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New Online Resource Gives Kentuckians the 'Buzz' on Local Businesses and Professionals

Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:39pm EDT
New Online Resource Gives Kentuckians the 'Buzz' on Local Businesses and
Professionals
Consumer Reviews on KentuckyBizBuzz.com Reveal the Most Trusted Businesses in
Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- KentuckyBizBuzz.com, a new online
resource for Kentuckians, launched today. The site offers local consumers the
inside "buzz" on more than 200,000 businesses and professionals throughout
Kentucky.
    KentuckyBizBuzz -- http://www.KentuckyBizBuzz.com -- features reviews
written by local consumers that highlight the most trusted companies in
Kentucky.  Whether you're looking for a local auto mechanic, childcare
provider, dentist, hairdresser or plumber, KentuckyBizBuzz is your best source
for finding a business in Kentucky. The site already has more than 6,000
reviews of companies across the state, and consumers can easily see which ones
have the best ratings.
    KentuckyBizBuzz takes the guesswork out of choosing a local business or
service. It also allows consumers to share their own experiences -- whether
positive or negative. KentuckyBizBuzz carefully screens all reviews before
they're posted to ensure they comply with the site's terms and conditions.
    "We want all the reviews on KentuckyBizBuzz to be accurate, honest, and
informative," said Ward Lassoe, president of KentuckyBizBuzz. "As more and
more consumers turn to the Internet for information on local businesses and
services, we want to provide Kentuckians with a reliable and credible online
resource."
    KentuckyBizBuzz also gives Kentucky businesses the opportunity to connect
with potential customers and to provide in-depth information about their
services. Every business in Kentucky gets a free listing on KentuckyBizBuzz
that they can easily update or upgrade. By upgrading to a Premium Listing,
businesses and services can provide additional information-- including a
detailed business description, photographs and online coupons. Businesses with
a Premium Listing can also post online responses to specific user reviews.
    "KentuckyBizBuzz aims to connect Kentuckians with local businesses," said
Lassoe. "Consumers can make informed decisions about businesses based on the
reviews they read. Think of it as online word-of-mouth."
    To encourage Kentucky consumers to share their opinions on local
businesses and services, KentuckyBizBuzz is sponsoring a weekly $500 prize
drawing.  Users who post a review on KentuckyBizBuzz.com during September will
automatically be entered into the weekly drawing for a $500 prize.  Full
contest rules are available at http://www.KentuckyBizBuzz.com/contestrules.
    To learn more about KentuckyBizBuzz, read reviews or post your own review
of a local business, visit http://www.KentuckyBizBuzz.com.
    About KentuckyBizBuzz
    KentuckyBizBuzz.com is the premier online source of information about
businesses and services in Kentucky. The site features reviews by locals, for
locals.  To learn more, visit http://www.KentuckyBizBuzz.com.
     Media Contact:
Richard Bucher - 859-221-7441
SOURCE  KentuckyBizBuzz.com

Richard Bucher, +1-859-221-7441, for KentuckyBizBuzz.com



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