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Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance has new mobile friendly website

-Messenger photo by Chad Thompson Kate Stucky, office manager at the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, shows off the new website Friday afternoon in her office.

The Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance has a new mobile friendly website up and running.

The website, which can be accessed at greaterfortdodge.com, was launched Jan. 1, according to Kate Stucky, office manager.

Stucky said having a website that is easily accessed on all devices is a necessity.

“Back in 2012 when our original website launched, mobile responsiveness was not as big of a deal as it is now,” Stucky said. “More people are using their phones and we want to change with the times.”

According to Amy Pingel, communications specialist, 70 percent of visitors to the website were found to be using mobile devices rather than desktop computers.

“We know that this number is likely to increase as more and more people continue to utilize mobile technology to conduct business on a regular basis,” Pingel said.

The layout of the website will allow easier access for its users, Pingel said.

“It will adapt to fit any device you access it from,” Pingel said.

Those devices include an iPad, smartphone or desktop computer.

Information for job seekers, existing businesses, new businesses and non-profit organizations can be found on the website.

According to Stucky, job listings receive the most clicks.

“The website offers job postings and the job postings are linked with Iowa Central,” Stucky said. “If a job is listed on the Growth Alliance’s website it is also linked with Iowa Central. The link actually redirects with Iowa Central.”

The website also features a community calendar, highlighting important events in the Fort Dodge area.

Other features include the ability to add videos, website links, and logos to the site.

Information on schools, health care options, housing, recreation opportunities shopping and dining choices and fine arts is also available on the website.

“I would say we have the most comprehensive collection of information about the Fort Dodge region because we have information related to potential new residents, current residents, existing businesses, and potential new industry who may be looking to relocate their new businesses,” Pingel said.

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