OFFRAMP INTRODUCES LOCALIZED SEARCHING FOR UNITED STATES

Faster, Easier, Local Search Results Mark OffRamp.USs Goal of Providing Highest-Quality Web Searching For All Cities and Communities Throughout the Country

Augusta, GA (PRWEB) June 28, 2003 -- NetRamp, Inc., a leading Internet development company, today announced the launch of the new OffRamp.US ® search engine directory, a faster and easier way for users to find what they are searching for on the Internet in specific and targeted locations. Building on the need that users want to find websites specific to their area or an area they are traveling to, OffRamp.US is far superior, both in speed and sheer numbers, for business and service listings anywhere in the USA.

Beginning today, users can access the new search engine directory at http://www.offramp.us as part of a nationwide rollout that will be completed over the next several weeks.

The question we are most asked is 'How do I find local websites? OffRamp.USs goal is to provide the fastest and easiest way to find localized websites anywhere in the country," said Dylan Riggs, chief operating officer of OffRamp.US. The new OffRamp.US search engine directory marks the next step at connecting consumers and users back with local merchants and businesses across the country, while also improving the local economies. With existing search engines, it is entirely too frustrating --- even for the experienced user --- to find a restaurant, services, or retail stores on the Internet in their own town, or any other area they may be visiting. The result is a more effective way for users to find what they are looking for on the Web."

Over the last three years we have conducted extensive research to understand what Internet users are looking for that seems to be lacking in existing search engines. The launch of OffRamp.US is focused on providing the key features that users want," said Wesley Widner, Senior Programmer for OffRamp.US. To accomplish this, we have taken every effort to provide the best possible search results for a targeted area as small as a ten-mile radius."

Faster, Easier, LOCAL

The new OffRamp.US search engine directory offers consumers instant access to the results they want. Features include:

•   Clean, Easy-To-Use Page Design: A clean look and feel with an easy-to-navigate interface. Includes extended search options, more targeted and related search queries to help users refine their search, a simple US Map or drop-down menu to search the web, clear demarcation of page sections, and reduced dependency on graphical ads and sponsored results.

•   Shortcuts to Information: Searches for specific cities or zip codes return answers more quickly than ever before. For example, typing in a city or zip code will produce an A-Z listing by category of all Websites within the search results page, in addition to Web results related to that area.

•   State Start Page: Designed to complement the OffRamp.US home page, the dedicated State start page gives consumers a clean and centralized place to find localized content.

•   Customized Search Preferences: Search options may be narrowed by city name, zip code, area code, business name, or mileage radius search ranging from ten to one hundred miles.

•   Targeted A-Z Directory: Users will find all Websites listed within their search criteria in a complete A-Z directory of categories for available listings. New categories will constantly be updated and added to accommodate new listings as they are submitted.

•   Additional Advanced Features: New advanced features will be implemented over the next several months to improve the quality for the users. Localized coupons, audio descriptions, local job listings, classifieds, and a consumer feedback section are just some of the features that will be in place.

OffRamp.US urges all businesses, as well as professionals and service providers across the United States, to submit their free website listing for hassle-free, fast consumer access.

About NetRamp, Inc.

NetRamp, Inc. is a provider of comprehensive online products and services to consumers and businesses nationwide. OffRamp.US is the first and only search engine directory of its kind, targeted specifically to local website listings in any city in the country.

For further information please contact:
Bert Dean            Dylan Riggs
OShields and Dean         706-364-0800
706-262-2675   press@offramp.us
bert@gabn.net

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