nextBlock.com! FAQ

Find answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about nextBlock.com.

What is nextBlock.com?

nextBlock.com is a local community directory of products and services from ‘small’ neighborhood stores, restaurants and services. It is a friendly and affordable means for small businesses to list and display their products online, without requiring a website.

Discover the 'unique flavor' of each community through local business. Take a stroll on our e-sidewalk to local business, and feel at home wherever you are!

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Can I buy products on-line at nextBlock.com?

nextBlock.com does not sell products on line. If the business has a website that accepts on-line shopping, then you could place your order through that vendor.

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  • By keyword search. Enter keyword on searchbox and click GO.
  • By category search. Choose your city and click GO to activate categories.
  • By business or contact name. Use Business searchbox in left column and click GO.

When using nextBlock.com to find what you want, be aware that nextBlock.com ignores common words and characters such as "where" and "how", as well as certain single digits and single letters, because they tend to slow down your search without improving the results.

nextBlock.com searches are NOT case sensitive. All letters, regardless of how you type them, will be understood as lower case.

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How do I use Request A Product feature?

Post a CONFIDENTIAL request to local businesses for what you want. Find the link, Request A Product and enter your specific item and category. Click Submit to get a list of all local businesses who are notified of your request.

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How do I use the Shopping Notes feature?

Click the notepad icon in each product display to add items to your list. View and Print your Shopping Notes anytime. Save time, compare products and organize your local errands!

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Why should I list my business on nextBlock.com?

The main goal of nextBlock.com is to link customers to you.
When customers search by keywords pertaining to your products and services, in search engines or nextBlock.com, they are directed and linked to your Business listing on nextBlock.com. With nextBlock.com, you have a simple yet powerful marketing tool you can self-update anytime, to post and display your products online without requiring your own website. Your business and products online helps customers think of you when they want what you offer, since they rarely search by business names, but mostly by keywords for products and services they want.

  • List your business and products in several categories.
  • Post as many products as you wish; include photos and details you want.
  • See your own Homepage and products online instantly; edit your entries anytime!
  • Respond to customers with specific requests, through Request A Product.
  • Promote your special sales and clearances.

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How much does it cost to list my business on nextBlock.com?

You can choose from three Service Plans to fit your budget and your purpose for being online. The membership fee includes unlimited changes you wish to make, anytime. You can use your inventory page(s) to remind and update your customers of your services, sales, etc., as much as you want.

Membership Service Plans
Type Duration Cost
Basic Business Card Listing 1 year FREE
Choose this for existing customers who search by your exact business or contact name.
Enhanced Webcard Listing 1 year $ 99.00
Choose this for all customers who search by keywords in your business name and description.
Premium Webstore Listing Promotion 1 year  $299.00
Choose this for all customers who search by keywords in your business AND product names and descriptions.
ADVERTISING LINKS
Type Duration Cost
Banner - Home Page 1 year $300.00
Banner - Category Page 1 year Included in Webstore
Text Link (Cool Sites)- Home Page 1 year $200.00
Text Link (Cool Sites)- Category Page 1 year Included in Webstore
Area Events Promotion Per event Free

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I'm non-profit. Can nextBlock.com do something for me?

nextBlock.com will donate 1% of our gross revenues to your local community charities to help raise the quality of life and keep your neighborhood beautiful.

  • Promote community awareness by letting residents know about your services.
  • Invite community participation in your Area Events and services right in your neighborhood.
  • Remind the community that you are right down the block, serving them!

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What can nextBlock.com do for my community?

nextBlock.com helps keep the vitality of neighborhood businesses by promoting local business.

  • It provides the 'anytime' link for local vendors to help customers think local and find what they want, locally
  • It helps keep important revenue to raise quality of life for communities where it belongs, right at home!

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How Do I Register My Business?

  1. Click on "List My Business", on left column of nextBlock.com.
  2. Choose a service plan from Compare Service Plans.
  3. Fill out each field box with your Business information, using Tab key to move to each one.
  4. Describe your business. Use keywords that Customers will use to find your product/service.
  5. Enter the Display City where you want your business to be listed.
  6. Enter your Username of 6-12 characters, no spaces. Enter again to confirm.
  7. Continue to Step 2 to choose any and all categories that fit your business.
  8. Continue to Step 3 to enter your credit card number and expiration date.
  9. Use 'Previous Page' button to edit your entries or click 'OK' to proceed.
  10. Complete your registration by clicking 'Get my Business online'.
  11. Print this page for your records. Your Registration is complete!

