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WebsiteAlive and Alive Chat Continue Record Growth in 2012 Company Records 32% Overall Gains and Expects Continued Advancement

Filed under: Blog — Tags: 2012, Advancement, Alive, Chat, company, Continue, Continued, Expects, Gains, growth, Overall, record, records, WebsiteAlive — @ 12:30 pm May 18, 2012

Houston, TX (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

WebsiteAlive and its award-winning, industry-leading Alive Chat continue to dominate the Live Chat/Click-to-Call market and 2012 looks to be another record-breaking year.

?2011 was another tremendous year for us. Not only did we see a 32% increase in the number of businesses using Alive Chat, we introduced new products such as Alive Dial ? our Click-to-Call platform that easily integrates with Alive Chat; added new features to enhance existing products; increased staff and opened a new west coast office in San Jose. WebsiteAlive is no longer just about Live Chat. We?re a complete communications company, connecting consumers to businesses the fastest way possible via the Internet and mobile platforms. From what we see so far, 2012 should be even bigger and better,? explained Adam J. Stass, Partner and CEO of WebsiteAlive.

In 2011, WebsiteAlive and TRUSTe, the leading privacy trustmark and provider of privacy solutions, and McAfee, the world’s largest dedicated security technology company, teamed up to offer the only private and secure online communication via Live Chat available today. Both have certified that Alive Chat has demonstrated its commitment to consumer privacy, trust and security online.

Over 11,000 web and mobile sites around the world are using Alive Chat as their Live Chat solution to meet and greet website visitors, answer questions and close sales. Stass continued, ?With the addition of McAfee and TRUSTe, visitors who frequent sites using Alive Chat can be confident their live chats are secure and private.

?We also had some fun watching three of our professional sports clients rise to the top in their respective fields ? the Dallas Mavericks winning the 2011 NBA Championship, the Boston Bruins winning the 2011 Stanley Cup and the LA Galaxy winning the 2011 MLS Cup.?

WebsiteAlive?s Alive Chat allows website visitors, email recipients, banner ad viewers or social media contacts to connect to company representatives and have questions answered instantly by clicking on an Alive Chat button or link embedded on a website, email, ad, Twitter account or Facebook fan page. Alive Chat is fully hosted on WebsiteAlive?s secure servers, which means there is no equipment to buy and no software to install. If users have an Internet connection and a web browser, they can use Alive Chat. With Alive Chat Mobile, which is included at no extra charge in all versions of Alive Chat, operators can take chats on the road with Internet-based mobile phones and chat with website visitors just as they would from their desktop.

Compatible with both PCs and Mac, Alive Chat is 100% customizable. Without any special programming knowledge, companies can easily brand Alive Chat windows with their logos and color schemes to match the company?s design, giving customers a fully integrated experience.

For more information or to add WebsiteAlive?s Alive Chat to your website, contact WebsiteAlive at 888-696-4513, email them at sales@websitealive.com or visit them on the web at http://www.websitealive.com.

About WebsiteAlive?http://www.websitealive.com

Since 2004 Alive Chat software from WebsiteAlive has been the leader in cross-platform/cross-browser Live Chat support. Alive Chat software provides instant, real time chat between company support representatives and their customers. Cost effective for every market segment, Alive Chat software works on any computer with a standard web browser and Internet connection as well as Internet-based mobile phones, to increase leads and sales, reduce shopping cart abandonment, support costs and phone calls as well as increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Used and trusted by more than 11,000 web and mobile sites including Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., Acxiom, Bridgestone Golf, MacMall.com, Loews Hotel, Shadow Creek Ranch, Ooma, Bluehost, Magellan Jets, Dallas Mavericks, NY Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, The San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, LA Galaxy and NY Red Bulls to name a few, WebsiteAlive?s industry-leading Alive Chat technology platform provides one of the best online Live Chat solutions available today.







Could at least 1 cruise ship “house” some of the needy in Haiti?

Filed under: Blog — Tags: could, cruise, Haiti, house, least, needy, ship, some — @ 12:30 pm May 14, 2012

Question by inapat1: Could at least 1 cruise ship “house” some of the needy in Haiti?
I checked the passenger occupancy and some of the ships could hold over 3000 passengers, comfortably. There are also the employee cabins. The floor would be better than those poor souls having to lay on the rock and in the dirt or on the concrete. Pool chairs could even be used. If it’s a matter of the cruise lines loosing money or financial concern, could some of the millions in relief money help? Also, how would one ask or suggest for this kind of help? Maybe this could help some of those in need.

