Archive for September, 2006

Louis’ Good Used Clothing

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

New content has been added to Pictou County Search.com. Today’s featured listing is:

Louis’ Good Used Clothing – 902-755-2050 320 Stewart Street, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2R4 Category : Clothing Used

The new Pictou County Search is more than just classifieds.  Here are some of the features now available:

  • Movie listings
  • Business listings
  • Travel page
  • Local News and Weather
  • Sports
  • Games
  • Events Calendar

All of this and more is now available to you at the click of a mouse.  Anything you need to find in Pictou County is right here.

Too much competition.

Monday, September 25th, 2006

How many community portals does one county need?  I was doing some searching today to find new and interesting Pictou County stuff and found another new portal that is under construction.  So now if you want to find info on Pictou County you have more than a couple of choices.  Check these out:

  1. Pictou County Search.com – The best and most user friendly local portal in my opinion.  It’s very new and still needs some content, but go here first.
  2. Pictou County.com – Local directory with many community links.  Events, news, weather and more.  I think this is the longest running of the local sites and has all the info you need.
  3. Pictou County Links.com – A local links directory page with lots of local info.  Sites can be reviewed and rated by visitors.  Most popular sites show in left menu.  This site is very new and needs more content.
  4. Pictou County Search.ning.com – Hmmmm!?  I don’t even know what this is, but it’s showing up in the search engines a lot.  Looks good, but no content.  I’m almost thinking it’s something I did because of the Pictou County Search in the name.  I’ll have to check it out again later.
  5. Pictou County.ca – Here’s the newest one I found.  This site is under construction but will eventually have: town websites, classifieds, business directory, events calendar etc.  All the stuff you want in a local portal…that you can already find in most of the sites listed here.  I’m confused.  Another portal?
  6. Pictou County Connects – This is a big time portal with seemingly lots of money behind it.  You can see ad spots on the local TV channel and ads in the local paper.  There is a lot of info here.  However I think it could be a little more user friendly.  It also seems a little slow loading pages.
  7. TruroNS.com – Community portal for Truro, Nova Scotia.
  8. The Hawk Road – Community portal for Antigonish.
  9. Icon Village – Another portal.
  10. EZ Guide – And another portal.
  11. Home Town New Glasgow – And can you believe it?  Another portal.

I think I got them all.  Wow is there really room for that many portals for such a small area?  I guess we’ll find out.  Or at least I will being the admin for Pictou County Search.

The Marketplace – free local classifieds.

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Are you looking for free classifieds?  Well now that Pictou County Search.com has been upgraded you can still find local free classifieds.  The classifieds section is called the marketplace.  As of today there are only five postings in the free classifieds.  Many of the former users of the classifieds have not transferred over their ads.

Pictou County Search.com has the number one online free classifieds service for Pictou County.  Some of the reasons to use the new classifieds:

  • New ads appear at the top of the list so that you can view the newest additions to the ads.
  • Your email address is protected with the new classifieds software.  Anyone wishing to contact ad posters must do so by phone or using the Pictou County Search email.

The new Pictou County Search.com

Friday, September 22nd, 2006

The new Pictou County Search.com has launched.  For former users of the classifieds – you now have a complete community portal.  The classifieds have been upgraded to help protect your privacy.  Persons interested in your free classified posting will no longer have access to your email address.  Email contact will take place through the Pictou County Search website.

You will also have many other new options at Pictou County Search.com.

  • Business listings
  • Local News
  • Local Weather
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • Event Calendar
  • Job Listings
  • Movie Listings
  • Coupons for local businesses
  • Arcade

That’s a lot of cool stuff.  And there will be more to come.

Pictou County Search.com has been upgraded.

Sunday, September 17th, 2006

Just a quick note to anyone trying to find the classifieds page.  The page at Pictou County Search.com is now a full fledged portal and not just a free classifieds page.  The was a delay in switching the domain over to the new site.  The site has been unavailable for the last 24+ hours through the Pictou County Search.com domain.  You can however access the site from the .biz domain  http://www.pictoucountysearch.biz.

Hockey Gear for sale in Westville, NS

Sunday, September 10th, 2006

Pictou County Search.com is getting ready for the hockey season. The Crushers have already started practices. Get ready for your pick up games without spending a fortune:

General Merchandise|Hockey Gear|Hockey gear for adult male 150 to 175 lbs 5′10″. Included: Hockey bag, large helmet, Itech full face guard, cup, gloves, shoulder and chest protector, pants, elbow pads, shin guards. No shirt. Asking $200.

Nintendo Game Cube for sale in Stellarton, NS

Saturday, September 9th, 2006

Today’s featured posting at Pictou County Search.com:

General Merchandise|nintendo game cube|1 game cube plus memory card and 4 controllers (two are wireless), and two games: legend of zelda collectors edition and madden 2003.

As usual please visit the classifieds page for contact details and pricing.  I’m not sure how the game cube ranks as a video game system, but I’d sure like to try it out.  I had the NES, Super Nintendo and N64 and I liked all of them.

Full-time caregiver in Westville

Friday, September 8th, 2006

Today’s featured post at Pictou County Search.com is from Westville, NS.  It’s the first ad to be submitted to the new Local Employment category.

Local Employment|Full-time caregiver|I am a mature mother of one who is willing to care for your child in my home. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Daily activities will be arranged. References provided. Please feel free to contact me for any further information.

For contact info concerning this post please visit Pictou County Search.com.

1987 GMC 2500 Camper Van

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

Today’s featured post at Pictou County Search.com:

Automobiles|Nice Camper Van|1987 GMC 2500 305 FI,400 auto,camper van raised roof 9-1/2 FT awning,6ft inside ,two burner stove,sink,porta pottie,table turns to bed,all in great condition,just inspected,19.3 MPG crown rust profing,must be seen and driven. price $7500.00 Possible Trades??

Wanted – Video Games in New Glasgow.

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006

Today’s featured post at Pictou County Search.com:

General Merchandise|games: nintendo, super nin, 64|looking to buy your old games laying around the house that you don’t want anymore. Will buy games and systems: the first nintendo, super nintendo, nintendo 64, gameboy, or even older or newer.