About Us
Working with and local businesses, Valpo Neighbors LLC and Best Version Media create magazines for the residents of over 50 neighborhoods here in Valparaiso and St. John Indiana. By providing opportunities for local residents and businesses to provide content and information in a friendly and professional format, we make connections. Our unique marketing opportunities-combining social networking with print, works! North Neighbors and South Valpo Neighbors and St. John Neighbors are three of over 1200 Best Version Media Magazines in North America. Another great product we offer is the ability to sponsor local and college and national sports on one great website, BVMSports.com. Check us out and see how we can share your brand locally and so much more!
How We Got Started
I saw a need for the Valparaiso neighbors to get to know each other and get to know the businesses and not-for-profit organizations here in the area. As a long time resident, I still felt like I knew so little. Now I know so many more wonderful people and organization. I love to share a little every month.
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"Diane is great to work with!"
"Diane is a wonderful person with many amazing contacts in NWI. She can help you get in touch with..."
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"Diane is a wonderful person with many amazing contacts in NWI. She can help you get in touch with the expert that you need. "
Products & Services
Beautiful monthly magazine mailed directly to 27 neighborhoods in Valparaiso area.
A great neighborhood magazine mailed to the homeowners in Aberdeen, Shorewood Forest, Tuscany, Grand Pairie, and 14 more wonderful South Valpo Neig...
For small Businesses who want to share their message with the homeowners in the more affluent neighborhoods here in Valpariaso, there is no better ...
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"Always helpful during those tough times ! "
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Zoom. I have kids in Utah, Colorado, Japan, North Carolina, Oakland Ca. Northbrook I’ll, and one who lives with us. . We found a time that works for everyone and we will chat!
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Zoom. I have kids in Utah, Colorado, Japan, North Carolina, Oakland Ca. Northbrook I’ll, and one who lives with us. . We found a time that works for everyone and we will chat!
My problem now is a strange one. The small contracting and home repair business are so busy they can't keep up and their potential employees are happy with the 600 checks to stay home and not work. So no one wants to advertise - they can't use the extra work! Weird position to be in.
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My problem now is a strange one. The small contracting and home repair business are so busy they can't keep up and their potential employees are happy with the 600 checks to stay home and not work. So no one wants to advertise - they can't use the extra work! Weird position to be in.
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As with many others, I find being involved in Chamber, Rotary and other groups are great ways to find leaded. I am also a close listener. When someone mentions another business, Their service company, their landlord, their wife.. I try to steer the conversation that way and learn more.. then get...
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As with many others, I find being involved in Chamber, Rotary and other groups are great ways to find leaded. I am also a close listener. When someone mentions another business, Their service company, their landlord, their wife.. I try to steer the conversation that way and learn more.. then get an introduction!
That has to depend on distribution numbers. Are you talking a few thousand or a hundred thousand? Are they being mailed or dropped off at businesses? I don't think this is enough information to figure it out.
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That has to depend on distribution numbers. Are you talking a few thousand or a hundred thousand? Are they being mailed or dropped off at businesses? I don't think this is enough information to figure it out.
My target is business owners, so age is not a factor. Those who advertise with me are looking for affluent homeowners. And that covers many ages.
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My target is business owners, so age is not a factor. Those who advertise with me are looking for affluent homeowners. And that covers many ages.
I am grateful for my team! My writer/content coordinator and my photographer are so dedicated to creating beautiful magazines each month, and love what they do as much as I enjoy my part of the job, working with the clients.
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I am grateful for my team! My writer/content coordinator and my photographer are so dedicated to creating beautiful magazines each month, and love what they do as much as I enjoy my part of the job, working with the clients.
No, we don't do a blog, but we allow our advertisers to become "expert contributors" in our magazines. They have been known to put blog articles in as their contribution. My understanding is the blogging regularly can help a company move up in the search engines. - We know expert articles help...
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No, we don't do a blog, but we allow our advertisers to become "expert contributors" in our magazines. They have been known to put blog articles in as their contribution. My understanding is the blogging regularly can help a company move up in the search engines. - We know expert articles help people recognize the face and the voice of a company in their neighborhoods.
Magazines! Since my products are ads in local homeowner magazines, my product is my greatest marketing tool. The beautiful magazines arrive every month at the homes of the most affluent families (often Business owners and decision makers) and the family reads and share them. Then they call me...
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Magazines! Since my products are ads in local homeowner magazines, my product is my greatest marketing tool. The beautiful magazines arrive every month at the homes of the most affluent families (often Business owners and decision makers) and the family reads and share them. Then they call me and ask about advertising. How easy is that?
Seriously though, my second greatest way to promote my business is getting involved. I am active in my local chamber of commerce, Rotary, go to ROI events, women events and most recently was invited to a Continuation of Care group which meets monthly to share information about how their different organizations can help care for those in need! Great meeting - and have 4 business meetings set up from that one 2 hour free breakfast.
Gettin an appointment with a decision maker.
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Gettin an appointment with a decision maker.
To be honest, I don't think I have ever attended an event that didn't benefit me. I always meet interesting people - and some may turn into clients, but mostly I just love getting to know what makes people tick.
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To be honest, I don't think I have ever attended an event that didn't benefit me. I always meet interesting people - and some may turn into clients, but mostly I just love getting to know what makes people tick.