Best answer:

Answer by ~~Birdy~~
good idea

I don’t see it happening though, but you never know

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Caribbean Getaways Made Affordable With All Inclusive Rates

Filed under: Blog — Tags: Affordable, caribbean, getaways, inclusive, made, Rates — @ 12:30 pm May 8, 2012

Caribbean Getaways Made Affordable With All Inclusive Rates

Article by Liz Fenoa

Beachfront serenity is done first class and the affordable way with an all inclusive Caribbean holidays done your own way. Caribbean holidays are the world’s most popular destination for waterfront accommodation, sensational outdoor recreation and carefree island living priced just right twelve months a year.

The all inclusive Caribbean holiday means value and quality all rolled together into one low cost island escape that won’t break the bank. Regarded as one of the best travel deals in the industry, your Caribbean holiday includes round trip international airfare, airport shuttle service, choice of beachfront or mountain side accommodation, all non-motorized hotel and resort recreation, and three square meals a day from a sumptuous buffet. In addition to traditional Caribbean escapes, the region is famous for its wedding and honeymoon packages to make any island bride smile. Basic wedding packages are complimentary with a honeymoon suite reservation and may be upgraded to grand Caribbean style.

The Caribbean islands offer surreal sunsets, rich rain forest foliage and some of the friendliest locals to meet and greet along the way. Swim with the dolphins or wade with the manta rays, nature enthusiasts can take their fill with horse riding along the shores, bird watching at its best or stay high and dry with a tranquil cruise on the glass bottom boats. Hook up and fly from some of the most challenging zip lines in the world, or hike and bike your way to paradise on the region’s most scenic trails.

Caribbean all inclusive holidays are ideal for romantic getaways, action-packed family travel or the next frontier for the adventurous solo traveler. Book early and save with a Caribbean steal of a deal tailor-made to suit your active lifestyle. When it comes to sun, surf and water sports, no one can dish them up at rock bottom rates like the Caribbean all inclusive packages.

Chosen by savvy travellers around the world, the Caribbean receives millions of first-time and return visitors every year for affordable island getaways at the price they want to pay. Although early booking is recommended to secure your first choice of islands and departure dates, late deals abound to get you in at the last minute. Shop late and arrive at your destination on time, or book early and secure your space on the sand with special industry rates and seasonal holiday deals. From Barbados to Bermuda, Jamaica and to Cuba, the all inclusive Caribbean is easy to book and jammed packed with holiday savings.

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Idyllic Eastern, Western & Southern Caribbean Cruises

Filed under: Blog — Tags: caribbean, cruises, Eastern, idyllic, southern, Western — @ 12:30 pm April 10, 2012

Idyllic Eastern, Western & Southern Caribbean Cruises

Article by Cindy Heller

The winter season affects our mood and if you feel like getting out of the rut, an eastern Caribbean cruise might be the cure. That what your physician might prescribe; a trip to energize and restore you to the usual vibrant self again. At times the cold, harsh winter makes you feel less lively but the sun soak Caribbean will reinvigorate you.

If there is a lack of vibrancy in your life, consider a cruise vacation to the eastern Caribbean and that might restore you. The idyllic and beauty of the eastern Caribbean islands has so much to offer, not just to relax and revitalize but adding the zest that is missing at the moment.

Lacking a focus in your life and negativity creeps in but a vacation to the eastern Caribbean island will take your mind of it as you will be too busy enjoying the cruise to think about it. The charm of the local, beguiling sights of the islands, sun basked beaches and the fun-filled activities will make you forget the dull, monotonous routine that have engulfed your life. Once done with the cruise, you will want to consider a second trip.

The trip can be by yourself or with your folks but an eastern Caribbean cruise will have everything for everyone. Plenty of entertainment such as casino, shopping, dancing to live music and be treated like royalty by crew members serving you meal and drinks when you are lounging by the deck pool. The cruise can be for just a few days to weeks, depending on how long you want to be pampered.

Do not hesitate; book you ticket right now and have the cruise of a lifetime as there are just about every package for all budget types. Caribbean is a world away from your monotonous and dull existence and a cruise to re-energize your spirit and soul as well as your body.

On the other hand a western Caribbean cruise can offer just as much. Majority of the Caribbean cruise liners provide the cruise to western Caribbean as it is very popular with vacationers. Among the benefits are the opportunity to tour various islands and partake in their history with locations such as Mexico and South America and occasional ports of Key West and New Orleans.

Get ready the necessary documentations as you will require it and now majority of the cruise liners requested for it to deal ahead with the modification of the travel laws from 2008. From there, you can check up the offer for western Caribbean cruise by checking up the places you will like to stop over as well as the right vessel for you.

