This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave service members who gave their lives for our country. While the long weekend may bring backyard barbecues, time with family, and slower moments together, it’s also an important opp…
Does Your Business Pass the 3-Second Test? One of the simplest tests we use at WhirLocal Salem is this: Can someone understand what your business does in three seconds or less? If the answer is no, your message might be costing you leads, r…
Clarifying Your Brand Story Creates MomentumIs your brand story
Clarifying Your Brand Story Creates Momentum Is your brand story confusing or inconsistent? At WhirLocal Salem, we recently realized that even we were sending mixed messages. We were focused on talking about our tools instead of what really…
Why Visibility Isn’t Enough for Salem BusinessesA lot
Why Visibility Isn’t Enough for Salem Businesses A lot of Salem businesses are visible—but not getting calls. The truth? Visibility alone doesn't convert. People need trust before they reach out. In our latest article, we explain: What loca…
Bringing AI to Main Street: The Heart of Local Tour We’ve been speaking with local Chamber of Commerce and association groups as part of our Heart of Local AI Tour. It’s been a powerful opportunity to connect with business and nonprofit lea…
Buying 5-Star Reviews? Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea We just saw an ad offering “100% real reviews” if you buy them. 🤔 At WhirLocal, we believe trust is earned, not purchased. Buying reviews might give you a quick boost, but it’s like putti…
A Fresh New Look for Stage to SellWe’re
A Fresh New Look for Stage to Sell We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand new website for our longtime customer, Stage to Sell in Portland. This wasn’t just a quick update. It was a complete digital remodel that brings her online p…
Supporting Local Businesses, One Month at a Time! 🌟 A big thank you to WaFd Bank in West Salem for their dedication to supporting local businesses! Each month, they shine a spotlight on a different local business by providing a special tab…
Hey, Salem! Did you know we host weekly giveaways in our WhirLocal Salem Oregon Facebook group ? 🎉 Every Monday morning , we post a new giveaway, giving you a chance to win a gift card to a local restaurant while supporting small businesse…
🚀 AI for Local Businesses & Nonprofits! We had an incredible time hosting an AI workshop at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce , where local businesses and nonprofits learned practical ways to use AI, gained key insights, and explored some…
Why Focusing on Benefits and Emotion Wins Over Features Every Time Ever find yourself diving headfirst into the nitty-gritty features of your product or service, only to see your prospect’s eyes glaze over? Same here - I've been guilty of i…
📢 Exciting News for Our Local Business Community! WhirLocal Salem recently hosted a hands-on AI Workshop at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, and it was a huge success! Local business owners came ready to learn, engaging actively and eve…
AI Training Workshop – November 14, 2024 – Sign Up Today! Do you use AI on a regular basis in your business, yet wonder if there are ways you could be utilizing it better? You’re not alone! Register Today Register for our upcoming hands-on…
Announcing Pumpkin Contest Winners!
Help pick the WINNERS in our 11th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Would you like a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to Rudy’s Steakhouse? All you have to do is pick your favorite pumpkin from the top 10 finalists in our 11th Annual Pumpkin…
🎃 WhirLocal Salem's 11th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest is Here! 🎃 We’re excited to kick off our 11th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest, sponsored by Acorn Dentistry For Kids, and we want YOU to join the fun! Whether you're a seasoned…
🚨 Exciting Sponsorship Opportunity for Local Businesses! 🚨 Are you looking for a way to boost your visibility in the local community? 🌟 We have an amazing opportunity for a business to sponsor our weekly email newsletter ! 📨 By becoming…
Local Heroes Shout Out! Here’s a Local Heroes shout out to the team at SERVPRO of Salem West – Team McGinnis. (Pictured L to R) Jenn Benavidez, Business Development Manager; Jessica Curtis, Accounts Receivable; Raymond Murray, Water Crew Ch…
Local Heroes Shout Out! Here’s a Local Heroes shout out to the team at Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services. (Pictured L to R) Insurance Agents, Teresa Oliva and Tina Hernandez Highstreet offers a wide range of insurance providers and…
Local Heroes Shout Out! Here’s a Local Heroes shout out to the amazing team at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce (Pictured L to R) Eva Porras, Llayne Ngo, Tom Hoffert, Salem Chamber CEO, with Laci, Jackie Ellerbrock, Katie Costic, Michelle…
Local Heroes Shout Out! Here's a Local Heroes shout out to the team at Willamette Valley Bank branch in Downtown Salem. (Pictured L to R) Abilene, Tyler, Aimee, Olena and Riley all ready to serve you and "Where Local Means Something." Just…
Local Hero Shout Out! Local Hero shout out to Craig & Carol Morgan, owners of Salem Paint Company, a family-owned, local paint supply store in Salem located on the corner of Division and Commercial St across from the Salem Police Station. ✅…
Oregon Humane Society Cuts Ribbon for New Radiology & Dentistry Space Almost 3 years ago to the day in August of 2021, the idea for the new dedicated space for radiology and dentistry at the Oregon Human Society Salem Campus was born. There…
Bo & Vine Burger Bar Opens South Salem LocationThe
Bo & Vine Burger Bar Opens South Salem Location The newest Bo & Vine location is beautiful and also includes a large event space. Thank you to Mike Adams & family, and local partners for continuing to invest in Salem‘s local economy. They t…
The Klosets Make a Difference for Weddle Elementary Students
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce GreetersWe’re excited to
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters We’re excited to host Greeters this morning at Northern Lights Theatre Pub. So thankful for our Salem business community.
