AuctionServices.com, Inc., Offers New Suite of Free Hosting Services to State Auction Associations

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 19, 2007 ) Roanoke, VA – AuctionServices.com, Inc., a Virginia-based web hosting and design company specializing in online solutions for the auction industry, today announced a new suite of free hosting services to state auction associations, according to Richard Romanus, president and CEO.Romanus said, “We have put together the most comprehensive suite of valuable web hosting and design services available for state auction associations. This package includes: custom web site design along with custom content management solutions like auction calendar listings that spider to many additional web sites (including the NAA, NationalAuctionList.com and AuctionZip.com), news and events, message board, member chat, mailing list management, event calendar, web stats and search engine optimization.” He added, “The package also includes web-based member information management and access to our marketing services.”"We've furnished many states with their own unique identity with custom designed websites. This, along with our marketing and search engine optimization (SEO), has resulted in much more traffic to the states that we host,” explained Romanus. “We want to assure the state associations that we are firmly committed to the auction industry. Our services to the state associations have always been and will remain free-of-charge. In addition, we offer many revenue generating tools to help the associations raise needed funds by utilizing the newly found traffic we have generated to the state sites."“One of our newest revenue generating products that we are offering to the state associations is called AuctionNitro©,” explained Romanus. “We’re very excited about this product as it will allow the live auction industry to go head-to-head with online auction giants like eBay.” In addition, Romanus said, “We’re also looking at offering state associations the ability to re-sell our popular marketing packages and services on a commission basis,” said Romanus. “This will give state associations yet another way to bring in revenue.”Other web site features provided by AuctionServices.com which will be of interest to members as well as visitors to state association sites, are: streaming video production, hosting and distribution for “Hall of Champion” auctioneer interviews and coverage of special events like auctioneer competitions; free Auction Alert system so visitors can sign up to receive selected new auction listings in their email inbox; featured auction video on state association sites; and a free technology seminar at the state’s annual convention. AuctionServices.com has been hosting the Virginia Auctioneers Association (VAA) web site since 1998 and has been honored twice by the organization. Most recently, the VAA recognized AuctionServices.com for outstanding contributions and support in 2005, noting that the association’s web site had become one of its most powerful tools for relaying information not only to its members, but also to individuals searching for auctions or auctioneers in the state of Virginia. In 2000, AuctionServices.com received a Distinguished Service Award from the VAA in recognition of exceptional service consistently provided to the members.VAA President Richard L. Manley, said, “AuctionServices.com has been a God send, not only for the state association but also for the NAA and the whole industry. The speed and understanding they have of this industry makes a big difference. Some projects that had been on our drawing board for years were realized in just a few months with AuctionServices.com. The traffic to our site due to their marketing abilities has increased tremendously, and now they have introduced a new way for our state association to take advantage of this traffic and stimulate revenue plus add more member value in using the state website more often.”He added, “AuctionServices.com is by far the best provider of services to the auction industry and state associations period!”In addition to the Virginia Auctioneers Association, AuctionServices.com, Inc., also hosts sites for state associations in 16 other states, including: Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. As well, Auctionservices.com provides hosting and design services for over 400 auction companies in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Tricia D. Wiltjer, executive director of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association, said, “We appreciate all of the fantastic services that Auctionsevices.com provides to the Michigan State Auctioneers Association. Our website is phenomenal! The advantages to our members continue to increase, which creates an incredible value to our membership.” She continued, saying, “Part of the reason many of our members say they renew is because of all of the services available through our website including the auction calendar, the discussion forums, online chats and more. They love the interactive nature of our site.” Wiltjer praised the technical support provided by AuctionServices.com, “They are always very professional and helpful to me and my members.” In addition, she praised the quality produced by AuctionServices.com, “Every time we have entered the MSAA Website in the NAA's marketing contest, it has won the state association website awards. We've also won the APEX Award of Excellence Website category two years in a row. I know that the ease of use, design, and features of the site are a large part of why that happens.”For more information on hosting services for state auction associations, or for web design and hosting for auction companies, contact Richard Romanus directly at (540) 446-5540 or rick@auctionservices.com. About AuctionServices.comFounded in Roanoke, Virginia, AuctionServices.com, Inc., has been powering the auction industry since 1993, building cutting-edge custom web sites with secure, reliable hosting, and products and services second to none. AuctionServices.com hosts over 400 individual auctioneer domains, 17 state auctioneer associations and the National Auctioneers Association. In addition, AuctionServices.com has developed many high-traffic internet portal sites, including the National Auction List – www.nationalauctionlist.com – the internet’s largest database of auctions and auctioneers.Published by ASMarketingCenter.com a division of http://www.auctionservices.com and the http://www.nationalauctionlist.com.*Free Technology Seminar contingent on state association covering travel and lodging expenses for presenter.Contact Information:Richard RomanusAuctionServices.com, Inc.P.O. Box 200387436 Bohon Farm RoadRoanoke, VA 24018Phone: 540-446-5540Fax: 877-644-4571 (toll-free)Web: www.AuctionServices.com

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