Client: Valley Spring Recovery Center
Address: 830 Broadway, Norwood, NJ 07648
Phone: [PHONE NUMBER]
Website: https://valleyspringrecovery.com/
https://www.blogger.com
What it is: Free blogging platform by Google - used as brand landing page with sidebar widgets
Requirements: Google account (Gmail)
Example: alphiesconcrete.blogspot.com
Final URL: valleyspringrecovery.blogspot.com
https://gravatar.com
What it is: Global avatar/profile service by WordPress - profile syncs across many platforms
Requirements: Email address (creates WordPress.com account)
Example: gravatar.com/alphiesconcrete
Final URL: gravatar.com/valleyspringrecovery
https://wordpress.com
What it is: Free blogging/website platform by Automattic - used for brand landing page with business info
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Apple account)
Example: Create a simple business landing page similar to the Blogger setup
Final URL: valleyspringrecovery.wordpress.com
https://www.weebly.com
What it is: Free drag-and-drop website builder (owned by Square) - used for simple brand landing page
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Facebook account)
Example: Create a simple one-page site with business info and links
Final URL: valleyspringrecovery.weebly.com
https://www.toodledo.com
What it is: Task/list management app - we create a public list with business info
Requirements: Email for signup
Example: Alphie's Concrete on Toodledo
Final URL: toodledo.com/public/[unique-id]/0/0/list.html
https://www.tumblr.com
What it is: Microblogging platform - we set up a branded blog with business info
Requirements: Email, Google account, or Apple account
Example: alphiesconcrete.tumblr.com
Final URL: valleyspringrecovery.tumblr.com
https://www.diigo.com
What it is: Social bookmarking platform - we create a profile and bookmark brand property links
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google account)
Example: diigo.com/profile/alphiesconcrete
Final URLs: diigo.com/profile/valleyspringrecovery AND diigo.com/user/valleyspringrecovery
https://bsky.app
What it is: Decentralized social media platform (Twitter/X alternative) - we create a business profile with website link
Requirements: Email for signup
Example: bsky.app/profile/alphiesconcrete.bsky.social
Final URL: bsky.app/profile/valleyspringrecovery.bsky.social
https://www.instapaper.com
What it is: Read-later/bookmarking service - we create a public folder with saved brand links
Requirements: Email for signup
Example: instapaper.com/p/alphiesconcrete
Final URLs: instapaper.com/p/valleyspringrecovery AND instapaper.com/u/folder/[id]/valley-spring-recovery-center
https://evernote.com
What it is: Note-taking app - we create a public note with business info and links
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Apple account)
Example: Create a shared note with business description and brand property links
Final URL: share.evernote.com/note/[unique-id]
https://www.onenote.com
What it is: Microsoft's note-taking app - we create a shared notebook with business info
Requirements: Microsoft account (free to create)
Example: Create a notebook with pages containing business info and links
Final URL: 1drv.ms/o/[unique-id] or onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?...
https://nimbusweb.me
What it is: Note-taking and collaboration platform (now called FuseBase) - we create a public page
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google account)
Example: Create a public page with business info and brand links
Final URL: nimb.ws/[short-code]
https://trello.com
What it is: Project management/board tool by Atlassian - we create a public board with business info
Requirements: Email (creates Atlassian account) or Google/Microsoft/Apple account
Example: trello.com/w/alphiesconcrete1
Final URLs: trello.com/w/valleyspringrecovery AND trello.com/b/[id]/valley-spring-recovery-center
https://www.dropbox.com
What it is: Cloud storage - we create a public folder with business documents
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Apple account)
Example: Create a shared folder with business logo, info documents, and images
Final URL: dropbox.com/scl/fo/[folder-id] or dropbox.com/sh/[share-id]
https://start.me
What it is: Customizable start page/bookmark manager - we create a public page with business links
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Facebook account)
Example: start.me/w/7keE7Y (Alphie's Concrete example)
Final URL: start.me/w/[unique-id]
https://500px.com
What it is: Photography community/portfolio site - we create a profile with business photos
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Facebook/Apple account)
Example: 500px.com/p/alphiesconcrete
Final URL: 500px.com/p/valleyspringrecovery
https://raindrop.io
What it is: Bookmark manager - we create a public collection of brand links
Requirements: Email, Google, Apple, or Twitter/X account
Example: raindrop.io/alphiesconcrete
Final URL format: raindrop.io/valleyspringrecovery/valley-spring-recovery-center-[id]
https://follow.it
What it is: RSS feed subscription service - allows followers to subscribe to your website updates
Requirements: Email for signup + website with RSS feed (Blogger/WordPress have built-in RSS)
Example: Create a feed profile that lets people follow website updates via email
Final URL: follow.it/valley-spring-recovery-center
https://newsblur.com
What it is: RSS reader with shareable public pages - we create a public feed collection
Requirements: Email for signup
Example: Create an account and subscribe to your blog's RSS feed with a public page
Final URL: newsblur.com/site/[site-id]/valley-spring-recovery-center OR newsblur.com/folder/[folder-name]
https://www.inoreader.com
What it is: RSS reader with shareable public streams - we create a public feed collection
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Facebook/Apple account)
Example: Create an account with a public feed stream from your blog
Final URL: inoreader.com/stream/user/[id]/tag/Valley%20Spring%20Recovery%20Center/view/html
https://www.feedspot.com
What it is: RSS reader and blog discovery platform - we create a public feed collection
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Facebook account)
