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SITE REVIEWS
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In the last newsletter issue we promised to include a few web site reviews and that's where we'll begin today.  Two related sites are the Oregon Coast Visitor's Association www.oregon-coast.org  and Central Oregon Coast Assoc. at www.newportnet.com/coca/ The first site is terribly "bloated" -- using a 28K connection you will find the load time in excess of 2.5 minutes and with a  modem of the 56K variety you'll only be able to cut this in half. What's the problem? The photos are too large for an opening page.  Number one mistake of any site. Also the site is a bit {drab}, the photos are uninviting and lack detail. The related links on the home page make for easy visitation but using the "https://" is redundant when links are presented in that manner. The site is only 3-4 pages and seems to serve as a billboard for  other locales -- nothing  wrong with that idea as long as people can find you and will  stay while the page loads. Overall - it needs plenty of work. The Central, OR Coast site is a complete opposite.  It loads much quicker, is also "brighter" and the layout is very direct.  The load times of about 20 secs(28K) and 10 secs(56K) are ok but can be improved too.  The {{targets}} for any home page "should" be under 12 secs and 8 secs respectively. Please note; these assessments and opinions are that of the editor and done with an intent to help --- hopefully you'll visit these sites and use them as a learning experience. Remember, we're talking Sales, Marketing & PR - it all adds up when you take each segment of your "identity" into consideration. The web offers 24/7 exposure, so the {advertising} should be first class.

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GUEST EDITOR(S)
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During May, in fact newsletter issues of May 23rd and May 30th, we are going to let two subscribers write the entire copy  for those issues. One "editor" will be from our  Small Business HospitalityAssociation (SBHA) at  www.hospitality-1st.com/SBHAssoc.html  and the other from among 4,355+ subscribers of this newsletter. It is your opportunity at some really good exposure -- you decide the content -- it's {{your}} newsletter. For the chance to participate please see  www.hospitality-1st.com/sbha/Guest-Editor.html

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LONG TIME FAVORITE
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It's always nice to "be in the know". One of the best industry resources is the printed "BusinessTravel News". BTN has been a long time favorite here and the editors are to be commended for doing a wonderful job with the layout and content. It is complimented with an equally impressive online offering at  www.btnonline.com  which makes for some of the most timely information around. Have a look when the opportunity presents itself.

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EMPLOYMENT ISSUES
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We're proud of the Online Placements presented by Employers within the Hospitality Industry and hosted at Hospitality 1ST. It's been, and will continue to be fantastic exposure for everyone - both the Employers and Candidates looking for various career opportunities. This Thursday brings the ever increasing "E-Mailed Hospitality In- dustry Positions Available" to your {inbox}. Anywhere from 300-400 positions can be expected with this issue. Last minute submittals are taken from Employers/Recruiters through 9PM-EST this Wednesday and anyone needing more information is welcome to e-mail directly to the editor (see below). Don't forget - if you have been honored by your peers, accepted a new position or gained some other  great fame in the  Hospitality Industry --- share it!  The space is made available at  www.hospitality-1st.com/WhoIsWho.html  as long as you follow the instructions. Best of all -- there's no cost.

Thanks for your readership and feedback,  we continue to build the "Bridge of Hospitality" ©,

Lou Taverna - Editor
Hospitality 1ST = "Where Hospitality Is Always First" sm
Web Site =  https://www.hospitality-1st.com/
Member: SBHA (Small Business Hospitality Association)
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