www.refreshcleveland.org http://www.refreshcleveland.org Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Tourism And The Cleveland Internet Features http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/23/tourism-and-the-cleveland-internet-features/ http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/23/tourism-and-the-cleveland-internet-features/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.refreshcleveland.org/&p=14 Tourism can easily be promoted through the internet and through technological means. Cleveland is a city who is doing just that and finding it is boosting some of their tourism. The more people see information about something the more they will show interest in it. If you are using the internet to help you get the work out it is important for people to continue to see all that you have to offer as a city. one of the specific museums in Cleveland who has utilized the web a lot is the Rock and Roll hall of Fame. They have their banners and information on various websites all of the internet.

The more cities and travel locations start to use the internet the more results they will see. With the social networking sites gaining popularity among businesses it is important that tourism locations are on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. This gives this locations the opportunity to personally connect with possible tourist and make them feel they need to visit their site to make their vacation a success. By keeping these different concepts and ideas in mind it will become much easier to draw people into your locations and site events.The hits keep comin-: Prince George’s County, Maryland Launches the First-Ever Tourism News Aggregator Web Site

]]> http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/23/tourism-and-the-cleveland-internet-features/feed/ 0 How Cleveland Has Grown In The Internet http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/19/how-cleveland-has-grown-in-the-internet/ http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/19/how-cleveland-has-grown-in-the-internet/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.refreshcleveland.org/&p=13 Cleveland has become one of the major booming cities in the United States. In fact, Cleveland has chosen to create Cleveland Free-Net which provides internet in one of the most convenient and accessible ways. Developed at CWRU, Free-Net is an exciting project for free internet and public computing throughout the city. Developed in 1986 as a research project from the Department of Family Medicine at Case Western Reserve University-s School of Medicine, the amount of users has increased exponentially as the year-s progress.
According to Cleveland Free-Net users in 1994 averaged out to over 6 million people and that was almost 20 years ago. As internet becomes a part of everyday life for Americans, the amount of users continues to increase yearly. As CWRU invested over 300,000 in revenue and financial aid, it is important to remember the initial cost to these government programs.
Currently Cleveland Free-Net charges a fee for users on the server, the goal however is to make Free-Net a truly free experience that all residents can take advantage of. Commercial services and other competition is not a concern for Free-Net as it encourages healthy markets. As such, it will continue to provide a local option for residents.

]]> http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/19/how-cleveland-has-grown-in-the-internet/feed/ 0 News That You Need In Clevelands Internet http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/15/news-that-you-need-in-clevelands-internet/ http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/15/news-that-you-need-in-clevelands-internet/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.refreshcleveland.org/&p=12 If you are looking to purchase a new internet package and live in Clevland, prior to deciding which company to go with, and which kind of internet package to choose, you are going to want to know about every choice you have available to you, in order to be able to make a sound choice as to which ones are the best for you, and the amount of use you need. Depending on what you are using the internet for, there are different speeds, data amounts, and different package deals which you can choose from, in order to find the best rates for your package. So, the first thing you need to determine is the amount of data, and the speeds you are going to need, depending on the uses you are going to be using the internet for.

Once you have decided these things, you must next consider the company to go with. You must look for bundled services. So, if you need tv and phone services as well, you are going to want to turn to the company which is going to give you the best internet speeds and data plans, and the best prices on bundling in tv and cable.

]]> http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/15/news-that-you-need-in-clevelands-internet/feed/ 0 Considerations When Setting Up Your Cleveland Utilities http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/02/considerations-when-setting-up-your-cleveland-utilities/ http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/02/considerations-when-setting-up-your-cleveland-utilities/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.refreshcleveland.org/?p=10 If you’re moving to Cleveland you’ve got a lot of surprises in store! When you’re setting up your new batch of utilities there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind so you don’t go dark for days waiting on installers. Aside from web technologies there are a lot of other considerations to keep in mind.
Where You Live Impacts Your Service: If you live outside the Cleveland city limits you may need to look into www.wildbluedeals.com. Satellite internet is a great option for rural communities and you won’t miss out on the same web you get with DSL.
Consider Cable AND Satellite: Most people focus on one or the other but it’s smart to look into cable and satellite before you make a decision. Your channels will be different and your rates can fluctuate widely between the two services.
What About Mobile Internet?: If available, mobile internet is a really great option if you’ll be out and about in Cleveland. You can access the web from wherever you are and you’ll have great flexibility in and around town.

