Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Michigan Builds, where we make it possible to quickly find and research professionals of all trades in one place. Through the individual Members' Information pages and the Ask the Professional program, anyone that has a project or question can rely on Michigan Builds for help and answers.
Our company, Media Production Services LLC, is launching Michigan Builds on May 1, 2009 using a proven model of success for an effective and affordable form of advertisement.
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Category listings (to the right is a logo listing expample)
When an individual comes to Michigan Builds, he will enter his zip code of origin and the category of interest.
By selecting the category of interest, he will see the logos of professionals and read a 1-2 sentence description.
He may then select a professional for more details, which will direct him to that professional's information page.
As a new member, our skilled team will assemble your information page for your approval and you will have 24/7 access to your information from your client control panel.
Company Description –Unlimited text to describe your products or services. This information will be an informative piece that covers what your company has to offer.
Video Commercial – A 30-second video with voice-over. Assembled from images from past projects or products.
Photo Gallery – A 15-image photo gallery with captions to display and label anything from projects that were completed and products for sale to servicing areas and vehicle fleet.
Printable Brochure – With one click your flyer, worksheet, brochure, or packet will open as a PDF where guests can view, print, and save your information.
Website Link – A link directed to your website for further information that can even be set to a specific page of your website.
Map – An interactive map that can provide directions to your office or business location.
Statistics – You will receive an email notification when a first time visitor views your information, giving the date and time of the viewing. From your membership control panel you have access to live statistics. Your statistics section displays the following:
How many times your information was viewed
How many unique visitors you have had
The number of times a visitor returns to your information
How many viewers click to your website for additional information
How they were directed to your information page
As a Member you will also receive…
A 5” window decal to display your membership and have a chance to win prizes if noticed by a Michigan Builds Representative.
250 Membership Cards
On one side it has your business logo, membership number, and a unique web address used to provide a quick link to your company’s information online.
Example: ABCroofing.michiganbuilds.com
On the other side is your contact information of choice (additional cards and options available for a minimal fee)
To reward members that recruit other professionals to the Michigan Builds Program, you may choose a $25 gift card from various companies for each new membership that signs up. It is as simple as sending them to the website and having them enter your membership number during registration.
For each anchor city (list found in right column) there are 2 platinum members for each category. A Platinum member receives everything a Standard Member does, but receives a larger logo under the category listing page and is located above all other listings.
Until September 1, 2009 the first two professionals who sign up as Platinum Members within their category will be charged only $5 additional making it only $19.95 a month (a $240 savings). After 12 months from the date of sign up the membership fee will be $39.95 a month.
Your membership includes a 50 mile radius of coverage from your zip code origin. If you would like to purchase additional coverage in 50 mile increments, you may do so at the following rates:
Additional 50 miles (100 miles total) = $5/month
Additional 100 miles (150 miles total) = $10/month
Additional 150 miles (200 miles total) = $15/month
Additional 200 miles (250 miles total) = $20/month
Full state coverage = $25/month
If you are paying yearly, the fee is calculated at the above rates x 12 months. This will be calculated for you during the checkout process.
Explain your product or service in more detail with a Business Profile Video. Our video crew will interview you and produce a 60 to 90 second video using footage from the shoot. The video will be viewed on your information page on Michigan Builds and available to be streamed from your website for as long as you are a member. You will also receive a DVD copy of the video that you may use at your discretion.
Only $295 when purchased during Membership setup or $345 afterwards.
Select Play to watch an example of a Business Profile Video
Members are Joining Every Day. The order within a category is determined by the order of membership.
Become a Member today!
Choose the following
program below:
Alpena
Ann Arbor
Benton Harbor
Big Rapids
Cadillac
Detroit
East Tawas
Escanaba
Flint
Gaylord
Grand Rapids
Holland
Houghton
Iron Mountain
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Lansing
Manistee
Marquette
Monroe
Mount Pleasant
Petoskey
Saginaw
Sault Ste Marie
Traverse City
West Branch
