All-Access Package          $149.00/mo. 
            
Includes an All-Access pass to all features included on the site. Features include:

• Highlighted larger listing at the top of the directory with unlimited headings.
  
• A link to your company website.
  
• A link for customers to directly email your company.
  
• Map and driving directions to your business.
  
• Company biography which provides a great source of information to customers.
  
• Unlimited use of Coupons/Discount section which allows each business to enter discounts available to potential customers.
  
• Unlimited use of Featured Products section where you can input products along with photos, description, price, and more (e-mall  will be added by 4th quarter 2005).
  
• Unlimited use of classified ads section which includes item, description, photo, price and more.
  
• Minimum of 2 days per year of being on the front page as the Featured Business of the Day.
  
• Rotation of All-Axcess businesses as banner ads on front page.
  Unlimited Free Listings in Events, Announcements, Classifieds, Newsletters, Contests, Today’s Specials, & more.
  
• Mini Website (www.axcesstuscaloosa.com/yourbusinessname) including all site content relating to your business.

Premium Package          $99.00/mo.  
         
Includes access to the following features included on the site.

• Highlighted bold listing in the directory with 3 headings.
  
• A link to your company website.
  
• A link for customers to directly email your company.
  
• Map and driving directions to your business.
  
• Company biography which provides a great source of information to customers.
  
• Unlimited use of Coupons/Discount section which allows each business to enter discounts available to potential customers.
  
• Unlimited use of Featured Products section where you can input products along with photos, description, price, and more.
  1 day of being on the front page as the Featured Business of the Day.

Preferred Package          $59.00/mo.    
       
Includes access to the following features:

• Highlighted listing in the directory with 2 headings.
  
• A link to your company website.
  
• A link for customers to directly email your company.
  
• Driving directions to your business.
  
• Company biography which provides a great source of information to customers.

Basic Package          FREE
Includes the following features:

• Regular listing in the directory with 1 headings.
  
• Address and phone number.
  

Thank you for your interest in the advertising opportunities with axcesstuscaloosa.com. The Axcess Tuscaloosa portal provides local businesses and organizations with a unique opportunity to advertise exclusively to the communities in Tuscaloosa County. The demographics of these communities include a population in excess of 300,000, approximately 125,000 households and more than 5,600 local businesses and organizations. With projections by Jupiter Communications indicating that by the end of 2003, 25% of every ad dollar spent online will be targeted to the local economy, Axcess Tuscaloosa is ideally positioned to help your organization take part in this trend. We have advertising offerings designed to meet your specific advertising needs and budget including:

• eCommerce / eMall
  Websites

Advertising on axcesstuscaloosa.com can positively impact brand awareness and loyalty-at a cost which compares very favorably to more traditional forms of advertising. Please call us at 205-242-1742 or e-mail us at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional information about our services and our special pre-launch advertising rates.

Basic Directory Listing

Every business, civic organization and religious organization located in the Tuscaloosa community is eligible for a FREE basic listing in our Directory. In fact, your business or organization may already be listed! Site visitors can find your business by name, category or shopping center. Your Basic Listing includes:

• Name
• Slogan or Tag Line (up to 40 characters)
• Address
• Telephone & Fax
• e-mail address
• Shopping Center or Office Building Link
• Map Link
• Classification in up to five relevant categories in the Directory

For the budget minded local business or organization, the Basic Listing provides internet exposure to the local community at a price that can't be beat! Click here to list your business or organization.

Enhanced Directory Listing

Tuscaloosa based businesses may enhance their Basic Listing for a small annual charge. Businesses located in communities adjacent to Tuscaloosa also qualify to submit an Enhanced Listing. The Enhanced Listing includes all of the Basic Listing features plus the following:

• Logo or other graphic
• Detailed description of your business, business hours, etc.
• Link to your website
• Classification in an additional five relevant categories in the Directory

Your Enhanced Listing will be highlighted in the Community Directory with a unique icon to help you stand out from the Basic Listings in your categories. For added visibility your Enhanced Listing will be highlighted periodically on the various pages throughout the site. Additional Enhanced Listing options allow you to change colors, fonts and font sizes on the detail page, add additional logos, e-mail addresses and hyperlinks. With our Self Publishing Directory option you can change the detail page of your listing whenever you want! The Enhanced Listing is a great way to increase your visibility to the community if you do not have a web presence. And, if you have a website, it's a great way to direct additional visitors to your site.

Self Publishing

With Self Publishing you become the publisher. This offering gives you the ability to add content to the site as frequently and whenever you want! No technical expertise is required-simply type and click-and you're published! With Self Publishing you have access to publish in the following site modules:

• Community Directory Detail;
• Announcements;
• Events;
• Classified Ads;
• Special Offers;
• Jobs;
• Showcases;
• and even, your own Community Newsletter!

Self Publishers are identified in the Community Directory with a unique icon and are featured periodically on various pages throughout the site. Self Publishing offers you an extremely cost-effective way to keep the community informed about your business real-time.

Banner Advertising

Banner ads can be displayed throughout the site. A banner ad can link to your own website, your community directory page, an e-promotion, showcase item, community newsletter, event or job posting. Ads can be targeted to appear on a particular topic page or category or run throughout the site. Sizes for banner ads vary based on location:

• Home Page top left or right (180 x 50 pixels)
• Sidebars (120 x 60 pixels, 120 x 90 pixels, 120 x 200 pixels)
• Topic Pages in the Community Directory, one click off the home page (468 x 60 pixels)
• Category Pages in the Community Directory, two clicks off the home page (468 x 60 pixels)
• Special Section Banners under News, Events, Contests, e-Promotions, Showcase, Classifieds, Polls, Message Boards, Newsletters, Announcements, & Hot Links (468 x 60 pixels)

Your banner ad campaigns can be evaluated using impressions and click-through reports. Banner advertising offers you a great way to increase awareness of your products and services, promote specials and encourage traffic to your website.

Sponsorships

Sponsorships are available for the Special Sections (i.e., Events, Classifieds and Announcements) or Business Directory Category Pages (i.e., Consumer Services, Home DC)cor and Real Estate). As a sponsor you receive recognition in the section header and a sponsor banner on each of the section pages.

Special Offers / e-Coupons

Coupons and special offers can be placed in the Special Deals section. Your coupons, which may be text only, a graphic, or a combination of the two are categorized by type and can easily be emailed and printed. Special offers and coupons, similar to your listing, will be featured periodically on various site pages providing your business with even greater visibility.

Contests

Sponsor a Contest. Contest can include answers or picture submissions.

Out of the Area Businesses

You can still advertise on axcesstuscaloosa.com even if your business is located outside of the Tuscaloosa County and immediately adjacent communities. Selectively placed Banner Ads or web links on the Topic Pages in the community directory are two great ways to raise local awareness about your business.

Advertising Terms and Conditions Payment for advertising is due in full prior to placement. Pricing is subject to change without notice.