Why Arizona is the next "Orlando"
A quick lesson in perception
Ok, the first question you are all asking is, "what does Arizona being the next 'Orlando'" have to do with websites and web development." The answer is, plenty!
Websites are marketing tools. Whether you have a great product or service you want to sell, or have a great relationship with a distributor that you have the upper hand in giving your customers the lowest price available...the web is the best place to get it out there to so many people in such a short period of time.
Even if you don't have your own super-duper SEO working your site, while expensive and not as powerful as SEO natural listings, pay per clicks are out there and if you have the money, can get your site out in front of thousands, maybe millions, within just a day or so. But let's say you don't have a product yet....and want to get some feedback and generate interest to develop a product or service. The web is another fantastic way of generating "buzz" about something not even built or designed in hopes of generating enough interest that it eventually develops into a lucrative business venture.
Right now, I have my eye on a website that is of particular interest to me and I would like to get it in front of many other Arizonians, as well as other folks who visit Arizona on a semi-regular basis. The website is www.decadesusa.com and is a site working at bringing a "Disney-like" theme park to the Southeast Arizona valley. Their concept is a great one....music through the decades, which will translate into theme park rides, restaurants, a water park, nightlife, and a four-star hotel.
As said above, this is a "concept". It is not built, it has just recently passed a major hurdle in the Arizona State Government, but still has a little ways to go before becoming a reality. The website itself is pretty well designed, and of course being the overly critical nit-picking perfectionist I am...could use some improvements in design, SEO, and functionality, but overall a great way to start getting the buzz out there for something that could mean a very state-changing event for Arizona.
Ok, my two cents on Arizona and why it is better than Orlando. First of all, I'm from Orlando, Florida and lived there for over 15 years. The area is chock full of entertainment, great hotels, and fantastic dining. And no matter what anyone says, it is all due to "the Mouse". Yes, Universal Orlando is awesome as well, but it is mostly due to the genius of Walt Disney and his vision to take a new approach to entertainment and family vacationing.
Now, let's think, the busiest times of the year for Disney/Orlando is June, July, August, and a little of September. That is also the times of the year in central Florida where the temps hit in the high 80's to low 90's, with the humidity way up there as well so much that just breathing makes you into a human shower. The reason Arizona has never been considered a prime area for tourism and travel is because of the misconception that the desert heat is just unbearable in the summer. Not true. If you consider the heat-index, which is a fancy way of determining just how comfortable the temperature is with all factors (temperature, humidity, etc.) considered...you'll find that during the busiest times of the year for central Florida, the heat index is actually LOWER than Arizona when we're in the 100's.
Let's also consider the wonderful afternoon showers and thunderstorms that occur in Orlando during these busy times. They hit every day just at about 3pm...causing everyone to run for cover in the parks, and have to get out of the pools at all the resorts. In Arizona....it's a desert....enough said.
Also...have you ever tried sitting out back at night in a non-screened in area in Orlando? You might as well be ringing the dinner bell for the mosquitoes and their cousins. Again...not a problem in Arizona.
Lastly, every now and then a little weather event called a hurricane pops up. It is the biggest waiting game in the history of the human race. Everyone wakes up in the morning, logs into NOAA and sees where the latest track is projecting the hurricane to hit. It messes up vacations, businesses, cruises, you name it. Arizona is pretty well situated that it shouldn't get any hurricanes and and doesn't have the tornadoes that usually accompany big tropical storms.
So in my humble opinion, Arizona...Phoenix...specifically....is really where theme park developers and hoteliers should be looking. With modern "cooling" features such as good design of ride queues, and plenty of shade, it is very easy to see how Decades USA could take Arizona into a brand new area.
So check out their website if you live in Arizona. Or, if you know someone who lives in Arizona or visits the state...send this link along to them as well:
http://www.decadesusa.com/show-your-support/index.php
Be sure to tell them to mention in their comments that you learned of the site from Justice Solutions LLC. Maybe they'll let me be in one of the parades....ha!!! Until next time, happy webbing and coding!