Majority of the cruise liners strictly abide by a quality standard in service and dining but they have different packages for diverse types of travelers. For instant if you are bringing along the kids, then check up one which has plenty of activities centered on them

It is necessary to plan ahead to avoid disappointment, for instant, the types of programs they offer and the appropriate type of attires to bring along. Both formal and casual wears are necessary and some vessels require you to adhere to strict dress codes. Check with the western Caribbean cruise liner and pack accordingly. A sturdy and comfortable shoes is essential for the trip to the islands, thus with sufficient preparation, you can enjoy your cruise to the western Caribbean with assurance.

You can seek romance and bask in the sun on the beautiful beaches for your southern Caribbean cruise. Similar to the eastern and western Caribbean cruises, you will be treated like royalty. All sort of entertainment will be on offer on the southern Caribbean cruise and you will get plenty of meal, beverages, music and activities. Like-minded people seeking romance just like you and you might find your companion onboard.

Get rid of your inhibitions as everybody will be just like you and with plenty of activities on the southern Caribbean cruise organized around couples, you will have a partner for all programs. Most will be unknown to you but that where your journey begins on your search for a partner.

After the entire introduction and mixing around, you can spend time with the special someone on a dining date. As the vessel is so huge, with plenty of private dining areas; it just likes your personal yacht. You can also spend time exploring the idyllic islands. Take in the sights; mix with the charming local, shop for souvenir you’re your chosen companion. You may never know that it will spark a romance to last a lifetime, so let loose of the inhibitions and enjoy yourself fully on the southern Caribbean cruise.

Cindy Heller is a professional writer. Visit luxury caribbean cruise to learn more about eastern caribbean cruise and western caribbean cruise.










What are the best things to buy for babyproofing?

Filed under: Blog — Tags: babyproofing, best, things — @ 12:30 pm April 9, 2012

Question by Elizabeth: What are the best things to buy for babyproofing?
My 7 month old daughter is starting to “cruise” holding onto furniture and is crawling. Propping up pillows on the table legs just isn’t doing it anymore. I bought socket protectors, what else is useful?

Best answer:

Answer by carpediemmaster
cupboard locks
move all your cleaning liquids etc to space above
bleach etc

What do you think? Answer below!

Big Changes are Happening at Franchise Clique

Filed under: Blog — Tags: Changes, Clique, Franchise, Happening — @ 12:30 pm April 8, 2012


Charleston, SC (PRWEB) April 01, 2012

Big exciting changes and more entrepreneurial opportunities are coming to Franchise Clique. The online based company has recently announced an additional opportunity with their newest client Expedia CruiseShip Centers Franchise. Franchise Clique is excited to include Expedia Cruise Ship Centers. Expedia CruiseShip centers will also offer retail center information as well within the franchise directory. Franchise Clique works hard to find the best franchises available for its customers, and it does have a very extensive customer base. Expedia Cruise Ship Centers expects to receive new leads for potential franchisees from this extensive customer base, which means that Expedia Cruise Ship Centers hopes to expand their current fleet of 150 retail centers to additional places in North America and Canada.

For a lot of people that do not know what Franchise Clique is announcing, it simply means that the cruise ship section of the Expedia company has gotten together with Franchise Clique. This partnership agreement allows Franchise Clique to post the information that Expedia has approved. Expedia wants to have more visibility around North America and Canada, so they went to Franchise Clique to advertise. This partnership provides greater visibility to both parties, and enhances the offerings of each.

Franchise Clique, located in South Carolina and an accredited internet-based company, also specializes in lead generation services and solutions for franchises and business opportunities. They are the premier source for hopeful entrepreneurs to find the right franchise for them. They have employed a comprehensive directory for hundreds of the best franchises and business opportunities. Their other current franchises include Meineke Car Care Centers, Allstate Insurance Company, and even 7-Eleven, in locations such as New York, California, Texas, Alaska, and Saskatchewan. They have worked long and hard since 2009 to become one of the best sources for hopeful entrepreneurs.

Established in 1987, Expedia Cruise Ship Centers is currently located in British Columbia, and is a web-based company that specializes in cruises and vacations. Expedia Cruise Ship Centers currently offer 150 retail service locations and more are expected soon. Expedia Cruise Ship Centers pride themselves in offering the largest selections of cruise ships and cruise ship destinations. Their 3,500 strong customer service representatives can offer the customer the best vacation travel packages available. The Expedia Cruise Ship Company is currently offering cruise packages to destinations like Africa, Asia, The Bahamas, Europe, Alaska, and even cruises around the world. The Expedia Cruise Ship Center, which is a division of Expedia, has been in business for nearly 25 years.

