In an effort to stay on the cutting edge of technology, the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce has just launched mobile versions of its three popular websites: Visitslo.com, SLOChamber.org and SLO-Business.com.

The mobile websites are live, but in a beta testing phase. Visitors, locals and anyone interested in the San Luis Obispo area can now search for information about local businesses and organizations on their mobile devices, including the iPhone, Android and Blackberry.

“It’s important to stay ahead of the technology curve,” said San Luis Obispo Chamber President/CEO Dave Garth. “These mobile websites are beneficial to our members as well as the community and people interested in finding out more information about San Luis Obispo through their smart phones.”

The websites were developed and designed in-house by Whitney Diaz, the Chamber’s director of Internet services and publications. They can be viewed on most mobile browsers simply by visiting the websites using mobile devices.

In the past year, more than 2,600 people in the past year used mobile devices to browse the Chamber’s three primary websites.

“We want to make it easier for users to navigate our site and get the information they need without frustration or confusion,” Diaz said. “We hope to hear some feedback on how we can make the user experience even better.”

Different website, different audience

Visitslo.com is the first San Luis Obispo tourism website to go mobile, and it features two important mobile directories: lodging and restaurants. This allows users to search for accommodations based on pricing, location and amenities, and for restaurants based on pricing, location and restaurant features.

The mobile website for SLOChamber.org features a new, dynamic Mobile Business Directory that allows users to search for members using a keyword, business name or location; this website also has relocation information, basic information about the San Luis Obispo Chamber, and staff contact information.

The mobile website for SLO-Business.com features news about the San Luis Obispo Chamber and its members, articles about upcoming events, photos and more.

Enhanced Listings

Each Chamber member receives one free page on the mobile websites, with more complete company information, such as description, pricing, and more.

Chamber members in good standing can also purchase an “Enhanced Listing,” which allows the member business or organization to rise to the top of search results, as well as post a corporate logo or picture. This special feature is $365 per year (or $1 per day).

For more information about how to purchase an Enhanced Listing, please contact Kristin Mehiel at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (805) 786-2766.