]]> http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/09/02/considerations-when-setting-up-your-cleveland-utilities/feed/ 0 Internet Spots To Use In Cleveland http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/06/18/internet-spots-to-use-in-cleveland/ http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/06/18/internet-spots-to-use-in-cleveland/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.refreshcleveland.org/&p=8 In the Cleveland, Ohio area, there are internet hotspots popping up all over town. Many area restaurants such as McDonald’s, Starbucks and Caribou Coffee have wireless hotspots. The Tower City Center and the Hard Rock Caf, located in the mall, also provide wireless service. Many of the hotels in Cleveland, such as the Marriott and Hilton, are adding this service to bring in more customers.

To cater to a wider more diverse customer base, the majority of businesses in Cleveland offer wireless access. Below I have added a list of some of the local businesses and public institutions where you can find a wireless hotspot.

Barrister’s Deli-1424 Hamilton Avenue

Case Western Reserve University-10900 Euclid Avenue

Embassy Suites Hotel/Downtown-1701 East 12th Street

Cleveland Public Library/Main-325 Superior Avenue

Nimbus Gallery-1836 West 25th Avenue

Rascal House-2064 Euclid Avenue

Ritz Carlton/Cleveland-1515 West 3rd Street

Riverwalk Caf-2000 Sycamore Street

Savor the Moment Coffee Shop-4080 Rocky River Drive

The Avenue at Tower City Center-50 Public Square

The Cleveland Museum of Art-11150 East Boulevard

That is just a short list of the many places in Cleveland, Ohio to find a wireless hotspot, so check them out. If you are looking for someplace in particular please go to wi-fihotspotlist.comThe hits keep comin’: Cleveland suburb will allow politicians in parade

]]> http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/06/18/internet-spots-to-use-in-cleveland/feed/ 0 Growing Your Company Using Your Cleveland Internet http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/05/23/growing-your-company-using-your-cleveland-internet/ http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/05/23/growing-your-company-using-your-cleveland-internet/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.refreshcleveland.org/&p=7 Using a Cleveland internet service provider for business growth can be the key to success for any business. So many businesses have already learned how to utilize the internet to create immense profits. There are just a few key tips any business can use its Cleveland internet service provider to gain new clients, maintain client relationships, and increase profitability.

Any business should be sure to have a strong online presence, including an e-commerce site if it sells products. By selling products online, a business can reach beyond local borders to an entire world of customers.

Second, a business should be sure to be part of popular social networks, such as Facebook. Any business should have a presence on social networks, since it gives customers a chance to express their loyalty in a positive way. Social networks also give new customers the ability to research a business and discover all it has to offer. A business must be sure to update its pages on social networks often, however, or else there is no utility in having a Facebook fan page or Twitter account. The more active a business participates on these sites, the more likely it will gain a large following.

]]> http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/05/23/growing-your-company-using-your-cleveland-internet/feed/ 0 Cleveland And The Internet Helps Companies http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/05/17/cleveland-and-the-internet-helps-companies/ http://www.refreshcleveland.org/2011/05/17/cleveland-and-the-internet-helps-companies/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.refreshcleveland.org/&p=6 Web design businesses in the Cleveland area can help local companies to get better exposure to the local market and throughout the rest of the United States. Local companies are often not aware of how important a website on the internet has become. Having a website is often associated with doing business on the internet in the form of taking orders directly. But the world is changing rapidly. Today the internet is being used by everyone for everything. This includes searching for products and services from local businesses. In the past it was the yellow pages that everyone would use, but today people are accessing the internet with their smart phones, laptops, and notepads to use search engines.

Although there are several ways to have a presence on the web, a good local professional in web site design and search engine optimization can help bring this about for a local business. This is not only helpful to people in Cleveland looking for a local product but also people arriving in Cleveland for the first time. Whether a visitor is new to the city or has been here been times, information on the latest restaurants, bars, nightclubs or various other places will be found on the internet.

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