Shutgun - PRWeb Press Release

GeorgianBaySelect.com sent out a press release through PRWeb last week and the results were astounding.

In less than 2 days there were over 36,000 headline impressions and 160 interactions.

Fire Chief Develops New Fire Sprinkler Shut Off Tool
PRWeb – Tue, Aug 16, 2011  Water damage from a fire sprinkler activation can cause catastrophic damage. Shutgun is an industry crafted solution helping you take control of water emergencies and prevent unnecessary, costly damage. Developed by a Toronto District Fire Chief of 35 years, the Shutgun was inspired through a real need, commonly seen by emergency response teams.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) August 16, 2011

The revolutionary Shutgun shuts off fire sprinklers fast! Water damage from a fire sprinkler activation can cause catastrophic damage. Shutgun is an industry crafted solution helping you take control of water emergencies and prevent unnecessary, costly damage. Developed by a Toronto District Fire Chief of 35 years, the Shutgun was inspired through a real need, commonly seen by emergency response teams.

From factory safety to building maintenance and apartment structures, this pocket sized tool is a must have in water protection. The Shutgun works to shut off all types of sprinkler heads, including the newer recessed style now popular in commercial complexes.

Prior to Technicraft’s revolutionary device, fire fighters and repair crews were forced to rely on a primitive wedge. The drawbacks were numerous and left both property and people in potential danger. The Shutgun sought to address these problems and answered with the following:

Single handed operation guards users in awkward situations. Emergency sprinkler systems are normally located in the ceiling and require the use of a ladder to reach. When it’s time to turn the water off, Shutgun is the only tool that will allow you a free hand to stabilize yourself while using.

The fusible link puts Shutgun in a league of its own. As our Fire Chief knows there is always the possibility of a fire reigniting. This is where Shutgun really sets itself apart. The fusible link will melt and release the tool should a fire re-kindle. This is especially ingenious as the building’s fire sprinkler system remains in operation and the building remains protected.
A tool truly smart enough to act on its own, the Shutgun is made from durable cast aluminum and fits handily in your pocket.Simple to use, Shutgun belongs on every floor. Water emergencies don’t just happen because of fire, but they can cause an equal amount of catastrophic damage.

A tenant’s child throws a baseball down the hall. A chair bumps a sprinkler head during an office move. A factory machine overheats and lets off hot steam. A college dorm has a party and a decoration was ill-hung at a shopping mall. All these events may cause thousands of dollars in damage from accidental sprinkler activation without a Shutgun in hand.  Doing our part to help the environment, all material is 100% recyclable.

Technicraft’s Shutgun is the name brand in water protection. Next time there’s an emergency, don’t be caught unprepared and empty handed. It’s too easy to keep insurance on site and too hard to replace precious valuables in the wake of an accident. We make sure you’re covered for the unexpected.

Greg Patterson 705 445 5889  greg@technicraftdesign.com

Laura Snell on 97.7 The Beach FM Radio with Mariane McLeod

Laura joined Mariane on the Georgian Bay Today program this morning to talk about Quick Response Codes, Smart Phones and the Google Conference in Toronto.  Click here if you are interested in listening to the interview.

Dan Hill Fundraising Concert coming to Collingwood this October

This is the 1994 version of  'Sometimes When We Touch' which was released in the early 1970's.

Dan Hill, one of Canada's most prolific and in-demand performers, will be presented by the Collingwood Jazz Society on stage on October 22nd, 2011 at the Collingwood Collegiate raising funds for the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust. Tickets are $50 each and there are only 500 tickets available so buy your tickets online today! 

Ticket Outlets

Collingwood - Crow's Nest, 239 Hurontario 705-445-4900 - Gabriele Photo,133 Hurontario 705-445-3090
Barrie - Music Pro, 56 Barrie View Dr. 705-725-1070
Creemore - The Echo, 3 Caroline W. 705-466-9906
Owen Sound - Fromager Music, 221 8th. St. E. 519-371-9662

Google Engage Canada Toronto Conference - Part 2

Dave Snell viewing the Android Tablet

Dave Snell attended the AdWords Advanced Workshop where he added to his extensive knowledge on AdWord Campaign optimization and learned additional strategies for using Search, Display and Mobile to help our clients grow their web presence.  Afterwards, he sampled different products and tools that are available through the Google Engage Program.

