of just one person.   Our staff of 7 full-time employees, 3 interns, and 6 freelancers means that our clients benefit from the talents of many.  This is why we can operate as a one-stop shop for all of a client's Internet marketing needs:  website design, advertising on our local sites, search engine optimization, local search setup, Facebook and Twitter setup, email marketing, pay-per-click, and lots more.    Internet marketing changes so incredibly fast, it's difficult for clients to keep up with--that's why they rely on us to tell them what's real and what's hype. " Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:15:46 -0500 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=21 SOUTH DENNIS, MA -- eCape, Inc., a Cape Cod-based website design and marketing company, recently launched a new social media setup service for local businesses who want to have a presence on Facebook and Twitter.  "The massive growth in Twitter and Facebook usage in 2009 has made it imperative that businesses have a presence on these sites.  It's no longer enough just to have a website.   Facebook is rapidly replacing traditional email as the primary form of personal electronic communication.   Together, Facebook and Twitter have over 250 million users and the net effect is that they comprise a 2nd world wide web," says Julie Brooks, CEO of eCape, inc.  In response to requests from its website design customers and advertisers, eCape's new social media setup service will set up the Twitter and Facebook pages for a local business, with its logos, descriptive text, photos, and other media.  In addition, eCape will get the business started with 5 fans for its Facebook page and 5 followers on Twitter.   A business owner does need to have personal profiles on either Facebook or Twitter in order for his/her business to have a presence on these sites.   Business owners who do happen to have a personal Facebook profile  will be able to have their Facebook status updates automatically update their Twitter accounts.   Owners will receive the web addresses for their Facebook and Twitter pages, usernames and passwords for logging in, and simple directions for updating their pages with specials and other news about their company.    The price for this service is a one-time fee of $275.  eCape recently set up The Cape Cod Carpet Man, a Sandwich-based shop-at-home carpet installation service, on Facebook and Twitter.  Here is The Carpet Man's Twitter page.Here is the Carpet Man's Facebook page Click here for a promotional one-sheet with further details. Click here for an example of the user guide which businesses receive after setup.  Businesses interested in eCape's social media setup service should contact  John Fitts at (508)430-2518  or Theresa Martens at (508) 364-7244. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:48:48 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=20 New guide to summer fun for locals and visitors CapeCodKidz and its parent company, eCape, Inc., are proud to announce the premier issue of the CapeCodKidz Magazine.  The June/July 2009 issue was delivered June 19th and is being professionally distributed by BRG Distribution Co. The magazine includes key Cape Cod information including a calendar of events, attractions and coupons.  The CapeCodKidz magazine & website combo bring you everything Cape Cod for families, kids and parents. Two new contests We are also proud to announce two new, fun contests for kids: Find the Starfish (you'll need a magazine for this one!) Name the Starfish Enter both contests by clicking on the links above. Cape Cod events Is your group, organization, museum or library holding a kid or family-oriented event you'd like listed on the kidz calendar? It's easy (and free) to submit it by clicking here. Advertising There's still time to advertise in the next summer issue.  If you are interested in advertising, click here for information and our very affordable rates. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:36:08 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=19 SOUTH DENNIS, MA -- eCape, Inc., a Cape Cod-based website design and marketing company, recently launched its newest portal website, CapeCodPets.com which it describes as "Cape Cod's online community for pets and their owners." The site was designed to be a one-stop source of information for pet owners and pet business owners, featuring calendar events, feature and news articles, and a business directory with links to more than 125 pet-related businesses and organizations on the Cape. An important part of the site is the social networking application, which allows users to set up profiles for themselves and for their pets. They can form groups, "friend" others, post reviews of businesses, upload photos, and more. eCape CEO Julie Brooks states, "For various demographic reasons, the pet business is booming here on the Cape, as it is in many parts of the USA, and it doesn't seem to be affected by the current economic downturn. People are still spending money on their beloved pets, and in particular, their dogs. CapeCodPets.com provides an easy and fun way to connect pet owners with each other and with the amazing number of pet-related businesses here on the Cape." Organizations and businesses are invited to submit their calendar events online for free by posting their information here.  Business owners can submit their link to the business directory for free by filling in this form.  Site users can subscribe to a weekly email with calendar events and recently posted photos and features. Advertising information is here. "We are pleased to announce that CapeCodPets.com will be the headline sponsor for Cape Cod's first-ever Pet Expo, which will be held October 11, 2009 at the Southcape Village Marketplace in Mashpee.  Local pet-related businesses are invited to exhibit,"  said Ms. Brooks. eCape, Inc. is a website design and marketing company which develops websites for local businesses and organizations, in addition to operating the websites CapeCodToday.com, CapeCodTravel.com, WeddingsonCapeCod.com, CapeCodKidz.com, and CapeCodPets.com. If you have further questions, please contact Julie Brooks at 508-385-0003 x106. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:30:55 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=18 Summer Internships Available at eCapeEnhance your resume, have fun, and learn how to launch and run profitable websites which help the community!   eCape's summer internship program has 6 internship positions available.  