Released on = June 25, 2007, 9:31 am

Press Release Author = indie-guides

Industry = Telecommunications

Press Release Summary = The team behind the new on-line directory service for
independent retailers has issued a rallying cry to the mobile phone shops of
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Press Release Body = The team behind the new on-line directory service for
independent retailers has issued a rallying cry to the mobile phone shops of
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

indie-guides.co.uk was launched in May to encourage consumers to buy from
independent, local suppliers rather than the big multiples.

However, Managing Director Steve Wickens reports that while there has been a surge
of sign-ups for the free 90-day trial membership from mobile retailers in England,
the numbers are relatively low in the principalities.

Steve says: “The cause of independence is felt keenly in Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland and we believe the indie-guides philosophy dovetails well with
that. We target consumers who appreciate the value of buying locally, from
independents.”

indie-guides.co.uk works on the principle of a virtual network. Every dealer that
joins helps to lever the indie-guides directory to the top of the online search
listings, improving visibility on the web for all members and, most importantly,
giving independents prominence when enquirers search for mobile retailers in a
particular area.

Steve adds: “As a champion of independence and the ‘buy local’ philosophy, we
believe that indie-guides offers an ideal platform for mobile retailers in Scotland,
Wales and Northern Ireland.

“It is a simple concept designed to be an inexpensive yet effective way of helping
independent businesses prosper against the tide of corporate competition.”

Members are given space for a 200 word ‘editorial’, up to two images, contact
details including website and email hyperlinks, plus the chance to add keywords to
make the most of the indie-guides search facility.

There is no minimum membership period and indie-guides is offering a launch
promotion of a free 90-day trial, following which membership costs just £10 per
month per outlet/location.

For further details log onto www.indie-guides.co.uk


Web Site = http://www.indie-guides.co.uk

Contact Details = Indie-guides.co.uk Ltd
Unit 8 Monument Business Park,
Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
Tel - 01865 400948
Fax - 01865 400996
Email - info@indie-guides.co.uk