If you are looking for a great place for snowmobiling information on the internet, look no further. www.SnowmobileGuys.com is THE place to visit. Travis Saunders, the website's creator, hails from Canton , Michigan located outside of Detroit . According to Travis, what inspired this avid snowmobiler to craft a brand new website
is that other sites “lack essentially located, single-point access that is easy to navigate and offers quick recognition.” His background in computer technology helps, of course. Travis owns a web design company, Digital Diamond Design. The website's mission statement is one of the first things you will find on the home page:
“The site was designed by individuals that have a vision to provide a complete and comprehensive resource of snowmobile information. From lodging, weather, trail conditions, to dealers and after market products, our goal is to provide the snowmobile enthusiast a place to prepare for a family trip or get the latest tech information on any sled!”
SnowmobileGuys.com debuted November 22, 2004, and is off to a great start. Over 30,000 unique visitors have been logged to-date. December unique visitors totaled 4,000, while January's doubled to 8,100 Feb went to 14,000. Feedback from SnowmobileGuys has been nothing but positive from those who have visited.
SnowmobileGuys.com has numerous selections to offer snow seekers. The site showcases an area for a Featured Resort, Company, Product and Newest Addition. A useful tool for any local or state club or organization is the Calendar tab for posting information,
events and races throughout the U.S. Links are free. Plus, Travis has incorporated an extensive forum section that includes instant messaging to interact with fellow snowmobilers. Internet forums are a useful way of communicating to a broad group of people, and is as easy as sending an e-mail. Think twice before bad-mouthing anyone, though. There is a “zero tolerance policy” for trash-talking on this website. Saunders is all about “people helping people, transferring knowledge and information positively.” Travis states that his favorite area of the site is the after-market products. “I'm a gear head. I'm always changing something to make it bigger, better, faster. I'm like McGyver, I make things out of nothing.” None of Travis' four sleds are stock. All have been modified in some way.
Saunders plans to expand his site in the areas for organizations, dealers and apparel since snowmobilers search trail conditions, weather, after-market products and clothing or gear. He is continually up-dating the latest information and technology while sharing new ideas and innovations with snowmobiling buffs. Travis is determined that everyone will know SnowmobileGuys.com and will regard the website as the “Yellow Pages and White Pages for snowmobiling resources.”
