New Local Geek Directory
Category: Local...
Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 05:51 PM [GMT-6]

The good folks over at MyWestTexas.com have a new service, MyWestTexas Technical Directory. It's a place where computer geeks can pitch their services to the general public, with specific categories for web development, graphic design, programming, networking and PC repair.

In addition to being a yellow pages equivalent for service providers, it also has a "Post a Project" area where clients can publicize their "help wanted" needs in the form of specific project descriptions.

They're offering a free 45-day trial listing for anyone who's interested. I've signed on -- free is good, especially for a free-lancer -- and it will be interesting to see how much traffic (and business) it generates. As with any such advertising approach, there are downsides, and the ongoing cost is probably going to be more than I'm willing to pay unless the 45-day experiment is really successful. I've already canceled my yellow pages ad for next year, as last year's brought in business worth approximately $0.00, and they wanted to double my rate for the privilege of continuing.

Anyway, if you're in the area and either provide these services or need them, hop over and check it out.