Some facts - or why you should be on this site!

• it is Number 1 on Google.com for search term McGregor
• it is Number 1 on Google.co.za for search term McGregor
• its traffic is much higher than any other local site.  Last year we had 36,834 visits from 23,121 people.  That's an average of 101 visits a day!  And we weren't even trying!  Our stats are shown at the bottom of this page - ask the other sites to see theirs.
• our Alexa traffic rank is 1,628,288 and rising (1 is best - we are up against ALL other sites, worldwide). 
• technically, it is far more advanced than any other local site, being built with a Joomla 1.5 Content Management System
• it is owned and run by a professional, McGregor-based, IT business. That's Mighty IT aka Adam
• we allow links to your own site, and whatever contact details you require
• we offer the best terms, and no membership fee

The site has always been run by professionals, and the present is no exception. Mighty IT, being a computer business, are independent of the tourist trade and so have no bias or favouritism - or as little as is possible in a small dorp!

We are running the site as a service to village tourism, and to promote our IT and website skills, at a cost to ourselves of R1200/year for hosting.

And we very much hope that, in the not too distant future, a way can be found to bring the McGregor.Org.Za website and McGregor Tourism closer together, for the benefit of all tourism operators.  In truth, the best of all outcomes would be if all local sites could work together, presenting a united and focused front to achieve what is, after all, their raison d'etre - attracting visitors to McGregor!

Our terms and conditions:

Eligability

McGregor.Org.Za is a tourism orientated site and, as such, we only carry advertising for bona fide, McGregor tourism operators. These include: 1. providers of accommodation; 2. restaurants and pubs; 3. therapists; 3. artists and craft persons; 4. shops selling provisions or gifts; 5. guides and persons offering advice

MOZ Events

The events calendar is a free service, both to advertisers and to users, and any operator who hosts frequent events may post directly to it.  If you have occasional or one-off events, you do not need to register: please take the details to Adam at Mighty IT, or to Michael at Jacob's Larder. 

Due to the prevalence of hacking and spam, we do not allow self-registration: usernames and passwords will be issued direct to you upon request.  You may then log-in using the form at the bottom of the MOZ Events calendar page.

To prevent the calendar becoming clogged. an event must be an actual, organized happening: themed parties, film shows and quizzes are events; 10% discount off the cost of a meal or accommodation are not.

Events appear on the calendar as soon as they are posted. As the time approaches, they: 1 appear on the front page; 2 are distributed to users' desktops by RSS: 3 are distributed by opt-in email.  Major events, such as the Wacky Wine Weekend and those organised by McGregor Tourism, are always shown on the front page in the top section of the latest events display. 

Small adverts

• there is no charge to create these - and never will be
• there is no charge to host these - and never will be
• may include your contact details, but not links to websites
• should have no more than 60 words and 1 small picture. Copy and picture to be supplied in digital form

Full page adverts

• there is a small charge to create these. Currently this is R200
• we have decided not to charge for hosting until at least the end of July 2010, and hope not to have to charge even then
• may include your full contact details
• may include a link to your own website. In return. we require a reciprocal link from keyword McGregor. We ask that this be reasonably prominent on, for instance, an About McGregor page rather than a general links page. It all helps to keep the traffic flowing and bring visitors to the village! We do not make links to portal sites (ie sites that advertise operators other than yourself) unless the site has a broad catchment area (eg national), is independent of yourself and will allow the reciprocal link.
• should be no more than 600 words and 5 pictures. Pages with additional words and pictures will carry an extra charge for construction. Copy and images to be in digital form
• can include an email booking form for a small extra charge. This will help ensure that clients send you full details, and also protect your email from spam. Bookings and enquiries can come directly to you or, if you prefer, go to McGregor Tourism
• above all, please be clear with your instructions!