Finding localized information

The Internet has made it possible for people from across the world to connect, but what about those at a local level. Do you know what is happening in your local community? Can you locate a local servicemen such as plumbers and electricians easily? Localized focus sites are a great way to connect even small communities so that residents can easily find out about upcoming events as well as find a good contractor to take care of that leaky roof. UK based company Itsmymarket.com does exactly that and much more. Besides a community website there is a section on local news and weather, an event guide, local blogs, local classified ads and even a dating section. This was an area of the market that had been ignored, but there was definitely a need for such services. Even if you are not a local, you could find pertinent information localized to the area, such as bed and breakfasts to stay in.