Example: Create a shareable feed folder with your blog's RSS
Final URL: feedspot.com/folder/[folder-id] or feedspot.com/u/valleyspringrecovery
https://writexo.com
What it is: Online writing/publishing platform - we create a public article about the business
Requirements: Email for signup
Example: Create a published article with business info and links
Final URL: writexo.com/share/[unique-id] or writexo.com/u/valleyspringrecovery/[article-title]
https://lnk.bio
What it is: Link-in-bio landing page (like Linktree) - we create a page with all brand links
Requirements: Email for signup (or social login)
Example: lnk.bio/alphiesconcrete
Final URL: lnk.bio/valleyspringrecovery
https://www.bloglovin.com
What it is: Blog discovery and following platform - we claim our Blogger/WordPress blog
Requirements: Email for signup + existing blog (Blogger or WordPress)
Example: Create a profile and claim your blog for discovery
Final URL: bloglovin.com/@valleyspringrecovery
https://feedly.com
What it is: RSS feed reader and content aggregator - we add our blog for discoverability
Requirements: Google account or email
Example: Create an account and add your blog's RSS feed
Final URL: feedly.com/i/subscription/feed/[encoded-blog-feed-url]
https://www.skillshare.com
What it is: Online learning community with user profiles - we create a business profile
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Facebook/Apple account)
Example: Create a profile with business info and website link
Final URL: skillshare.com/en/profile/Valley-Spring-Recovery-Center/[id]
https://alltop.com
What it is: Content aggregation site - we create a custom page with our RSS feed
Requirements: Email for signup + blog with RSS feed
Example: Create a "My Alltop" page that aggregates your blog content
Final URL: alltop.com/my/valleyspringrecovery
https://flipboard.com
What it is: Digital magazine/content curation platform - we create a magazine with business content
Requirements: Email, Google, Facebook, or Apple account
Example: flipboard.com/@alphiesconcrete
Final URL: flipboard.com/@valleyspringrecovery
https://feeder.co
What it is: RSS feed reader with discoverability - we submit our blog feed
Requirements: Email for signup + blog with RSS feed
Example: Add your blog to Feeder's discovery system
Final URL: feeder.co/discover/[id]/valleyspringrecovery OR your profile URL
https://www.protopage.com
What it is: Customizable start page with widgets - we create a public page with business info
Requirements: Email for signup
Example: Create a public start page with business description and links
Final URL: protopage.com/valleyspringrecovery
https://theoldreader.com
What it is: RSS feed reader with public profiles - we create a public feed collection
Requirements: Google account, Facebook, or email
Example: Create an account with your blog feed subscribed
Final URL: theoldreader.com/profile/valleyspringrecovery
https://justpaste.it
What it is: Simple text/content publishing platform - we create a public article about the business
Requirements: Email for account (optional - can create without account, but recommended)
Example: justpaste.it/u/alphiesconcrete
Final URL: justpaste.it/u/valleyspringrecovery AND justpaste.it/[article-slug]
https://sites.google.com
What it is: Free website builder by Google - we create a simple landing page
Requirements: Google account (Gmail)
Example: sites.google.com/view/alphiesconcrete
Final URL: sites.google.com/view/valleyspringrecovery
https://www.pearltrees.com
What it is: Visual bookmarking/curation tool - we create a collection of brand links
Requirements: Email for signup (or Google/Facebook/Twitter account)
Example: pearltrees.com/alphiesconcrete
Final URL: pearltrees.com/valleyspringrecovery
https://postach.io
What it is: Blogging platform that syncs with Evernote - we create a blog from Evernote notes
Requirements: Evernote account (must be set up first - see Platform 10)
Example: Create a blog that automatically publishes from your Evernote notebook
Final URL: valleyspringrecovery.postach.io
https://www.behance.net
What it is: Creative portfolio platform by Adobe - we create a business profile
Requirements: Adobe account (free to create)
Example: Create a profile with business info and upload some visual content
Final URL: behance.net/valleyspringrecovery
https://www.strikingly.com
What it is: Simple one-page website builder - "Make a website in minutes"
Requirements: Email, Facebook, or LinkedIn account
Final URL format: valleyspringrecovery.mystrikingly.com
https://about.me
What it is: Personal/business landing page with optional AI Virtual Twin feature
Requirements: Email for signup
Final URL format: about.me/valleyspringrecovery
https://www.reddit.com
What it is: Social news/community platform
Requirements: Email for signup
Final URL format: reddit.com/user/valleyspringrecovery
https://www.ted.com
What it is: Ideas platform with user profiles
Requirements: Email for signup
Final URL format: ted.com/profiles/[user-id]
https://disqus.com
What it is: Commenting platform with public profiles
Requirements: Email for signup
Final URL format: disqus.com/by/valleyspringrecovery/about
https://letterboxd.com
What it is: Film review/social platform with profiles
Requirements: Email for signup
Final URL format: letterboxd.com/valleyspringrecovery
https://all4webs.com
What it is: Free website hosting
Requirements: Email for signup
Final URL format: all4webs.com/valleyspringrecovery
https://www.kickstarter.com
What it is: Crowdfunding platform with public profiles
Requirements: Email for signup
Final URL format: kickstarter.com/profile/valleyspringrecovery/about
https://linktr.ee
What it is: Link-in-bio landing page - "Everything you are, in one simple link"
Requirements: Email, Google, or Apple account
Final URL format: linktr.ee/valleyspringrecovery
These are business directory listings. Most require similar information:
https://www.manta.com
https://dash.ezlocal.com
What it is: Free business directory that distributes your listing to 300+ sites including Google, Bing, Yahoo, Apple Maps, MapQuest, and Waze
Requirements: Email address for account creation
https://tupalo.com
What it is: International business directory (Vienna-based) with 4 million monthly visitors. Allows photos, videos, and coupons.