All internships are 10 - 15 hours per week for 2 months. We are looking for:Website Content Developers and Editors (4)Develop content for local websites to be launched in the next 6 months.   Applicant must be resourceful, thorough, web-savvy, and outgoing.    Work does not have to be done at our Dennis office but a weekly meeting at the office is required.  In-house marketing assistant (1)Develop newsletter, email and other marketing campaigns aimed at eCape's clientsNew business development marketing assistant (1)Develop sales materials, emails, etc. aimed at getting new clients. These positions are not paid for the first month but there is a small stipend for the second month.   We are a successful company building profitable websites which also help the community--come help us do it!Please email your resume to Julie Brooks by May 22, 2009. Wed, 06 May 2009 21:46:11 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17 Cape Cod's new online community for parents and children    New site will be a one-stop source of information for Cape Cod parents and educators. SOUTH DENNIS, MA -- eCape, Inc., a Cape Cod-based website design and marketing company, recently launched its newest portal website, CapeCodKidz.com, which it describes as "Cape Cod's online community for parents and kids." Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:02:57 -0500 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16 Theresa Martens recently joined the staff of eCape as a full-time sales representative.  She will be selling web site design and hosting services, as well as advertising on all of eCape's websites, including CapeCodToday.com, CapeCodTravel.com, WeddingsonCapeCod.com, and CapeCodKidz.com.Theresa resides in Sandwich  and was formerly employed in the field of apparel marketing. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:43:13 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=14 eCape is pleased to announce it has launched the re-designed versions of the two websites it acquired in April--WeddingsonCapeCod.com and GayWeddingsonCapeCod.com. Both sites were redesigned to better accommodate some new ad formats.  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:57:48 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=11 South Dennis, MAeCape, Inc., the South Dennis-based website design and marketing company, recently acquired WeddingsonCapeCod.com, founded and formerly operated by Talmage Internet Promotions of Mashpee. Started 10 years ago by Grace Talmage and her son Richard, WeddingsonCapeCod.com is Cape Cod's premier online wedding planning site.   Its directory of wedding services contains over 200 wedding service advertisers.  Brides can easily find reception sites and over 30 ancillary services provided by Cape Cod wedding professionals.  "Weddings are a big business on Cape Cod, estimated to add at least $45 million annually to the Cape economy, " says Grace Talmage.  "With this acquisition, I am hoping that eCape will bring even more exposure and growth to Weddingson CapeCod.com and its affiliate site GayWeddingsonCapeCod.com." eCape, Inc., founded in 1996, operates CapeCodTravel.com and CapeCodToday.com.  "Expanding into the wedding market is a natural outgrowth of CapeCodTravel.com's dominant position in the online local travel planning market, " says Julie Brooks, president of eCape.  " I am looking forward to bringing the advertisers on WeddingsonCapeCod.com even more results through exposure on eCape's two main portal sites, an email marketing program, and other promotional strategies."eCape, Inc., is a jointly held company with Best Read Guide Cape Cod and BRG Distribution Company.    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=10 eCape, Inc. presents all-in-one business website packages starting at $795. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:00:10 -0500 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9 eCape, Inc. recently launched the new website for the Cape Cod Art Association in West Barnstable. Hired after a competitive bidding process, eCape's mission was threefold:  to give the website a completely new and updated design, to make it an eCape Self-Service  content management site which is able to be updated easily by staff members, and to build a secure registration form which allows site users to register and pay for classes and workshops online. eCape custom-scripted the registration form, which can also be updated by CCAA staff.   After the launch,  the site had the predicted effect of reducing incoming phone calls and time spent registering people manually.  Roberta Miller, Executive Director of the Association says, "...we love the site and have gotten wonderful feedback about it. [We] thank Nate for all of his invaluable help...he was a pleasure to work with!" Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:47:00 -0500 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=8 CapeCodToday.com recently launched its brand-new, custom-scripted online classified ad service. The service currently has 28 ads posted in 30 categories.  Users can easily post a photograph with their ads, which remain online for 30 days.   Users may choose to receive inquiries via telephone or anonymous email. There is no charge to use the service.     Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:47:59 -0500 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2 You know how it is, you reach a certain age, things don't look quite as good as they one did, and you know it's time to do something about it. The website that started it all, CapeCodTravel.Com got a little nip and tuck earlier this week. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:30:26 -0500 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3 CapeCodToday has added Cape Cod blogs to its already extensive local content. If you want interesting and unique points of view on local issues, blogs are where it's at! What's a blog, you ask? A blog is just a personal journal posted on the Web, or "web log", which is how it got its name. A blog can be about anything from your personal experiences, to news or it can be just your opinion. Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:45:51 -0400 http://www.ecape.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4 This week, eCape rolls out an all new CapeCodToday.Com. CapeCodToday is our local website that has been serving as alternative to the boring newspaper sites and outdated competition since 1997! Wed, 02 Feb 2005 12:49:52 -0500