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communications and community
The Preservation Ohio Online Network
As an example of the reach of Preservation Ohio’s online presence, these sample Google search rankings were obtained in January, 2010:
Keywords — Ranking
- Ohio historic preservation – 4th of top 10 of 314,000 total links
- Brewery for sale Ohio – 1st of 319,000 total links
- Ohio downtown revitalization – 3 of first 10 of 157,000 total links
- Neighborhood revitalization Ohio – 5 of first 10, including the top 4 of 57,100 total links
- Preservation easements in Ohio – 4 of first 10 of 166,000 total links
- Downtowns in Ohio – 2 of top 10 of 1,030,000 total links
- Social networking and historic preservation – 1st of top 10 of 443,000 total links
- Ohio downtown revitalization – 3 of first 10 of 157,000 total links
MyHometownOhio
Preservation Ohio’s blog, MyHometownOhio, was the first statewide blog promoting statewide historic preservation and downtown revitalization when it launched in July of 2006. Three and a half years later, it is the leading online magazine of its kind, and is interconnected with several other blogs across Ohio and the country. Stories posted on MyHometownOhio have been picked up by major media outlets across the state, including the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch and others.
Click here to visit MyHometownOhio.
The Ohio Preservation Network
In late March, 2009, Preservation Ohio unveiled the country’s first comprehensive social networking site for historic preservaiton, downtown/neighborhood revitalization, heritage tourism and smart/sustainable growth. The Ohio Preservation Network brings Ohioans together to share ideas, enthusiasm and resources.
Click here to visit The Ohio Preservation Network.
Ohio Classic Properties
Coming soon will be the latest in Preservation Ohio’s online resources — the country’s first site for those selling and seeking to purchase historic and traditional real estate. Ohio Classic Properties will also feature a listing of real estate agents statewide that concentrate on such properties, and/or have expertise in the field. “Ohio’s Great Neighborhoods” will also be highlighted, showcasing traditional residential areas statewide that have developed a strong sense of place and work to keep that sense intact.
You can also find Preservation Ohio on:
Twitter – click here
Facebook – click here
MySpace — click here
Flickr – click here
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