Tuesday, 29 July 2008

FreeCycling - finding a home for your unwanted items


Have you some old bits and bobs around the house that you want to get rid of but haven't found the time to? Have you bought a new table and are about to take your old one down to the dump? Then STOP! Your old junk might just be someone else's treasure!

Our new FreeCycling section allows site members to post an ad describing the item they want to get rid off. You can advertise anything as long as it meets our only rule:

Everything posted must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages.

Our Classified Ads section didn't really take off so we've remoulded it into a FreeCycling service similar to that run by the very successful Freecycle.org society. We're not out to compete with them, we're just trying to spread the good news about the freecycling idea and help save some still useful items being sent to landfill sites.

Our FreeCycling service is mainly based around people offering items but you can also post "wanted" ads as well.

So don't be shy to post an ad. This will only work if we all join in!

Monday, 16 June 2008

Now everyone can submit reviews!

From today it's now possible for any Hounslow Online visitor to submit a review of a restaurant, pub or any other business in our Business Directory.

We hope that this will encourage the many of you who visit but aren't registered to get involved.

Remember however, registration is free and easy and is needed if you wish to post on the forum.

Earn money from your spare parking spaces

You can now turn a spare parking space at your house in to cash by renting them privately via www.ParkatmyHouse.com

Currently available spaces can be found via our new Parking page in the Local Information section.

What is ParkatmyHouse.com?

ParkatmyHouse.com is a brand new and innovative service which aims to provide affordable and fine -free parking by enabling property-owners to rent out their empty driveways, garages, car parks etc to drivers needing somewhere to park.

Motorists and cyclists on their way to work, a big sports match or a hospital appointment for example, can arrange to use a property-owner’s space on a one-off or regular, short-term or long-term basis. Underground and garage spaces offer drivers the added benefits of shelter and security for their vehicles.

Rent a Parking Space with ParkatmyHouse.com

Monday, 19 May 2008

Find hotels near to Twickenham Stadium at Hounslow Online

If you're visiting Twickenham Stadium for a rugby or other type of event and are looking for somewhere to stay why not check out our "Hotels near Twickenham Stadium" page?

We've listed nearest hotels and guest houses to the stadium and once you find one you like with availability you can book online easily and safely direct from our site!

So if you or anyone you know is coming to Twickenham for an event send them to Hounslow Online's "Hotels near Twickenham Stadium" page!

Wednesday, 30 April 2008

New polling feature for Hounslow Online

As a bit of fun we're trying out a new polling component here at Hounslow Online. You'll see it on the right hand side of the screen just below the link to the Police Incident Map.

You don't have to be logged in to vote and you should only be able to vote once. After you have voted you can see the current results.

If it seems to be popular we'll setup a thread on the forum where members can suggest topics of future polls.

Although primarily for fun there are commercial usages for new and existing businesses in Hounslow so please contact us if you wish to discuss these options.

Tell Hounslow about your promotions and offers for FREE!


Do you run a local business or know someone who does?

Do you have a promotion or offer that you want to thousands of people a month to see, for FREE? Then why not start using our updated "Post a Local Offer" service?

To "Post a Local Offer" you first need to be a registered member of Hounslow Online. Once registered simply login and from "MY MENU" click on "Post a Local Offer"

You will then be taken to a form where all you have to do is enter a few details. Read on to view a short guide to on what to enter.

ITEM TITLE: Enter the title of your promotion or offer. Try to make sure its concise and to the point.(This field cannot be left blank)

BUSINESS NAME: The name of the business or person who is making the offer or promotion. (This field cannot be left blank)

EXPIRY DATE: If your offer has an expiry date select it here. Click on the button to the right of the field and select a date from the calendar.

ITEM SUMMARY: If your offer doesn't need much explanation (i,e, a single paragraph) type it in full here. Although can there is a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) HTML editor you should only type in plain text.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: If you offer requires more detail then type it here. If you want to and are comfortablewith it, use the WYSIWYG HTML editor to add style and emphasis to your text.

IMAGES: You can add upto four images to help promote your offer. The first image will be displayed in alongside your text in the Local Offers list view. The other three images will be visible to users when the click on your offer to read more details (if applicable).

META DESCRIPTION: You can leave this blank if desired but adding a meta description enhances the chances of your offer being found in search engines like Google and Yahoo. It's ok to simply copy and paste what's in the ITEM TITLE field.

