What can you use the application for?
Localist.com is a website that lets its users organize their social life in an intuitive manner. With its focus on Baltimore and Washington DC, this website allows its users to stay informed about the various events happening in around them. Although a major portion of listings in localist.com constitute of concerts and music shows, information on the current interesting events in the city like parties, cultural and other social events can also be found easily. Because of a careful design and easy to use navigation, all it takes is a single click to know about any event happening in or around Baltimore or Washington DC. With this website, users will never miss out a chance to spend some quality time with their friends; Localist.com gives its users, the unique ability to keep track of the social plans that their friends or family members might have. To give other users, an idea about the location or the event, with Localist.com, users can write reviews and upload photos of the places that have been visited by them. Many times, events are cancelled because of improper planning; Localist.com has many features that make event planning easier and effective. Just by a couple of clicks, users or businesses can submit events that are listed in the events listing. Invites can be sent just by picking a date and selecting an event. With its advanced and easy to use tools, localist.com makes organizing as well as sharing of social calendar a very easy task. Its comprehensive listing gives valuable details regarding upcoming events and popular events. With just one glance, a user can know the basic details of venue and a short summary about the event. It’s ‘Browse city’ feature lists all the events that are sorted into events, businesses, performers and staff picks. Because of a comprehensive sorting, details like ‘Event listing’, ‘Neighborhood’, ‘venue profile’, and information about other similar events can be accessed very easily. Businesses or performers can easily spread the word about their events with the help of excellent networking services provided by localist.com. With its intelligent programming and use of path breaking web technologies, localist.com makes it ever easier to get responses, feedbacks and RSVP’s from the audience. Availability of a list of all the events of a day as well as ‘This week’s upcoming events’ allows users to receive easy information regarding the events that are going to happen around their neighborhood. Although confined to Baltimore and Washington DC, localist.com does more then what it promises. With the ability to find new places, making plans with friends and attending events - packaged in one website, future of localist.com sure looks bright.
What is the history and popularity of the application?
It was the joint efforts of Mykel nahorniak and Nate Mook that made Localist.com possible. Founded in March 2006, Localist.com gets thousands of unique visitors every month.
What are the differences to other applications?
Although there are many similar services available throughout the internet, localiist.com is unique because of its small and concentrated focus on Baltimore and Washington DC.
How does the application look and feel to use?
With a clear and clutter free layout, Localist.com is a easy to navigate website. Good, intelligent use of white, grey and other pastel colors make localist.com a website which is soothing to eyes and can be surfed for hours at a stretch. Smaller but colorful pictures and graphics make this website lively and vibrant while keeping a low load on the website and its bandwidth.
How does the registration process work?
The registration process of localist.com is simple and easy to understand. For registration process the user is asked to fill various details like - if he/she is an individual or a business entity, the closest city (Baltimore or Washington DC), E-mail address, Password, desired username, real name and the date of birth. The registration procedure is completed by entering the captcha image and clicking on ‘Make an account’. A conformation E-mail is sent by the administration that needs to be verified.
After fulfilling the requirements of profile setup, users are directed to their dashboard.
What does it cost to use the application?
There are no pricing plans available in Localist.com. Although, advertisements can be found on the website they are non intrusive and blend in the environment of the website.
Who would you recommend the application to?
Even though, Localist.com is useful only to the residents of Baltimore or Washington DC. It can also be used by tourists or businessmen who want to get a whiff of the life that these places boast. With its simple navigation and easy to understand working, Localist.com is suitable for people of all ages, it can be used by elders or kids alike.