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How Do I Edit My Business Registration?

  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Click 'Edit Your Registration Details' in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Edit any information you wish to change except User Name which cannot be changed.
  4. Click 'Back' to edit and re-enter new information or to make new selections.
  5. 'Submit' to complete your registration.

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How do I Add A Logo to My Webcard?

  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Click 'Add/Edit Your Logo' in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Click 'Browse for Photo'.
  4. Choose an image from your computer files in jpg or gif format, 115 x 115 pixels.
  5. Double-click image to insert logo display in your Webcard.
  6. Click OK and check logo display on your Webcard.

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How do I Add My Products and/or Services?

  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Click 'Add/Edit Products' in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Choose your Product Classification by clicking arrow on Classification field.
  4. Choose your Product Category by clicking arrow on Category field
  5. Enter Product name, using Keywords that Customers are likely to use in searching.
  6. Enter Product Description, up to 100 characters using Keywords that Customers are likely to use in searching. Product Description will display if no photo is submitted.
  7. Enter Product Price in numbers only without the $ sign or any text.
  8. Enter optional Product Brand, Model in appropriate fields.
  9. Change Display Period of Product by clicking on Calendar widget on right side of field.
  10. Double-click on date of your choice. Do the same with Display Period From.
  11. Enter Discount in percentage or dollar amount, if applicable.
  12. Change Display Period of Product by clicking on arrow for Calendar widget.
  13. Double-click on date of your choice.
  14. Repeat with Display Period To, not later than your registration expiry date.
  15. 'Submit' to complete adding product.

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How do I Edit/Add Photo to my Products and/or Service?

  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Click 'Add/Edit Products' in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Click on link for an existing product to add or change picture to. Scroll down to Submit.
  4. Click 'Browse for Photo'.
  5. Choose an image from your computer files in jpg or gif format, 115 x 115 pixels.
  6. Double-click image to attach to your product listing.
  7. Click OK and check photo display on your product listing.

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How do I Create Coupons Online??

  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Click 'Add a Coupon' in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Select Home Page or Category Result Pages to display link to your banner.
  4. Change Display Period of Discount by clicking on arrow for Calendar widget.
  5. Double-click on date of your choice.
  6. Repeat with Display Period To, not later than your registration expiry date.
  7. 'Submit' to complete display of your Coupon.

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How do I List Special Events in My Area?

  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Click on " Add Special Area Event" in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Change Display Period of Area Event by clicking on arrow for Calendar widget.
  4. Double-click on date of your choice. Do the same with Display Period From.
  5. Fill in all the appropriate fields for title and description of event.
  6. Review and 'Submit' to complete listing for "Area Events" display

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  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Click "Add a Banner Link…" in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Select Home Page or Category Result Pages to display link to your banner.
  4. Change Display Period of Banner Link by clicking on arrow for Calendar widget.
  5. Double-click on date of your choice. Do the same with Display Period From.
  6. Enter address of your website, i.e. www.yourwebsitename.com on appropriate field.
  7. 'Submit' to complete display of Banner link.

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  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Click "Add a Text Link to Favorite Sites" in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Select Home Page or Category Result Pages to display link to your banner.
  4. Change Display Period of Area Event by clicking on Calendar widget on right side of field.
  5. Double-click on date of your choice. Do the same with Display Period From.
  6. Enter the address of your website, i.e. www.yourwebsitename.com.
  7. Enter link text, using an enticing description to attract customers.
  8. 'Submit' to complete display of Text link.

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How do I Respond to Customer Request for Products?

  1. Log in with your Username and Password to enter Member Welcome page.
  2. Find 'Customer Requests' in Control Panel (also at bottom of page).
  3. Double-click and copy any product that you are able to provide.
  4. Paste "Product Name" used by Customer in designated field.
  5. 'Submit' if you already have this product in your Product Inventory
  6. Or Add product to your inventory.

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