.coop eNewsletter
April 30, 2009
Welcome to the New .Coop
eNewsletter
We're starting off small with some very
special announcements but we hope you will help us build a
newsletter that provides you with information that you need about
the .coop community on the Internet.
Additional features for future editions include a Co-op
Profile where we take a look at some of the cooperatives around the
world that are using .coop and get them to share their experiences.
We also plan to highlight .coop programs and activities and news
from the Internet domain community that may have an impact on .coop
users.
To better serve you, we welcome your
comments, constructive suggestions and contributions for future
quarterly editions. Please send these to us at support@nic.coop.
This first newsletter is going to all .coop name holders
but others can sign up on the www.coop
website. You can also sign up for our RSS feed in the Registry News
area on the website.
Please read on for some exciting news for .coop
users - and thanks for your support of .coop -the co-op brand on
the Internet.
New Map-Based .Coop
Directory Launched on 29 April
DotCoop is proud to announce its improved member
directory at www.directory.coop. The new map-based service provides
the following benefits:
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The dotCoop directory has geo-tagged every resolving
.coop domain into its new, map-based
directory. This is provided free of charge with the
registration and resolution of a .coop domain.
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The dotCoop directory enables every member to add
video, photo and contact information to their listing. Each member
also has their own, unique map - and in turn, their own unique map
URL, enhancing search engine optimization for their
domain.
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The dotCoop directory helps members share their maps
via custom widgets. Each member map has a unique widget that can be
posted on social networks, member websites and other partners
thereby generating additional traffic to member
sites.
DotCoop
invites owners of .coop domains to edit, update and enhance their
listing by visiting http://www.directory.coop
.
About SiteSee:
The new dotCoop directory is powered by SiteSee, a
powerful marketing tool that combines customized online maps with
videos, pictures and additional content to increase traffic to
member directories from search engines. SiteSee's built-in
technology also enables organizations to share their directories
via social networking sites. For more information or to create your
own directory, visit www.sitesee.com
Submit your Global Awards Entry Today!
The deadline for entry for the first
ever Global Awards for Cooperative Excellence is coming up on
31
May. There is
no cost to enter and the entire process is online and available in
English, French and Spanish at www.globalawards.coop
There are three awards available based
on the size of your co-op's revenue or assets. So every size of
co-op has the potential to win!
The award asks you to provide
information in five different areas that connect your business
activities and cooperative principles. You can then attach any
supporting documents that illustrate the activities or initiatives
that you identify in your responses. If you don't have items in
every area, that's fine. Some
co-ops might be working on a phased plan
and addressing particular issues now and tackling other
issues at a future time. Tell us what you've done so far.
Go to the site to view the questions.
Create your responses and then go to www.globalawards.coop
to put in contact information, attach
your documents and you're done!
It's that easy.
Be sure to submit your entry today to
get the recognition your co-op deserves on the international
stage- in Geneva,
Switzerland at the International Co-operative Alliance
meeting in November 2009! Questions? Email at
support@nic.coop
or call us on +1-202-383-5453.