We had the pleasure of attending the first Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Forum Luncheon of 2024 on Monday, January 6th. The event, presented by Hagan Hamilton Insurance and sponsored by Summit Wealth Management, was held at the Salem Conve…
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce GreetersWhat a great way
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters What a great way to spend a Friday with 100+ other local businesses. Get connected and build relationships So you can grow your business.
Nominate & Win! Got a favorite local business in Salem that's close to your heart? Give them a shout-out! Nominate them for the " We Love Local Holiday Give Back Giveaway ," proudly presented by Petra Technologies. Deadline Alert: Hurry, no…
Urban Grange Coffee and Bakery Celebrates 10 Years in Business Celebrating 10 years in business is a BIG DEAL! That's why we stopped by the Urban Grange Coffee and Bakery to take part in their customer appreciation event in West Salem on Fr…
Miller's BBQ celebrates grand opening of their new cafe Congratulations to our friend Matthew Miller on the grand opening of his new Miller's BBQ & Cafe in North Salem. Located in the Capitol City Business Center at 4600 25th Ave NE, Salem,…
Winner Announced for $250 Enchanted Forest Family Adventure Giveaway
$250 Enchanted Forest Family Adventure Giveaway
Do you struggle asking your customers for reviews? We all know how valuable reviews are for our businesses. They provide social proof, boost our reputation and local SEO, attract new customers, and bottom line - grow revenue. But let's be h…
What is the difference between a domain, a website, and web hosting? If you're new to digital marketing, sometimes the lingo can be confusing. If you've ever wondered what the difference is between a domain, a website, and web hosting is, t…
Need junk removal in Salem? Meet Bison Dump Hauling & Junk Removal. Last week we let go of a lot of junk. Literally. Our friends Eleazar Lara and Cynthia Lara with Bison Dump Hauling & Junk Removal came and hauled away junk that has just be…
Congratulations to our friend Kara Alicia with KC Creative for her 3rd year business anniversary. Building a business is hard and many don’t stick with it. Thanks for having us at your celebration Kara. It was a beautiful evening. Kara is d…
Attention, local businesses! 🌟📢 🌐💬 Did you know that online reviews can make a significant difference in your growth and revenue? 🌐💬 👥✨ Today, local consumers rely on the power of online reviews before making a buying decision. ✨👥 T…
We all want to be #1 on GoogleHey, this
We all want to be #1 on Google Hey, this is Tim Fahndrich, co-publisher of WhirLocal Salem. As business owners, I know we all want to be #1 on Google. And, we probably all get phone calls all day long telling us that we can be, with the cal…
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"In the Neighborhood" at Dolce Mama's Salem Oregon
"In the Neighborhood" at Dolce Mama's - a super cute ice cream shop located at 333 State St in downtown Salem. They are open from 12-10PM Monday - Saturday, and 2-9PM on Sunday. I got the Oreo Cookie shake I've been craving since I saw a pi…
Rose City Balloons In Salem Is Salem's Balloon Design Expert We enjoyed chatting with Betsy Vega from Rose City Balloons yesterday at her shop in the 45th Parallel building. She is working on her store's spring display, and we got a quick s…
3rd Annual Salem Keizer Scavenger HuntWe are super excited
3rd Annual Salem Keizer Scavenger Hunt We are super excited to partner again with Mathew Poteet at Farmers Insurance - Mathew Poteet for the 3rd annual Salem Keizer Scavenger Hunt. We started planning the event yesterday, and we look forwar…
Warmer weather means more pests will be on the move! So thankful for Trevor and Valley Pest Control for stopping by on a quarterly basis to provide carpenter ant treatment and a rodent control program. The regular treatments give us peace o…
Connecting and learning with other small business owners who are in the trenches of growing their businesses is so important. We were able to spend 3 days networking with some of our peers last week, learning best practices, and having fun.…
In the Neighborhood - Finders Keepers Unique BoutiqueStopped by Finders
In the Neighborhood - Finders Keepers Unique Boutique Stopped by Finders Keepers Unique Boutique and found some fun items to spiff up a shelf for our video background. Also had a nice chat with Tony, one of the owners. At Finders Keepers Un…
A Monday local shoutout to Independent Merchant Brokers . They are a family-owned, locally-owned, merchant services business. They help hundreds of local businesses with their payment processing and work hard every day to bring integrity an…
Manny Martinez is doing some amazing things in the Salem community. He teaches private guitar lessons in his downtown studio and is an active member of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. He's got some HUGE plans with his band and the album…
Great advice from Donald Miller, NY Times best-selling author of "Building A Story Brand", "Business Made Simple", and "Hero on a Mission"
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Do you use WordPress as your website platform? In today's marketing minute, we cover two best practices on how to reduce the likelihood of getting hacked. 1. Use secure user passwords for all users 2. Update your WordPress software and all…
Has your Google My Business listing disappeared? We've had a couple of recent cases where long-time Google My Business accounts have been deleted because they were inactive and hadn't been updated for a while. Marketing Tip: Be sure to keep…
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Q: I got a bad review. Can I just delete it? When you get a negative review online, it can sometimes feel like a punch in the gut. It is tempting to take it personally. We get a lot of calls and questions about deleting negative reviews. Un…
Did you know? “89% of consumers prefer sending a text vs calling a local business” ~Twilio With WhirLocal Lead Connect - SMS Chat Widget, you can connect with prospects quickly by letting them send you a text! (without giving out your perso…