1. OCStandard is the BEST resource in Orange County. Not only is our site clean it's easy to use and has EXCELLENT ranking in the search engines.

2. OCStandard has a highly targeted network of Orange County sites. Some of our sites include: OCDailyNews.com, OCMomsBlog.com, OCfoodies.com, OCezine.com, OCRestaurantFinder.com and OCface.com

3. Our network offers a local reach of more than 200,000 visitors each month. Where else can you have a reach like this for rates that average $500/year.

4. Your business receives ALOT of visibility on OCStandard. Locals use our site to find things in Orange County, you want to be where they look.

5. We keep our rates LOW and affordable so businesses can afford to list with us. We offer you more for your advertising dollar than ANY other outlet in Orange County.

The way we see it is if we keep our quality excellent and our prices low, then we have a very FULL city guide, loaded with resources and information. Having that keeps people using OCStandard, they know they can find what they are looking for here.

5. We started out online, not print. Our focus has always been to have a strong online presence.

6. It's quick and easy to get your business listed with us. Once we receive your information your listing is live and online in just a couple days.

Phone: (949) 230-0739
Fax: (949) 215-7932
Email: Sales@OCStandard.net

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCStandard?
OCStandard is THE Orange County City Guide. We offer the highest quality user friendly resource in all of OC. We have a huge variety of local information to find just about everything in Orange County. We are not a newspaper or magazine trying to be a city guide, our focus is being the best city guide.

Why are your prices so much lower than everyone else?
Yes, we actually get this question alot. Our rates are the BEST in OC, because we keep our overhead so low. We strive to offer the MOST services and the highest quality for the lOWEST rate. Most companies run on a tight budget and we accomodate them. The media has changed and the internet is where its at, we have created an advertising medium that offers great visability at great rates for companies of any size. By following this simple rule businesses want to be listed here and they can afford it.

How does payment and renewal work?
Our billing is done on an annual basis. (not including banner advertisement) This keeps our overhead low, so we can pass the savings on to you.

Can I make changes to my add?
You can make one major change per year (example: changing an image, photo or logo). We are very flexible with small changes like wording, addresses, hours etc. These changes and additions can be made by simply contacting us with your changes.

How long has OCStandard been in business?
We have been in business since 2004.

How do people find your site?
We have great search engine ranking, meaning when someone types in a search term (example: Orange County Restaurants) we come up.
Also people like to use OCStandard it's easy to navigate, clean & uncluttered so people continue to use our site when looking for something in Orange County. We actually receive emails and phone calls on a regular basis letting us know how much they like the website. We also have ongoing ads on MSN and Google for added exposure.

 
The Importance of Online Advertising

Online advertising is one of the most powerful advertising mediums available today and yet it is also one of the easiest and least costly. When you want to reach a large local, targeted audience quickly there is no better choice than OCStandard.

More customers are using the internet to search locally. Marketing online to attract local customers works because every day, more consumers are using the internet to find local businesses and services. Local customers also prefer local companies. Online advertising has changed the entire advertising industry. Local newspapers and large media companies are losing millions of dollars every year with declining advertising sales. When you list or advertise your business online you want to be on a quality website, that is easy to use, easy on the eye and of course used by locals.

Just because a company has a large print circulation does not mean they have a strong online presence. It is no longer necessary to spend ridiculous amounts of money for internet advertising with these companies. They typically over charge for online advertising and you do not get what you paid for.

Customers are search specific, this is a proven and effective fact, this is why companies like Hotels.com are so effective, people know they will find hotels at hotels.com. We take a very common sense approach to this fact, after all when was the last time you looked for a local restaurant on a news website or a real estate website, probably not very often. It would make perfect sense to look for a local restaurant at OC Restaurant Finder or find entertainment in a local city guide. This is where we come in, we are a local Orange County company that offers clean and user friendly websites. Never compromising in quality our sites are not used as advertising bulletin boards and advertisers will not find better rates. In most cases with us you will pay annually what other companies charge monthly. Best of all your listing is live online for 12 months at a flat rate, no pay per clicks (PPC), which saves thousands of dollars per year.

Get listed today, your competition is!

Sales@OCStandard.net
Phone (949) 230-0739
Fax (949) 215-7932