Google Engage Canada Toronto Conference

Chris O'Neill,  Director of Google Canada

The Google Engage Canada Toronto Conference was an incredible experience. It was an all-day event held at The Carlu with first class inspiration, insights and education which was accompanied  by great food (and, wine at the end of the day networking session).

Keynote speaker, Chris O'Neill,  Director of Google Canada talked about the Future of Digital Marketing in Canada.  We were so thrilled to discover how 'bang on' GeorgianBaySelect has been on the digital direction of Google and we learned  a great deal that will benefit our clients.

Yellow (Pages) Media Continues to Dive

We always believed that Google would win the war in the online local directory market.  Yellow Media, parent company of Yellow Pages and CanPages, is continuing to pay the price of sticking to print in a digital world.  Their online performance is dismal.

Their stock is at an all-time low of 86 cents and falling fast.  They have been moved from a hold to a sell position.  Be careful what you buy in print directories and ask who owns the company before writing a cheque or giving your credit card.  Truthfully, any money spent on traditional print directories or antiquated online directories is a waste of money.  

Google Engage Canada Event

GeorgianBaySelect.com has been accepted as a Google Engage Agency and has been invited to attend the Google Engage Conference in Toronto on August 9th, 2011.  This conference marks an exciting step in the future of GeorgianBaySelect.com and all of their clients.  The Visionary Keynote Speaker will be the Director of Google Canada Chris O'Neill who will share his insights on the future of digital marketing in Canada.

Insights and strategies for using Search, Display and Mobile to help clients grow web traffic will be offered along with product demonstrations and a taste of the latest and greatest Google inventions.

COPA Presentation August 25th, 2011

Laura Snell, President of GeorgianBaySelect.com and Lomotron has been invited to do a presentation on 'Using Google and Quick Response (QR) Codes to Boost Revenues and Brand Awareness' to the Canadian Office Products Association  membership on August 25th in Mississauga, ON.

The office supply sector accounts for only 3% of companies in the mobile marketing segment which is growing 300% per year.  

Small Business Can Leapfrog Big Businesses

There has never been a better time for small, independent businesses to use the Internet for marketing.  Smart phones are replacing laptops. Changes are fast and furious in the online marketing world, yet more than 95% of businesses in North America DO NOT understand what these changes mean or how they can be embraced to increase revenues and brand awareness. 

Now it is possible for the guy with a truck, tools and a cell phone to compete online and  effectively with larger contractors, or for a home-based business to compete with major franchises.  Be one of the first to embrace this change.  GeorgianBaySelect.com can show you how.

The Growth of Mobile Search

Mobile search is the fastest growing segment on the Internet at a pace of 30x growth in 3 years.  However, most businesses are not only not keeping pace with this marketplace they are not even aware of the importance of this shift in technology.  And, oddly enough, most web developers lack insight into the mobile market.

Traditional websites do not typically work well on all smart phones.  Mobile search is becoming the primary way users access the internet. Mobile searchers want instant information.  Give it to them.  GeorgianBaySelect.com can help bring your business into the Mobile universe.

Customer Service and Smart Phones

It is common courtesy to let your customers find you or your business easily and by the method they want to find your business...not how you want them to find you.  Every minute the number of smart phone users increases and every minute more of these people are using their smart phone to access information on the Internet.

A recent Compuware survey reports that nearly 50% of mobile web users are unlikely to return to a website that they had problems accessing from the phone and 57% are unlikely to recommend those sites.

Local searchers are local buyers and they have no patience with slow mobile results.  74% of mobile phone users will not wait more than 5 seconds for a page load and t71% expect sites to load on smart phones as fast as they load on a desktop computer.  GeorgianBaySelect.com Master Profile sites load faster than 89% of the websites in the world.  They are also mobile friendly and provide a positive, instant communication when used in conjunction with the Quick Response Codes.  

Downloading a Free Quick Response Code Reader to your Smart Phone

QR Code for GeorgianBaySelect.com

To use a Quick Response Reader on your smart phone you simply go to the app store for your smart phone and downoad a Free Quick Response Code Reader.  Aim the QR Code Reader at any QR Code.

GeorgianBaySelect.com provides each of its clients with a QR Code that takes users directly to the Mobile-friendly version of their Master Profile site for instant communication.

Smart Phones = Smart Marketing

According to Google, 79% of the top advertisers are not providing a Mobile-friendly experience for their clients.  Can you miss out on this opportunity?