North Carolina based Swift Directories selects ImmersiFind to power its next generation of local search platforms for its online and mobile applications

January 6, 2010

Transylvania, North Carolina and Vancouver, British Columbia



ImmersiFind Inc., the leading enabler of multi-platform local search solutions for the independent directory publisher community, announced today that it has signed a multi-year agreement to license its ImmersiFind Online and ImmersiFind Mobile local search platforms to Swift Directories LLC which serves Transylvania County in North Carolina with the www.swiftdirectories.com local search destination site.



“We are delighted to have the Swift publishing team onboard as new customers within the ImmersiFind family. The Swift management team have developed an excellent reputation for a first rate quality product and they embody the true essence of entrepreneurship. We are really looking forward to helping them with their digital online and mobile infrastructure to help them round out a complete advertising product offering to their advertiser community” said David Charron, Vice-President and General Manager of ImmersiFInd Inc.

ImmersiFindTM offers the most powerful and intuitive local search options available to consumers, making it an easy and powerful way to find local businesses and services as well as individuals. The platform is based on three underlying experiences: Search, Select & Share, with award winning product features in each of these experiences. They include:

• Search: Powerful search options including searching via rich mapping partners, advanced keywords, neighborhoods of interest as well as by proximity to preselected locations. SMS/text based search as well as WAP search are also key platform features. Hyper local mini-browsers make search refinements only a click away.
• Select: Rich and relevant local content, which sets the ImmersiFindTM platform apart from other platform providers, including the ability to seamlessly upload photos, videos and other immersive media.
•  Share: Sophisticated text messaging, e-mail forwarding, and Facebook social media referral widgets make sharing the search results a snap.

The addition of local search enhancements, including weather forecasts, local news and local traffic maps enhance the user experience, making it unique in the North American directory marketplace.

ImmersiFind’s most recent introduction to the platform is the dynamic coupons.  Complete with a searchable homepage, customizable categories and Search Engine Optimization best practices, these coupons have been a resounding success within its client base around the world.

In addition to the ImmersiFindTM online platform, the company has recently unveiled leading edge mobile and voice activated local search platforms for smart phones including Blackberry, Iphone and Android ,which will be unveiled in 2010. All platforms offer leading edge technology and are designed to facilitate the publisher’s entry into the multi-platform world.


About ImmersiFind
ImmersiFindTM and www.immersifind.com www.immersifind.com  is a technology company launched by Canpages Inc. www.canpages.ca & owned by HM Capital Partners of Dallas, Texas. The founders of ImmersiFindTM have more than 150 years experience within the directory business and have been pioneers in the local search platform development. The company is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.


About Swift Directories
Swift Directories,LLC was founded in 2008 by Bill Swift and Jennifer Drimmer.  With over 5 years experience publishing in the Western Colorado Market, Bill joined with engineer Jennifer and together they publish directories in Western North Carolina.  They have an aggressive expansion plan, are targeting smaller niche markets in the mountains of North Carolina and are excited to use the ImmersiFindTM platform to gain exposure and offer their customers leading technology online and on the Go.  
 
For more information, please contact
ImmersiFind Inc.

David Charron
Vice-President General Manager

(604) 422-7809

Website:www.immersifind.com