NARI Launches New Website New
Site Offers New Member Benefits
June 20, 2007, Des Plaines, Ill. – The National Association of
the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the only independent trade
association dedicated exclusively to the remodeling industry
today launched a new website, www.nari.org and
www.remodeltoday.com featuring a fresher, more contemporary
appearance with speedier member search functions and improved
access to resources and ideas for both members and consumers.
NARI President Thomas J. Hagner, CRS, considers the new
website a great resource for both the homeowner and the
industry professional. "NARI’s new website provides homeowners
a quick resource to find professional remodelers and it offers
our members a place to learn, gather information and get
connected to others in the remodeling industry.”
Visitors to the site will see improvements that include a
revamped design, simplified navigation, and “Quick Links”
section that marks the most often visited information for both
the industry professional and the homeowner. In addition,
visual interest was added with morphing “before” and “after”
photos of CotY Award Winning remodeling projects.
NARI Members can log on to the members only page to access
consumer leads, and download e-newsletter templates for their
marketing needs, and upload enhanced site listing information
and graphics.
Homeowners need access to detailed, easy to find advice about
remodeling, including what standards to expect from remodeling
contractors, what qualifications to look for and what
questions to ask. Mary Busey Harris, CAE, NARI’s executive
director said, “Good public information on remodeling is
essential. Homeowners need help and support to make informed
choices about home remodeling.” She continued, “Well-informed
homeowners can help to drive up standards in the industry by
asking the right questions. I am sure the new site will be
widely used and will make a significant contribution to
raising awareness among both the homeowner and industry
professionals.”
Carroll Bogard of Pella Windows and Doors, and the chair of
NARI’s Web Redesign Task Force, said, “I am very pleased with
the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the
task force. The launch of this new site is one of the ways we
can help homeowners gain more knowledge about the remodeling
process and what they can expect from the experience.”
The new NARI website was designed and built by
AmericanEagle.com in Park Ridge, Illinois. The selected vendor
was chosen for its vast expertise and experience with
association websites, as well as commercial sites
demonstrating heavy consumer traffic.
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About NARI
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is
the only trade association dedicated solely to the remodeling
industry. With more than 7,600 member companies nationwide,
the Association -- based in Des Plaines, Illinois, -- is “The
Voice of the Remodeling Industry”TM. For membership
information, or to locate a local NARI chapter or a remodeling
professional, visit NARI’s website at www.RemodelToday.com, or
contact the national headquarters office at 800-611-NARI.
About Americaneagle.com, Inc.
Americaneagle.com, Inc., founded in 1978, is a leading Web
design, development, and hosting company based in Park Ridge,
Illinois. Currently, Americaneagle.com employs approximately
100 professionals in offices throughout the country including
Chicago, Cleveland, Washington D.C., New York, and Los
Angeles. Some of their 3,000 clients include Fannie May
Candies, New York Giants, Stuart Weitzman Shoes, NASCAR,
Chiasso, Chicago Bears, Abbott Laboratories, and the U.S.
Army. For additional information about Americaneagle.com,
visit
www.americaneagle.com.
CONTACT: Gwen Biasi
gbiasi@nari.org
(847) 298-9200
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