In January of 2011, Balcos Insurance, inc launched a new website (http://www.balcosinsurance.com) tailored to people’s needs, whether it be an insurance quote, FAQ, live chat, or articles and blog postings about insurance and related topics.

Balcos Insurance has always been, “more than just insurance. We’re a resource for our clients. We’re part of the community, and we want to see it succeed,” said Mark Balcos, Seattle profit center manager. As such, they have released an ever expansive set of articles about insurance (http://www.balcosinsurance.com/community/). Most innovative, however, is their release of an online business directory (http://www.balcosinsurance.com/directory-listings).

As a growing business, and a part of the larger world of local and e-commerce, Balcos Insurance wanted to give back to the community. “For businesses wanting to grow and increase their traffic, whether it’s a restaurant, clothing retailer, auto body repair shop, or a home-based business, having a web presence is very important,” said Michelle Ferris, Director of Marketing at Balcos Insurance, “We have worked hard to generate traffic for our website, and want to share that benefit with our clients, friends, neighbors, and community. Every link in to their website creates a boost in their Google search ranking, and makes it more likely that they’ll be found by a potential customer. I’m thrilled to be able to offer something like this to the community – particularly to small businesses and non-profits that need a leg-up in today’s economy.”

Adding your business to the Balcos business directory is free, and though primarily focused in Seattle and Washington, is also available for businesses in OR, CA, AZ, NV, AK, ID, and WA.

Balcos Insurance would like to invite others in the business community to list their businesses in the free business directory, and answer questions they may have about insurance from the Balcos Insurance resources and blog. “We’re here for you,” said Mark Balcos, “Thank you for giving us reasons for being here, and reasons to always expand what we can offer.”