- What is the TallahasseeBlackPages.com?
The TallahasseeBlackPages.com is an online magazine and business directory
highlighting Black owned businesses and organizations in Tallahassee and the
surrounding area. Advertising opportunities and event listings are open to
the public. (NOTE: Event listings are subject to editing by TBP staff. All
listings will be screened for inappropriate content and deleted at the
discretion of the TBP staff.)
- What are some of the benefits of becoming a TBP member?
Free Listing
- List full contact information and business/organization description.
- Your access is not limited to the Tallahassee community alone. The internet gives
you access to the world.
- Have the ability to update your business/organization information 365 days a year.
General Listing Member Benefits:
- List full contact information and business/organization
description.
- Display a link to your web site.
- Member Listing just $7.95 per month.
- Offer coupons and special discounts to TBP Discount club members.
- Your access is not limited to the Tallahassee community
alone. The Internet gives you access to the world.
- Have the ability to update your business/organization
information 365 days a year.
Enhanced General Listing Benefits:
Includes the previously listed benefits PLUS:
- A 1-PAGE WEB SITE. Use this page to list menus, product lists,
services and more. You may submit one photo or logo.
Sponsor Benefits:
- List full contact information and business/organization
description.
- Have a rotating ad on the home page and in your respective
category. You may choose from our ad templates and have
it customized to your specifications.
- Sponsor Listing just $100.00 per month.
- TBP Sponsor Listing costs less than:
- An one day 4 inch ad in major local newspapers.
- A 1 1/2 inch yellow page listing a local phone book.
- A 30 second radio commercial ran 3 to 4 times for
one day.
- Your logo or photo and business/organization name
will be displayed on the Sponsors page as long as you
are registered with the Tallahassee Black Pages.
- Your access is not limited to the Tallahassee community
alone. The Internet gives you access to the world.
- Will be added to a rotating Featured Business section. This includes
a photo or logo, full article and business/organization profile.
- Offer coupons and special discounts to TBP Discount
club members.
- Have the ability to update your business/organization
information 365 days a year.
- What should I advertie on TBP?
- Your logo or photo and business/organization name will be
displayed on the Sponsors page as long as you are registered
with the Tallahassee Black Pages.
- Your access is not limited to the Tallahassee community alone.
The internet gives you access to the world.
- Offer coupons and special discounts to the subscribers of the
TBP Newsletter and Discount Club.
- Have the ability to update your business/organization information
365 days a year.
- Advertising on TBP costs less than:
- A one day 4 inch ad in major local newspapers.
- A 1 1/2 inch yellow page listing a local phone book.
- A 30 second radio commercial ran 3 to 4 times for
one day.
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How much does it cost to list my event on TBP?
- Advertise your event to the hundreds
of TBP Newsletter recipients. Newsletters are
distributed every month in an electronic format.
- TBP Public Event Calendar listings are ABSOLUTELY FREE.
- TBP Newsletter General Event Listing: $25.00
- TBP Newsletter General Listing and graphic/flier: $50.00
- How much does it cost to list my business, organization
or event on TBP?
- Event listings are ABSOLUTELY FREE.
- General listings are $7.95 per month, plus a $5.00 setup fee.
- Enhanced General listings are $24.95 per month, plus a $10.00 setup fee.
- Sponsor Listings are $100.00 per month, plus a $50.00 setup fee.
NOTE: If you want to submit a pre-designed banner ad, the size should be
468 pixels wide X 60 pixels high.
- How to do I become a TBP member?
The registration process for general, enhanced and sponsor listings
are the same. Depending on which category you are registering for,
you will click on that corresponding link. Once you submit the registration
form, you will be taken to the payment page. (NOTE: You listing will not
be registered unless payment is received.) Please make sure to read the
Policies page before submitting your registration page.
- I don't have a credit card, how else can I submit
a payment?
We accept debit cards with a Visa, MasterCard or America Express logo.
You are also given the option to submit an online check where the
membership fee is debited out of your checking account. If you are
uncomfortable with online billing, you may contact us to send you a
registration form, and you can submit the form and payment via snail
mail. Business checks and money orders are accepted.
- Why is there a setup fee?
The set-up fee covers the process of getting your account and/or banner
ad activated, tested and integrated into the web site.
- How will I be billed?
Online Registration: Once you complete the registration and payment forms, the membership
fee will automatically debited from your credit card or
checking account every month.
Mail-in Registration: Once we receive your registration form and payment
your information and/or banner ad will be added to the web site. You will be sent invoices
based on the billing cycle selected in the registration form.
- What qualifies as a Black Owned business?
A Black Owned business is one in which 51% or more is owned
by a person of African descent.
- I have lost my password, who do I contact?
If you have forgotten your validation password, send an
e-mail to forgottenpw@tallahasseeblackpages.com. You will
be required to correctly answer your validation question
before your password is sent to you.
- My business/organization information has changed,
how do I update it?
From the TBP web site, click the Business Directory main link, then click the
Update Biz Info. sub-link located
in the top menu bar. Fill out the Update Business Information form and click
the Submit button. Once your identity has been validated, your information
will be updated within 24 to 72 hours. We will contact you via e-mail once
your information has been updated on the web site.
- I want to upgrade my account from a general listing to a
sponsor listing/banner ad? How do I complete this process?
Online Registration: You must notify us via e-mail
(info@tallahasseeblackpages.com) or phone (850-597-1707) if this is of
interest to you. You will be given 7 business days to complete this process.
After 7 days your general listing will be de-activated until your Sponsor
registration form and payment are received.
To register for your banner ad, click on the "Get Your Banner Ad Today"
banner and fill out the Sponsor/Banner Ad registration form and submit
your payment. Your general listing will not be taken down during the transition
process.
Mail-in Registration: Contact a TBP representive via e-mail or phone
and you will be sent the necessary forms to upgrade your account.
NOTE: If you want to submit a pre-designed banner ad, the size should be 468 pixels wide X 60 pixels high.
- I know of a Black owned business/organization that
is not listed in the TBP directory. How can I get it listed?
You fill out the Business Referral Form
or contact a TBP representative at 850.597.1707.
Please have valid contact information for the business/organization,
and a representative will contact them.
- I've had bad experiences with Black owned businesses
in the past. Should I continue to patronize them?
Yes, we should continue to support Black owned businesses and
recycle our dollars in our community. We should hold our businesses
up to the same standards as other businesses by expecting quality
products and services. However, we should not stop patronizing
all Black owned businesses because of a bad experience with one.
Every ethnic group has good and bad businesses. If you have had
these experiences, find a respectful way to inform the business
owners. They can use this information to help improve their products
and/or services.
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