Since 1986 The Word Pro has offered design and writing services to small businesses and professionals.  In 1995 we added Website development, including concept design, writing and search engine optimization (SEO). In 2008 we added Social Network Marketing services to our clients. Today, we offer full-service social network marketing services, including one-on-one training or acting as our clients on social media sites.

Most recently, we have added a content management system (CMS) choice to our website clients. This allows them to update their websites themselves if they choose.

We are always client-focused. We make every attempt to stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends and tools, and work with our clients to help them find the best way to reach their customers.

What we have been up to…

February 23, 2011: Laura Donovan launches her Blog. www.idofacebook.com
March 15, 2011: Laura joins The Examiner on-line newspaper as staff writer.
April 15, 2011: Trip Local article. http://triblocal.com/plainfield/community/stories/2011/04/5-reasons-your-business-needs-to-market-on-facebook/

Presentations

Summer 2009: Presentation to Fox Valley SCORE members
January 13, 2010: Plainfield Lunch ‘n Learn on Social Network Marketing
February 24, 2010: Presentation to WYSK (Plainfield Chamber of Commerce)
March 18, 2010: Presentation to Regional Meeting of National Insurance Company
April 1, 2010: Presentation to Warrenville Chamber of Commerce
May 6, 2010: Participated as Twitter Expert on Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Social Network Seminar
July 14, 2010: Presentation to Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce
January 12, 2011: Presentation at Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
April 7, 2011: Presentation at Plainfield Library on Website Design
April 8, 2011: Panel Members at the Regional meeting of Illinois Council of Continuing and Higher Education. (ICCHE)
May 25, 2011: First Facebook Marketing Workshop – Sold out!
October 4, 2011:  Social Network Marketing Presentation – Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce
October 13, 2011: Social Network Marketing Presentation – Multi-Chamber Event at Prairie Bluff Golf Course
November 10, 2011: Social Media Marketing Webinar Panel – University of St. Francis Business Alumni Network
November 14, 2011: Press Coverage for SES Chicago
November 16, 2011: Social Media Marketing for Business – Business Neworking Group Barrington Chamber of Commerce

Awards

2010 Business Achievement Award – Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
2011: Nominee – Small Business of the year (1-3 Employees) – Plainfield Chamber of Commerce
July 2011: Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month (Sandy)