Doug.
Websites are marketing tools. Whether you have a great product or service you want to sell, or have a great relationship with a distributor that you have the upper hand in giving your customers the lowest price available...the web is the best place to get it out there to so many people in such a short period of time.
Even if you don't have your own super-duper SEO working your site, while expensive and not as powerful as SEO natural listings, pay per clicks are out there and if you have the money, can get your site out in front of thousands, maybe millions, within just a day or so. But let's say you don't have a product yet....and want to get some feedback and generate interest to develop a product or service. The web is another fantastic way of generating "buzz" about something not even built or designed in hopes of generating enough interest that it eventually develops into a lucrative business venture.
Right now, I have my eye on a website that is of particular interest to me and I would like to get it in front of many other Arizonians, as well as other folks who visit Arizona on a semi-regular basis. The website is www.decadesusa.com and is a site working at bringing a "Disney-like" theme park to the Southeast Arizona valley. Their concept is a great one....music through the decades, which will translate into theme park rides, restaurants, a water park, nightlife, and a four-star hotel.
As said above, this is a "concept". It is not built, it has just recently passed a major hurdle in the Arizona State Government, but still has a little ways to go before becoming a reality. The website itself is pretty well designed, and of course being the overly critical nit-picking perfectionist I am...could use some improvements in design, SEO, and functionality, but overall a great way to start getting the buzz out there for something that could mean a very state-changing event for Arizona.
Ok, my two cents on Arizona and why it is better than Orlando. First of all, I'm from Orlando, Florida and lived there for over 15 years. The area is chock full of entertainment, great hotels, and fantastic dining. And no matter what anyone says, it is all due to "the Mouse". Yes, Universal Orlando is awesome as well, but it is mostly due to the genius of Walt Disney and his vision to take a new approach to entertainment and family vacationing.
Now, let's think, the busiest times of the year for Disney/Orlando is June, July, August, and a little of September. That is also the times of the year in central Florida where the temps hit in the high 80's to low 90's, with the humidity way up there as well so much that just breathing makes you into a human shower. The reason Arizona has never been considered a prime area for tourism and travel is because of the misconception that the desert heat is just unbearable in the summer. Not true. If you consider the heat-index, which is a fancy way of determining just how comfortable the temperature is with all factors (temperature, humidity, etc.) considered...you'll find that during the busiest times of the year for central Florida, the heat index is actually LOWER than Arizona when we're in the 100's.
Let's also consider the wonderful afternoon showers and thunderstorms that occur in Orlando during these busy times. They hit every day just at about 3pm...causing everyone to run for cover in the parks, and have to get out of the pools at all the resorts. In Arizona....it's a desert....enough said.
Also...have you ever tried sitting out back at night in a non-screened in area in Orlando? You might as well be ringing the dinner bell for the mosquitoes and their cousins. Again...not a problem in Arizona.
Lastly, every now and then a little weather event called a hurricane pops up. It is the biggest waiting game in the history of the human race. Everyone wakes up in the morning, logs into NOAA and sees where the latest track is projecting the hurricane to hit. It messes up vacations, businesses, cruises, you name it. Arizona is pretty well situated that it shouldn't get any hurricanes and and doesn't have the tornadoes that usually accompany big tropical storms.
So in my humble opinion, Arizona...Phoenix...specifically....is really where theme park developers and hoteliers should be looking. With modern "cooling" features such as good design of ride queues, and plenty of shade, it is very easy to see how Decades USA could take Arizona into a brand new area.
So check out their website if you live in Arizona. Or, if you know someone who lives in Arizona or visits the state...send this link along to them as well:
http://www.decadesusa.com/show-your-support/index.php
Be sure to tell them to mention in their comments that you learned of the site from Justice Solutions LLC. Maybe they'll let me be in one of the parades....ha!!! Until next time, happy webbing and coding!
Doug.
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