AnnouncementsDownload free App for Highland Lakes
A new free Apple iPhone and iPad App and mobile site from Lake Country Life magazine will help guide both Highland Lakes residents and visitors to the best attractions, dining, shopping, entertainment, real estate, business services and Deals & Steals in the Highland Lakes.
iPhone and iPad users can download it now without charge from the Apple App Store (See Below). The version for Androids and other mobile devices is available by bookmarking m.lakecountrylife.com.
"This will enable readers to access all of the Lake Country Life directory listings, calendar information and more whenever they want from wherever they may be,"said Highland Lakes Newspapers President and Publisher Roy Bode. In addition, users can map directions from their current location to almost every site in the listings, place a phone call to a store or view pertinent websites on their mobile devices by just touching the directory.
Associate Publisher Ellen Bode pointed out that by consulting the coupon savings category on the app and mobile site, shoppers can find the latest and greatest bargains being offered by area merchants and restaurants. The coupons will also be available by clicking the Deals & Steals button near the top of the newspaper homepages: www.highlandernews.com, www.burnetbulletin.com, and www.llanocj.com.
"We believe both residents and visitors to our area will find this to be one of the most useful features on their smart phones and iPads," she said.
As well as listings for boutique shopping, dining and savings, events and festivals, attractions and activities, area vineyards, galleries and theater, lodging, live music and movie schedules, the app and mobile site also provide directories for larger retail stores, business and service providers of all kinds, auto dealers, bars and package stores, medical care and facilities, churches, community resources and news of community announcements.
"Like every new Internet product, there will be a post-launch period where we identify any glitches and errors, correct them, and add new information" Roy Bode said. "So whenever you open the app and see an "Update Available"message near the top of the screen, just touch it for an almost instant revision to the latest information."
Also, he said those interested in inclusion in the listings, enhancements or other features of the program should email app@lakecountrylife.comor call 830.693.4367. "We believe it offers a vastly more efficient means of providing directory listings than anything else in the market today, and will enable not only merchants but customers to save money," he added.
"This will not replace the great variety of features in the printed edition of Lake Country Life," he said. "But we believe this venture into digital directories will extend the reach of advertising in our newspapers and the magazine, provide a great boost for small businesses in our area, help consumers save money and make getting around the Highland Lakes easier for visitors.
For more information and details, please watch for Friday’s edition of Lake Country Life in The Highlander; the Wednesday Burnet Bulletin and Llano County Journal.
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