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Who ARE you?

These FAQs are answered by Leslie Surel, the owner and editor of Things To Do In Chelsea.

Learn more about me on the About Us page.

If you have any questions about Chelsea, upcoming events, or this website, feel free to email me.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General

Event listings are FREE? What's the catch?

No catch. This is a free community resource. If we charged for listings, the information provided would not be as extensive.

How do I advertise on your site?

We offer two types of advertising. One is for events to promote, and the other is to feature your organization, group or business.

Who keeps up this site? The City? The Chamber of Commerce?

Things To Do In Chelsea is privately owned and operated. It was created and maintained by Leslie Surel, who is a resident and owner of Surelutions (a local website design company) in Chelsea, Michigan. We have a great working relationship with the City of Chelsea, the Chamber of Commerce and numerous other organizations in town.

Is This a Non-Profit Organization?

My humorous answer to this question is usually, "Not on purpose!" But seriously though, Things To Do In Chelsea is not a non-profit organization. The expenses to run the site are paid for by Surelutions , with help from our Featured Contributors and event advertisers.

My group is already listed on the site. How did it get there?

We are always on the look out for resources to add to the website. If your group is listed in another local directory, or if you've had printed publicity or online articles, there is a good chance that we took a note of it and added your listing during one of rounds of updates. To correct a listing, simply send us an email.

I'd like to add my business to the Chelsea e-Directory, but we don't have a website (or our website is not working). Can it still be listed?

Sure, your group can certainly be listed if it is located in Chelsea. We will add your listing with a phone number or an email address instead. Another option is to become a Featured Contributor, which would provide you a working and up-to-date web page. If you need advice about getting your website updated, feel free to email me.

I barely know how to use a computer. Why would I want a listing on your site?

Events, organizations and businesses need a web presence. A good number of people these days leave the phone book and newspapers to gather dust and search the Internet instead. If they can't find you on-line, they don't find you at all.

The good news is that if you are a business in Chelsea, you don't need to spend a lot of money to get online. Event and directory listings are free, and feature pages are much less expensive than most printed ads. Check out our Listing Options, or email me to talk about your specific needs.

Feature Pages and Websites

My business already has a website, why would I want a Feature Page or directory listing on Things To Do In Chelsea?

Having a feature page on Things To Do In Chelsea helps support a free resource that benefits the entire Chelsea community.
Many small businesses and local groups find it difficult to keep their own site up-to-date. Having a page on our site ensures that people can find current information about you.
When it comes to web visibility, more is better. Our site receives thousands of visitors every week, and over the past 3 years continues to see tremendous growth. Good quality 'backlinks' from a highly ranked site like ours can your site's searchability and rankings.
Anyone looking for something in Chelsea, Michigan will be able to find your website more easily if you're also featured here. When doing a Google search for "Chelsea MI", Things To Do In Chelsea is consistently in the top 5. Try out some searches for our Featured Contributors — their Feature Pages rank very high on searches, often right along with their own website, which ensures their customers can find them.

What if I want to include more pages, photos, files and stuff like that?

The Feature Page option on this site is a single web page. If you are thinking about your own web site, feel free to contact Leslie for a consultation. In addition to running this site, I also do freelance graphics and website design through my company, Surelutions. I'd be glad to talk with you about your ideas and what direction you might pursue to reach your project goals.