In conclusion, Expedia Cruise Centers Franchise have partnered with one of the most successful entrepreneurial franchise companies, called Franchise Clique. The two companies partnered in March 2012 in order to provide greater visibility to both partners, enhancing the offerings of each. Both companies have clients as well as exciting new opportunities to offer the other.

FranchiseClique.com connects entrepreneurs with their perfect franchise fit. Franchise Clique’s easy to use comprehensive directory lists hundreds of the best franchise and business opportunities for sale. Franchise Clique has all the information needed to identify which business is right for entrepreneurs.





My mother in law told me they have made a new National Holiday, “Family Day”?

Filed under: Blog — Tags: family, holiday, made, Mother, National, they, told — @ 12:30 pm April 7, 2012

Question by Trix_R_not_4_kids: My mother in law told me they have made a new National Holiday, “Family Day”?
I’m not sure who “they” are, but apparently it’s on February 18th. Can anyone tell me more about this day? Who declared it?
Latino Heat, that is possible. LOL!

Best answer:

Answer by Wounded Duck
Not in the US

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The Benefits of Requesting International Shipping Quotes

Filed under: Blog — Tags: benefits, international, Quotes, Requesting, Shipping — @ 12:30 pm April 6, 2012

The Benefits of Requesting International Shipping Quotes

International shipping is not a cheap operation. There are a number of factors that have an impact on the cost of shipping and hence, you need to consider all these factors before deciding on a company that can give you maximum benefits in minimum rates. However, it should also be understood that cost should never be the sole deciding criterion. There are a number of other aspects such as efficiency of shipping and the various facilities provided that need greater emphasis than cost alone. Nevertheless, requesting quotes does make the entire selection process much easier. Below given are four major benefits of requesting international shipping quotes.

Precise cost estimation:

One of the biggest benefits of requesting quotes for shipping to France from US or to any other country is that you get to know the precise cost estimation before you decide on a shipping company.

It gives you the ability to manage your finances in a much better manner. You can allot the required money for shipping as well. Since international shipping such as shipping to England from US can be pretty expensive, it is good to have a precise know-how about the finances required much in advance of the shipping time.

Ability to compare different shippers:

The second benefit of requesting quotes is that you get to compare the prices and facilities provided by different companies. Quotes are the common benchmark on which you can you can evaluate shippers and choose one that suits all your requirements. In addition to the price, you also get to know about the various facilities provided such as warehousing, insurance and other details. Furthermore, a complete quote also mentions the route of shipping. Equipped with this knowledge, you can make the final choice if you require cargo shipping to France from US.

Saves a lot of time and effort

If you have to decide on a suitable company for shipping to England from US, you need time to go through the various facilities provided, call the customer care and discuss costs and repeat the process with each shipping company. A better solution is to approach a website that provides quotes from different companies. These websites are a common stop for various shipping companies. When you request a quote in these websites, the website in turn communicates to several shipping companies and they send you their individual quotes. This saves you a lot of time and effort.

Quotes are offered free

The first stage in shipping to France from US, which is the planning and selection stage, can be very cost-effective because quotes are offered free of cost. Also, quotes are sent to you through email and they reach you within twenty-four hours. You can request quotes from many companies and still not be light in the pocket.

So, essentially, quotes can be your way to better financial management whenever you require shipping to England from US or to any other country in the world. You can check out various features and charges on a common platform and choose the best shipping company.

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iLOC Announces New TRiLOC? GPS Locator for Autism and Alzheimer?s

Filed under: Blog — Tags: Alzheimers, announces, Autism, iLOC, Locator, TRiLOC — @ 12:30 pm April 5, 2012


Montreal, Qu?bec (PRWEB) April 02, 2012

iLOC Technologies Inc. (iLOC) announced today (World Autism Awareness Day) the upcoming launch of its newest product, the TRiLOC? GPS locator. Over 2 years of research resulted in a unique blend of cellular, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technologies, while maintaining an aesthetic design, simplicity and long battery life. Designed specifically to be wrist worn by individuals with special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Alzheimer?s disease, the TRiLOC? GPS Locator can also be used by women in distress, lone workers, cruise ship & theme park patrons and many other applications.

?The reasons for developing the TRiLOC? GPS Locator resulted mainly from discussions with parents who also have a child with ASD. They often expressed how they couldn?t find a suitable GPS tracking product and described the stress felt every day that their child may become lost, run off or wander, possibly getting injured or worse. Some spend hundreds of dollars in gas every month looking for their child. The features, functions and technologies implemented into TRiLOC? were carefully chosen based on the direct feedback and recommendations from parents and care givers who live with these stresses on a daily basis? says Tony Fama, iLOC President and CEO.

