Localloop Announces Platform to Connect Consumers with 3rd Party Certified Local Businesses

Edmonds, Washington – April 14, 2011- Today’s contracting marketplace has left many small businesses feeling cut out of a once vibrant economy, and with the rising costs of fuel, rampant inflation, and 11,000 Baby Boomers retiring per day, business owners are once again feeling squeezed. Our once massive consumer spending base will contract up to 35 percent; taking with it many businesses not prepared to compete in a shrinking market. All is not lost, Localloop.com a new Puget Sound company has compelling solutions to combat these challenges.

“Our groundbreaking marketing systems were designed to ensure customer satisfaction by creating a rigorous set of performance standards for businesses that currently don’t exist,” says Jason Gaylord, founder and CEO. “Businesses that qualify for the Localloop Certification demonstrate a commitment to positive customer experiences and a level of accountability that has been lacking in the business world,” he adds. “Through the creation of Localloop.com and our proprietary certification tool we have reduced marketing costs by aggregating top performing businesses in an add-free online environment, provided free to consumers.”

Localloop’s mission, says Gaylord “is to drastically change current advertising and marketing tactics by finally putting customers and businesses on parallel paths. This mission is not only unique, but is what drives us to seek out ethical and accountable companies to join our movement. A movement built upon the true measurements of successful business relationships, compatibility and performance.”

The engine behind this venture is Localloop.com which serves as a free portal to consumers and Certified Businesses, as well as a powerful knowledge base to help improve communication practices. “The idea behind our knowledge base is to provide businesses with an avenue for building trusted relationships, maximizing competitive opportunities, and communicating the depth and value of their products and services.” explains Gaylord. “People want clear, concise, information from businesses in their community. Experts they can trust. Localloop helps local business provide this information without hype or annoying advertising.

No annoying advertising and the peace of mind that privacy is never compromised clearly embodies a different approach to current marketing and advertising strategies. In a world where consumers are wary of traditional advertising tactics, they are starved for this type of accountability platform. “There is a lot of so-called consumer information and local shopping directories on the Web,” says Gaylord, “but none offer the level of objective information, dimensions of compatibility, and business accountability offered.” Localloop is privately funded.