What's new: Boise firm uses the Net to help businesses grow

Boise company Seybold Scientific offers services for businesses that want to increase their online visibility.

"We do much more than help companies get found online; we help entrepreneurs' dreams come true," said company president George Seybold. "With the recent layoffs in the Boise market, we have seen a number of new businesses springing forward looking to get a foothold on the Internet. We consult these companies on their online marketing approach and help them realize their vision."

Services include online marketing, search engine optimization, social media optimization, pay-per-click management, search engine advertising, consulting, blog services, Web analytics and Web development.

"Online marketing affords us the ability to measure the performance of a marketing campaign in a way that traditional media does not," Seybold said. "Its broad and affordable reach allows merchants of all sizes and capabilities the ability to open shop with a very low barrier of entry. We enjoy helping our clients succeed."

Seybold has more than 10 years of experience in online marketing. He previously was the lead online marketer for iLevel, Weyerhaeuser's Building Materials Division, where he provided strategic guidance and oversight for the division's online properties, online media promotions and interactions.

Seybold Scientific is located at 512 W. Bannock St., Boise. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 639-0781 or visit www.seyboldinc.com.

Phone service provider expands in Idaho

VoicePulse, a broadband phone and VoIP service provider based in North Brunswick, N.J., recently expanded its coverage in Idaho.

"We now have phone numbers in 37 rate centers, more across the entire state of Idaho than any other pure-play VoIP provider," said Monica Haley, marketing associate for the company.

VoicePulse broadband phone service plans, starting at $14.99 per month, have more than 20 features to help organize and make your life simpler, a representative said. Features include telemarketer blocking, anonymous call rejection and voicemail with optional e-mail delivery.

"We've seen an increase in demand for service in the Midwest and West so we quickly took action to reach consumers and businesses out there," said Ketan Patel, VoicePulse chief operating officer. "While VoicePulse already services most of the West, we are always looking to fill in the gaps. We also aim to offer statewide coverage, not only in the major cities like our competitors. Our customers can now pick phone numbers from large cities like Boise and smaller cities like Wallace. If you can get high-speed broadband access, you can save money with VoicePulse service."

VoicePulse for Business and Wholesale is a prepaid service and can be customized based upon individual needs.

For more information visit the Web site at www.voicepulse.com or call 732-339-5100.

Stephanie Eddy: 377-6481

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