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Deadline approaches for new “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” Guide

January 22, 2010
By Susan Thompson
Deadline approaches for new “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” Guide

Shenandoah Valley, VA – The Northwest District Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension made two announcements this week: First, they remind folks that it’s time for the yearly request for farmers, food producers, restaurants, wineries, pick- your-own operations, farmers markets, CSA’s, farm stands, grocers, retailers, and co-ops to contact “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” to be part...
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What is optimized web copy writing and why it matters

December 13, 2009
By Susan Thompson
What is optimized web copy writing and why it matters

So many web experts today – including 7Bends – talk about the real value of optimized copy writing. Here’s a primer on what it is and why it will make all the difference in people finding your site on the web: Words Rule Even with all of the technology of the Internet, the way that prospects...
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In the Valley: Looking for more traffic to your web site?

December 13, 2009
By Susan Thompson
In the Valley: Looking for more traffic to your web site?

If you’re a small business, non-profit organization, or church in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, make sure to take advantage of a free Business Directory listing on 7Bends.com. It includes a free link back to your web site – which can mean more exposure on Google, and other search engines. Go to the tab called...
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“New Media” offerings by 7Bends can increase your business online

December 11, 2009
By Susan Thompson
“New Media” offerings by 7Bends can increase your business online

It’s all about funneling qualified prospects to your web site. Learn how: In these challenging economic times, small business owners know that they must advertise – perhaps now more than ever before. They also know that they need to be smarter about allocating their advertising dollars to the most effective marketing channels – both on...
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Advertise in and watch for “Guide to Holidays in the Valley”

October 2, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Advertise in and watch for “Guide to Holidays in the Valley”

Date Line: October 3, 2009 From the Universe, Earth, the USA, Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley – comes the Special Holiday Edition of 7Bends magazine – now in production. Catch the Wave …  ride along with 7Bends and Friends Experience the new-media difference in promoting your business, organization, web site, and/or special event in the Shenandoah Valley, Northern...
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Virginia stars: 7Bends Fall issue celebrates real people, real stories

September 5, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Virginia stars: 7Bends Fall issue celebrates real people, real stories

Strasburg, Virginia – Hot off the press! These stars are sizzling! Susan Kerkhoff, Garland Himelright, Devvie Turner, Adrian, Joanne Carver, Sarah Gallahan, Jamie Smith, Amanda Bryant, Dennis Wymer Jr., Rahel Kassahun, Leslie Mitchell-Watson, Charles Barone, Scott Rosenfeld, Cully MacDonald, William MacDonald, Michael Gwin, Elizabeth Shuler, John Silenski, Cristina Willis Maddox, Wendy Cristina Willis, Donna Cristina...
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7Bends offers FREE publicity options

June 28, 2009
By Susan Thompson
7Bends offers FREE publicity options

Want to get some free publicity for your Shenandoah Valley or Northern Virginia business? 7Bends.com offers you two great opportunities: 1. Send us a press release or a description of the latest news about your business and organization, and we’ll post it on 7Bends.com. Or, send us information about an upcoming event. (Send to: editor at 7Bends.com.) 2....
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Media group announces Fall issue of 7 Bends; designed to reach more people

June 24, 2009
By Susan Thompson
Media group announces Fall issue of 7 Bends; designed to reach more people

Your gateway to new media – in the Shenandoah Valley, and beyond…. Strasburg, VA — Beginning the first week of June 2009, 7Bends of the Shenandoah Valley Magazine debuted in full-color format. A month prior, this web site was launched. The first issue of the Magazine is being distributed in the Valley (in Shenandoah and...
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It’s called SMS… get info free from your phone

June 15, 2009
By Susan Thompson
It’s called SMS… get info free from your phone

You don’t need a computer, an Internet connection, or even the keypad on your phone or mobile device. GOOG-411 is voice-activated, so you can access it from any phone (mobile or land line), in any location, at any time. Here’s how it works… Dial (1-800) GOOG-411. Say where. Say what you’re looking for. GOOG-411 will connect...
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7Bends.com on WSVG-AM

June 3, 2009
By James Maas
7Bends.com on WSVG-AM

Wednesday, June 03, 2009, 8:30 AM, Mount Jackson, Virginia. 7Bends own Business Matchmaker, Susan Thompson will make an appearance on the Craig Orndorff, Talk of the Valley radio show this morning on WSVG radio at 790 kHz. on your AM dial, from Mount Jackson, Va. Susan will speak from her senior level corporate experience with...
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