Boquete411.com Helps Connect Consumers to Local Businesses

Boquete, Panama - August 7, 2006
A Boquete-based online publishing company, has today announced the launch of Boquete411.com

Boquete411 is the only English speaking online comprehensive business directory in Boquete, and perhaps Panama, and is aptly labeled today’s equivalent of the local printed Yellow Pages on steroids. Boquete411.com has leveraged the power of the Internet to help customers locate local businesses with simplicity and ease.

Boquete411 offers a searchable database to all consumers and businesses, service providers and charitable organizations in Boquete and greater Panama. Boquete411.com is a multi-tiered site, featuring not only online business contact details — but also a number of unique features, which enhance the user experience. For instance, the "Add A Review" feature lets users rate the local restaurant, hair salon, plumber, pharmacy or any other business, in addition to learning how others have rated similar services. The "Make An Appointment" feature lets potential consumers request specific meeting times, via private e-mail, with any business of their choice.

This industrial strength search engine allows for locating businesses by categories, products or services. Businesses or services can also be targeted by location or keyword, so eager consumers only get results that are specific to their needs.

Consumers will also find the most up-to-date information possible, since each organization can log in and change their information at will, so they are in control of their own listing. There is no waiting for the next printed edition of a traditional business directory, newspaper or magazine.

Current research indicates that 70% of adults use the Internet as their first information source when shopping locally for products and services.

The site's creator and owner is Boquete businessman and innovator John Villegas. "Boquete411 was born out of necessity" says John. "Upon arriving to Boquete in 2002, I couldn't help but notice the gap in the local information available online or through conventional promotional sources. So I started incubating an online site where every service provider could list their business profile, contact details and elaborate on their service or product in their never-ending quest to reach eager consumers. After more than a year in development and field trials, Boquete411 is enjoying great reviews." John is a believer in giving back to the community so "all non-profit and charitable organizations receive Premium Listings at no charge."

Villegas says the final step to make his Boquete411 business directory ubiquitous is to let business owners know they can list their business for free or fee and that consumers can look up local businesses and service providers on the site. To do that, he encourages all businesses, nonprofits, and individual service providers – any local entity offering goods or services to the community – to visit Boquete411.com and sign up right away. "Be a good neighbor to everyone you know doing business here," says Villegas, "and send them to Boquete411.com so they can sign up, too."

Future plans include launching regional 411 directories throughout the Republic of Panama.

To add your business, visit http://www.boquete411.com/compare.php
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