Requirements: Email address for account creation
https://foursquare.com
https://www.whofish.org
What it is: Local services directory for finding businesses and services
Requirements: Email for account creation
https://www.cataloxy.us
What it is: Free online catalog of companies. Regional versions exist for USA (.us), Canada (.com), Australia (.net)
Requirements: No account required for basic submission
https://www.bizhwy.com
What it is: Free business directory since 2003. Over 105,000 California businesses and 72,000 Florida businesses listed.
Requirements: Email address for account creation and verification
https://www.bizoforce.com
What it is: B2B innovation platform connecting businesses with technology solutions and service providers. Focuses on IT, AI, cloud computing, and digital services.
Requirements: Email for account creation
https://www.freebusinessdirectory.com
What it is: Free business search directory that helps users find exactly what they're looking for. Creates local citations important for SEO.
Requirements: Email for account creation
https://www.breken.com
What it is: Business directory for local services
Requirements: Email for account creation
https://pro.porch.com
https://www.houzz.com/pro
https://www.bark.com
What it is: Lead generation platform connecting service professionals with customers. Free to sign up, pay-per-lead system.
Requirements: Email address, service category
https://www.homify.com
What it is: Platform for architecture, interior design, building and decoration. Connects professionals with homeowners. Free to register.
Requirements: Email address, profile photo/logo
https://www.provenexpert.com
What it is: Review management platform that aggregates reviews from multiple sources into one profile. Displays Google star ratings for improved visibility.
Requirements: Email address for account creation
https://www.trustedpros.ca
What it is: Canadian contractor directory connecting homeowners with vetted professionals. Focuses on home improvement and renovation.
Requirements: Email, business license/insurance info for verification
https://www.buildzoom.com
What it is: Contractor matching platform with 4+ million contractor profiles. Free to claim, pay 2.5% referral fee on contracts.
Requirements: Business name and ZIP code to search/claim
https://threebestrated.com
What it is: Curated directory listing only the top 3 businesses in each category per city. Based on 50-point inspection including reviews, history, and complaints.
Requirements: Your business must pass their quality inspection to be listed
https://homeguide.com
What it is: Lead generation platform generating 50,000+ home improvement leads monthly. Free profile, pay only for leads you want.
Requirements: Email, service details
https://www.thebluebook.com
What it is: Construction industry network connecting contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Used for project bidding and networking.
Requirements: Email, business details, may require verification
The following directories follow a similar registration pattern. For each:
| # | Platform | URL | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Click4Homeservices | click4homeservices.com | Home services directory |
| 67 | Construction-Us | construction-us.org | Construction industry directory |
| 68 | Smartinsight | smartinsight.co | Business insights directory |
| 69 | Serviceprofessionalsnetwork | serviceprofessionalsnetwork.com | Service professionals network |
| 70 | USAHomePlus | usahomeplus.com | USA home services |
| 71 | Contractors Directory | contractors.directory | Contractor listings |
| 72 | Building-Material | building-material.org | Building industry directory |
| 73 | Gradedtradesmen | gradedtradesmen.com | Rated tradesmen listings |
| 74 | Homeservicezz | homeservicezz.com | Home services aggregator |
| 75 | Homebusinessexpo | homebusinessexpo.com | Home business listings |
| 76 | Homeizze | homeizze.com | Home services directory |
| 77 | Youthfulhome | youthfulhome.com | Home improvement directory |
| 78 | Home8 | home8.org | Home services listings |
| 79 | Home-Directory | home-directory.com | Home business directory |
| 80 | Bestincom | bestincom.com | Best in category listings |
| 81 | Homerepairzz | homerepairzz.com | Home repair services |
| 82 | Thebuildermarket | thebuildermarket.com | Builder marketplace |
| 83 | Homepros411 | homepros411.com | Home professionals info |
| 84 | Renoquotes | renoquotes.com | Renovation quotes platform |
| 85 | Meetyourmarkets | meetyourmarkets.com | Business networking |