Economic Development Online

The Internet has transformed the practice of economic development. Today businesses are evaluating communities online before they ever make contact with the local communities or economic developers. Businesses are learning about, evaluating, and selecting locations for investment and expansion using web-based information and tools.

Economic Development Online presents the necessary background for understanding the Internet and online communication. It describes how to implement strategies you can use every day to put you ahead of the technology curve in Economic Development. Topics include:

National Trends in Economic Development
How Site Selectors are Searching
GIS
Social Media
Search Engine Optimization
Online Advertising
Web Analytics
Cloud Computing
The Mobile Internet