"You have thousands of people at your fingertips. And business networking within your community or your brand is a way to reach so many more you may not have reached before."

Here are a few benefits of business networking on social media:

When was the last time you checked out your own website?
 
Often, this is something even WE overlook. We understand. In this day and age, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day work. Like us, that work probably has you on dozens of other sites all day long and before you realize it, a lot of time has flown by since your last check-in on your own site. It may feel it may feel like you just launched that "new" website last month, but maybe a couple years have gone by, and in the digital world, a couple of years can be a lifetime. Best practices, new trends, search optimization, and algorithms are ever-evolving and constantly changing, but try not to get too overwhelmed with it all.
 
Here are a few simple signs it may be time for a little website work:

​It is no secret that we are avid #ShopLocal supporters.

So we thought, what better way to showcase our love for our fellow entrepreneurs than to share our absolute favorite hometown spots to shop steps away from our location #OnTheSquare and beyond!

Find unique holiday gifts or add some local flavor to your gift certificate game this Christmas season.

Here is our EXCLUSIVE "Ryan & Chris Approved" family favorites:

Berry Digital Solutions is proud to announce their new partnership with Your Hometown Techs to offer the you the best service when it comes to your computers, tablets, phones, and other digital devices!  Shawn Suter prides himself on being able to provide exceptional service and technological knowledge to our community at an affordable price. 

Your Hometown Techs will offer residential services in your home or you can drop off devices at their new location inside The Spotted Cow Coffeehouse on the north side of Urbana. Your Hometown Techs also offers flat rate IT support for small businesses.

Ryan Berry, co-owner of Berry Digital Solutions, is excited to partner with Your Hometown Techs, adding "Shawn Suter is a man of all digital trades.  Not only can he dig deep into computer or networking issues, but he can also create video content and be a vital part of a business' brainstorming session.  He has already become a crucial part of the Berry Digital Solutions team!"

Are you in need of service for your computer, printer, network, tablet, phone, smart TV, smart home, etc?
​There are two convenient options available to clients in need of digital repair and maintenance services:

1. Your Hometown Techs will come to you.  No need to mess with cords, packing and transporting devices. Shawn will help you with all of your needs, right in your home, without any additional charge!
2. OR you can utilize 1 of our 2 drop-off locations.  Simply drop-off your device, and Shawn will call you when he has everything ready for you to pick-up!  You can drop-off your items at​ The Spotted Cow Coffeehouse, located at 927 North Main St. in Urbana, or at the Berry Digital Solutions office in downtown Urbana office at 3 Monument Square (between The People's Savings Bank and Security National Bank). ​

'Local Matters' movements are a growing trend nationwide, and for once, this is a trend worth your participation! Our communities and local economies need patrons who spend their paychecks in their own backyard. When you shop local, you are putting significantly more money back into the local economy rather than sending it to a billionaire CEO who has no intentions of returning the favor.

​What else can a local business offer over a nationwide corporation? Local business owners offer unmatched, personalized customer service. Getting to know the owners allows you the opportunity to hear their backstories, learn about their products and share in their successes. Will a large retailer remember your favorite drink, ask you about your family or be willing to order a specialty item just for you? Local businesses and organizations care about their communities and know why local matters. Research shows that local small business owners are more likely to keep their dollars local and improve the local economy. If we haven't convinced you, please ask your favorite local owners why local matters to them!

We love our hometown and are so thankful for our community. myWestliberty.com has put together this promo video and we can't thank them enough for it. Never underestimate the power of a small community and what it can do to enhance our lives. Keep shopping local and watch your community grow.

We get approached with great ideas all of the time. Every once in awhile, one of these great ideas really energizes us because it's something that can completely transform and reunite our community. This is one of those ideas.

We are extremely proud to be a part of The GrandWorks Foundation's efforts to revitalize the Gloria Theatre. Both Chris and Ryan have amazing childhood memories of visiting the theater, and the thought of returning to the Gloria with our own young families is why we do what we do in our hometown. The GrandWorks Foundation and a great group of volunteers are just as excited to rejuvenate those memories and nostalgic feelings in our community.

With so many exciting events going on at the Gloria, it can be hard to keep up, but with a beautiful new mobile-friendly site from Berry Digital Solutions, LLC, that will no longer be a problem. The Gloria and GrandWorks Foundation have also utilized Berry Digital Solutions to help create a strong social media presence that allows the community to engage in these events and give feedback in real time. 

Do yourself a favor and attend an upcoming event at the Gloria Theatre. Experience a rare show, blockbuster movie, or musical in your own backyard in a small rural town. Or rent out the theater for your next fun event. Accomplish all of this by visiting www.GloriaTheatre.com and following the Facebook Page.

This fall, we had the pleasure of meeting long-time West Liberty resident Mary Clasen, Licensed Massage Therapist and owner of West Liberty Healing Arts.  West Liberty Healing Arts has been serving our community for over 2 decades, but the business had never established an online presence.

We helped Mary and West Liberty Healing Arts establish a new online home at WestLibertyHealingArts.com and learned a lot about Mary's business, massage therapy, and reflexology in the process.  You won't find a better way to unwind and relax this holiday season than with a massage from Mary. So treat yourself or treat a friend or family member with a gift certificate to a local massage therapist with over 2 decades of experience serving our community! (Updated Massage and Reflexology rates are available on their new website: WestLibertyHealingArts.com)

Located right off 68, north of West Liberty (and right next to another Berry Digital Solutions' favorite, The Carpet Gallery!), you won't regret #ShoppingLocal at West Liberty Healing Arts! And tell them you love their new website when you call (937) 465-8300!