It has been a little over a year that I bought my first Dot Tel domain and at the time I just didn’t know what others would think of it. With my windshield repair business I thought using one domain that would work with my regular dot com site besides blog and Twitter page was a good idea. As time has gone on I’ve had many positive comments about GlassAid.tel.
What makes the Dot Tel so great is that you can put all of the ways you have to communicate in one spot on the internet. It works on all internet capable devises and when used on a smart phone you simply click to call a phone number, no dialing required or needed. Add to this a map that can show a location even on a smart phone with just a click.
Earlier this year I asked a number of people I know and also asked on Twitter.com/WipeOutMS if an online directory of information about MS would be a good idea. A few said maybe, while others weren’t quite sure of what I was proposing. I began building http://WipeOutMS.tel a couple of months ago. Again I asked a few for their opinion and was given positive feedback so I continued.
Whether you access http://WipeOutMS.tel from a smart phone or computer it is just in the beginning with what can be done. I’ve put together listings for virtually all major groups involved with multiple sclerosis. Besides a phone number say you want to know if a certain group has a Facebook or Twitter page, a link can and has been shown.
So what is next? Well what about listing local support groups contact information? Another thing I’m considering is listing information for MS centers. Got another idea let me know by messaging me on Twitter @WipeOutMS or call me at Glass Aid during the work week at (866) 400-6565.
There is no cost to list your group but it must either support the MS community or raise funds for research.
Want to update your group’s information or add your organization; contact me at (866) 400-6565 or on Twitter @WipeOutMS.
Naturally if you want your group to be unlisted please let me know.
So what changes can be performed?
Header - A header paragraph that appears under the banner can be left out or changed; just email me with the changes you want and I will give you an email address if you call me. There is a limit of 255 characters and spaces in the header.
Order - I can change the order that information is shown, to a point. Both the address and the map link can’t be changed from their current placement on the bottom of the page. For those that have a donation page I have placed that link at the top, as I feel it is the most important but I can move it or remove it all together.
Social Links – If you have social website links like a blog, Facebook, Flickr, Myspace, Tumblr, Twitter, You Tube, etc. please let me know so they can be listed. More than one Twitter or Facebook page etc. is not a problem either. One reason for this project is to give everyone a chance to easily find others, connect, share, and learn.
Branches – Do you have other offices? If you give me the address, phone, and fax numbers, I will list them. A map link can also be shown if you wish.
Logo – If you would like your logo or photo shown in the banner I can do that also. These images are a Gravatar that you can create for free. They are an 80 by 80 pixel image. Go to http://Gravatar.com and set up an account; there is no charge. If you have a WordPress account, you have a Gravatar account. Just use their tools to create your Gravatar, and contact me so I can give you a way to send me your link.
Market Place – If your business has a fundraiser for the multiple sclerosis community I will list your business also at no charge, but you must make donations to an MS group and show something on your website to show awareness.
Finally this website is free for all to use however if you down load information on a cell phone your provider may have additional charges. Contact your cell phone provider if you have any questions about downloading data to your phone.