In the USA and Canada, there are over 500,000 individuals with ASD (1 in 88 children), and over 5.5 million seniors suffering from Alzheimer?s disease, growing by 5 and 10 percent year over year respectively. Globally, over 30 million individuals suffer from ASD or Alzheimer?s disease. According to an on-line poll, over 90 percent of children with ASD will elope from a safe environment (AWAARE) and over 60 percent of people with Alzheimer?s disease will wander, which can lead to situations endangering their lives. On average there?s a little more then 2 persons providing care for every special needs individual, amounting to over 60 million parents and care givers worldwide. The intent of the TRiLOC? GPS Locator is to provide those care givers and parent?s peace-of-mind, allowing them to reduce or minimize the need for constant supervision, allowing children to play more freely, or teenagers and adults to enjoy more autonomy and independence.

?We?ve managed to combine a high level of wireless data and voice technology into a small package while meeting regulatory and wireless industry standards?, says Yves Messier, iLOC CTO. The TRiLOC? GPS Locator provides advanced outdoor and indoor locating capability and incorporates Bluetooth 4.0 technology to communicate with remote health monitoring, smart home and electronic security devices. The locator also supports bi-directional voice communication so that in an emergency, the parent or care giver can call the individual wearing the locator to rapidly assess the situation.

About iLOC

iLOC Technologies Inc. is a privately held corporation located in Montreal, Canada. Its mission is to provide leading edge, cost effective and innovative personal safety & security products and services that promote end user peace-of-mind. iLOC value?s its customers and reseller?s and communicates its appreciation through continuous product innovation, consistent quality and outstanding service that exceeds customer expectations. The iLOC Executive Management Team members are all directly or indirectly connected to persons with special needs and are committed to making a difference for them and for the parents and care givers of those persons.





Cruise Deals from Florida – Affordable Impressive Offers!

Filed under: Blog — Tags: Affordable, cruise, deals, florida, From, Impressive, offers — @ 12:30 pm April 2, 2012

Cruise Deals from Florida – Affordable Impressive Offers!

Article by Carol Ang

People that have desires to go in cruise vacation are able to get advantages from cruise deals. One of the ideal is known as cruise deals from Florida which will assist you to your cruise vacation in a very cost intelligent way. Those cruise deals are suited to those which wants to get rid of their pressure, tense from their works, dullness, becoming exhausted or even to those that are tired and sick of handling heavy and major difficulties as if they carry the world on their back! This really is scary. Thinking about it can give you headache and you could possibly go ridiculous. So here’s the thing, to get your mind be relieve from pains trigger by a lot of difficulties in life, the solution is to book for cruise deals from Florida. This can surely brings you comfort and enjoyable moments just like you are in a paradise. Surely nice to hear right? Well, you can possibly get it all here. If you find yourself interested, please continue on reading.

Several cruise deals from Florida available are economical and certainly offers good quality time throughout the sailing trip. The length of your staying in cruise is usually authorize based on your condition, is it a one day trip or longer vacation on cruise? Typically, Florida cruise trips are really expensive but if you are searching for low-priced cruise deals from Florida, you can still get all the fun you want at an economical price that is certainly enough for your budget. But hey! You should come here in Florida first to hop on the selected cruises from Florida to obtain this and do all the fun like what you dreamed of.

So here, you can decide on those cruise deals you prefer. One is the Bahamas celebration of which gives pleasant cruise that’s suitable for the financial budget. The trip last for about two nights and three days at a minimum for 9 only. This valuable package offer covers eat all you can together with appealing cabins. Thinking about this will probably relieve your anxiety by way of Bahamas celebration cruise. You’ll be able to organize your exclusive occasion here at a minimum price.

However, if you are planning to get a fun sailing in the cruise deals from Florida and wish to invest your money as low 0 just for a day long trip, then the ideal selection for you is a Discovery cruise. The deal includes your lunch and dinner buffet possessing eat all you can. In addition, it gives two nights and three days in very fair price that is just reachable to your budget. There’s also an offer 2 Day Cruise which gives all the things you seek from the cruise line.

Cruise Magic is also the best offered from cruise deals from Florida. It gives duration of 3 to 4 days long cruises at practical prices. Grab the offers now from Cruise Magic to get the top deal for Caribbean cruise.

Those are the offered cruise offers which are perfect to your tight budget. I’m pretty sure you’re going to appreciate it and wanting it more and more. Hurry and get one now!

Carol Ang is a proud contributing author and writes articles on several subjects including ebook publishing. You can read more of Carol’s articles or visit her site at cruises from Florida.










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