Thursday, April 17, 2008

Local Opportunities

Over the past several months, there have been talks of recession. With the stock market fluctuating and home starts at the bare minimum, these times can raise a few eyebrows. Here are several tips on how to save a few bucks so you're not bogged down by the recession bandwagon.

  1. Be practical. Go Local! - With gas prices sky rocketing, look to local stores and vendors for services and products you need. Local merchants are venturing into e-commerce and online services. Why travel 15-20 miles when you can do all your shopping online?
  2. Know before you go. Research! - Use map quest, Google maps, and other mapping services to make sure that you don't get lost before your trip. If you are still adamant about driving to places of interest, make sure you don't get lost! Go online and find out what your neighbors think about certain services. You can even use Yooyak's services to find out what others are saying about contractors and other local services. With spring time comes landscaping, so check out the local contractors and make sure your neighbors agree that they are credible.

We hope these tips help you get through spring and this so called "recession". Remember to use Yooyak and help other folks through your Yak Backs!

Friday, February 8, 2008

Look and Feel

We've recently redesigned elements on our site to improve your local search experience.

  • Search feature displays relevant results - instantly.
  • Over 100+ new local listings submitted
  • New event submissions
  • We've also joined several strategic partners and are continuing to build relationships as we grow. Our partners work closely with other regional local and national organizations to create, communicate, and engage credible local community-based content. We are available to collaborate with local vendors, businesses, and organizations to promote events, coordinate projects, and work with interested individuals to develop highly advanced cost-effective solutions.

    Keep your eyes and ears open for the latest local news!