META KEYWORDS: Again to increase the chances of your offer being found in search engines add up to five keywords (seperated by a comma) that are associated with your offer. For example if you were promoting 10% off a haircut then your keywords could be: haircut, barber, hair salon, hair stylist, discount

Once you are happy with your entries just click "Submit". Your offer will then be published once it has been approved by Hounslow Online.

If at anytime you encounter a problem just contact Hounslow Online adminThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tuesday, 11 March 2008

Find your perfect partner with TW3 Dating!


TW3 Dating is an online dating and friendfinder service. With TW3 Dating you can meet new friends, find romance or simply meet up online with people sharing similar interests and hobbies.

You can register for free and search the site completely anonymously right away - and it's completely safe, secure and confidential:

  • FREE Registration
  • FREE Search
  • FREE Photos
  • Much, much more!

You can find TW3 Dating via the main menu link entitled Dating & Personals or you can go direct via the easy to remember URL - dating.hounslowtw3.net

Thursday, 28 February 2008

Book hotels and guest houses in Hounslow

From today you can now book hotels and guest houses in and around Hounslow online from within the Hounslow Online website.

This service is a partnership with booking.com who have hotels and guest houses not just in Hounslow and the surrounding area but also in lots of major towns and cities across the UK as well as Europe and the rest of the world.

To search or make a booking just click on HOTELS & GUEST HOUSES in the side menu.

Alternatively you can access the service via the URL:

HOTELS.HOUNSLOWTW3.NET

So remember to bookmark the page (CTRL+D) and make it your first stop when searching for hotels!

Monday, 25 February 2008

Text Ad space now available

Powered by AdBrite Hounslow Online now has a text ad zone available where you can buy adspace. The zone is at the top of the page as illustrated left.

Your headline is limited to 25 characters and your text to 70 characters.

Prices are in US $ and are set automatically by AdBrite based on advertiser demand. As of 22nd February the price for 1 weeks advertising is £2.54 (prices can change due to demand and exchange rates)

Your text ad will be displayed on every page.

Thursday, 21 February 2008

Buy tickets for events at the Hounslow Online Box Office

Today we've have fully integrated the existing Hounslow Online Box Office into the Hounslow Online site so you don't have to leave www.hounslowtw3.net to search for and to buy tickets.

The Hounslow Online Box Office is a partnership with Ticketswitch who can provide tickets for many major events and attractions across London and the UK as well as Europe and the rest of the world.

To find the Hounslow Online Box Office just go to WHAT'S ON? in the side menu and select the BOX OFFICE - BUY TICKETS! option.

Alternatively you can reach the Box Office via the URL:

TICKETS.HOUNSLOWTW3.NET

So remember to bookmark the page (CTRL+D) and make it your first stop when searching for tickets!

Wednesday, 23 January 2008

Bring your wedding cake topper to life!

The things we all remember at weddings. The beautiful bride, the handsome groom, the great venue, the best man’s speech and Uncle Bob’s embarrassing dancing! Now add to that list a fun and unique wedding cake topper from Hounslow based business Fings 4 U.

The MiniMe is a Mini-You! Hand crafted, the highly skilled artists capture the uncanny likeness of the Bride and Groom, bringing this unique cake topper to life!

Just choose any one of our wedding bodies, upload your pictures (time to dig out those flattering photos!) and then 4-6 weeks later your MiniMe will arrive ready for the big day. It will certainly make your guests smile and as something to cherish it will last much longer than your wedding cake will! One glance of your MiniMe will bring back those fond memories.

For likeness comparisons and to see their full range visit www.fings4u.co.uk

Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Need a hotel in Hounslow?

If you are passing through or visiting Hounslow and are looking for accommodation then look no further than Hounslow Online - Hotels & Guest Houses at hotels.hounslowtw3.net!

There is accommodation for all budgets and all tastes, from small guest houses to 4 and 5 star luxury.

If there is nothing available in Hounslow then Hounslow Online - Hotels & Guest Houses allows you to easily search the surrounding areas such as Heathrow, Brentford, Feltham or Twickenham.

hotels.hounslowtw3.net

Thursday, 17 January 2008

Looking for information on Hounslow?

Then visit www.hounslowtw3.net the home of Hounslow Online - Hounslow's Internet Community.

Amongst its features available to members are:
  • Community Forum
  • Local Directory & Reviews
  • Local Information
  • Local News
  • Event's Calendar
  • Free Classified Ads
and much more!

Registration is free, quick and easy so come join us today at www.hounslowtw3.net