Using the Web to Elevate Business
Long-time Retailer Seasonal Concepts Embraces Online Resources


ST. LOUIS, MO, February 19, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Seasonal Concepts, an indoor and outdoor furniture and holiday decor retailer, has increased their Internet presence, and caught the attention of an increasingly popular audience - online shoppers. According to comScore, Inc. there was a 3% growth in holiday spending between 2008 and 2009. Seasonal Concepts has expanded their online presence beyond a retail Web site to include a blog and social media activity on sites such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

"Times have changed since we first opened in 1962," said Marc Acord, owner and managing partner of Seasonal Concepts. "We diversified our brand with multiple online channels to broaden our visibility outside of our three brick and mortar stores in St. Louis, Tulsa and Kansas City. These innovative tools help us reach online consumers and cater to their home furnishing, accessories and decorating needs."

Seasonal Concepts' online store, www.seasonalHOMEconcepts.com, features furniture decor as well as accent pieces for decks, poolsides, sunrooms, indoor and outdoor patios, porches, home interiors and more. Customers can shop by brand, material and season.

When Season's Change, Seasonal Concept's blog (www.seasonalhomeconcepts.wordpress.com), covers multiple facets of the company's expertise. Readers can learn cost efficient ways to decorate, find the easiest way to light your Christmas tree, receive instructions on creating a unique theme for a party and much more. The blog also features photographs and slide shows displaying the company's products, which serve as a visual way to inspire visitors.

Seasonal Concepts is also no stranger to the popular Web site Twitter. Already having a considerable following, Seasonal Concepts can quickly share information with followers on the social networking site, www.twitter.com/Decor4YourHOME. This is a strong outlet for the company to reach out to online shoppers. Followers receive information instantly with daily tweets about sales, promotions, decorating tips, and links to Seasonal Concepts' blog and other industry related articles. The social media venue is a great way to get the word out about Seasonal Concepts' company in 140 characters or less.

In addition, Seasonal Concepts is reaching out to their loyal customers via Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Seasonal-Home-Concepts/66757312887. Seasonal Concepts' page informs fans of new products, sale items, the company's store hours and locations. It also allows viewers to stay updated with a calendar of events so they never miss a sale.

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