Website Design and Promotion

A Green Browser

Okay, okay, it's been an awfully long time since we've posted on here. Virtual slap on the wrist duly noted. :)

But what better day to get back in to blogging here than Earth Day?

I don't often get excited about new web browsers, but when a green one comes out, as it has today, it certainly gets my attention and should get yours too. Check out the Flock Browser: Eco Edition. I'm very impressed what I've seen on it so far — not only integration of many useful interactive tools, such as Facebook, Webmail (which can be customized), blog feeds and lots more, but also connections with a whole whack of eco-minded content from Treehugger, Ecorazzi, National Geographic, Planetgreen, and others. In addition, Flock is giving back 10% of search proceeds to environmental charities.

I'm sure I've only scratched the surface here, but have a look and test drive (in your hybrid, of course) for yourself and see what you think.

GreenMaven

Finally a search engine for the environmentally friendly! Check out GreenMaven. There's not only a green search engine, but also a green news reader, and a green directory. Their mission is "to grow the green economy by leveraging the power of the collective internet." Good on ya!

Green Maps

Here's a cool new feature of FiveLimes - green maps. Similar to other online mapping services, these show the locations of environmentally friendly businesses in several cities across North America, including Vancouver. You can zoom in/out, etc. just like on MapQuest or Google Maps.

This is a great marketing opportunity in that you can suggest green businesses to be included so you can submit your (or other) socially responsible and ethical businesses to be listed. What a great way to advertise your environmentally friendly business and show potential customers where you're located.