Build.com ties Nashville flood relief efforts to social media and donates $1 to Hands On Nashville for every new Facebook fan in the month of June

Chico, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2010— Build.com, Inc., No. 97 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, announced it will donate $5,000 to the flood relief efforts in Nashville, Tenn., and the surrounding areas through Hands On Nashville. Build.com, a one-stop shop for a wide range of home improvement categories, met its goal of 5,000 new fans on its Facebook fan page for the month of June, and will donate $1 for each of those fans to the Nashville-based non-profit organization.

“The response we received from our efforts was not only successful, but it also inspired many other businesses and organizations to do the same,” said Brandon Proctor, Build.com’s Vice President of Marketing. “Our hearts go out to the people of Nashville, and we hope to be able to continue to assist in such causes in the future.”

Triggered by a lack of media coverage of the Nashville flood, Build.com felt compelled to help the victims in some way. Through an expanded commitment to social media—Facebook, Twitter and YouTube—Build.com was able to achieve what it set out to do. It also tapped into the power of social media, and realized this is only the beginning.

“Social media is both the voice of Build.com and gives our customers and non-customers a voice, as well,” Proctor said. “Social media will continue to give us the opportunity to convey our company’s commitment to creating the best buying experience in home improvement. Lastly, it will help us to inform people that they have another choice when shopping for their home improvement needs, and that we care about that.”

About Build.com

Headquartered in Chico, Calif., Build.com has established itself as a groundbreaking and prominent presence in the online home improvement retail space. Build.com creates a unique web experience in the way that it encourages customers to visit a diverse range of “niche” stores within its network. Build.com is among the online category leaders in plumbing, lighting, door hardware, and ventilation. Build.com currently employs more than 250 people and continues to grow and pioneer in the home improvement industry. For more information on Build.com, please visit the company’s web site at www.build.com or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BuildDotCom.

Contact: Sean Murphy, Public Relations, Build.com, (800) 375-3403, x476.

Northern California online home improvement pioneer will tie donations to Facebook followers throughout the month of June

Chico, CA (PRWEB) June 1, 2010—Build.com, Inc., No. 97 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, announced today that it has pledged to make a donation to the flood relief efforts in Nashville, Tenn., and the surrounding areas. The one-stop shop for a broad number of home improvement categories will contribute $1 for every follower it receives on its Facebook fan page until June 30, up to $5,000.

“This is something we feel compelled to address,” said Brandon Proctor, Build.com’s Vice President of Marketing. “We’re doing well as a company, but I think it’s important that we’re able to give back to our community and our nation when people are in need. Our success is due to the people of this country, and we want to help them too.”

Build.com has been growing its online presence through a number of social marketing channels, and is proud to call this its first fundraising effort through such channels. With the reach of its social media channels—such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube—Build.com is hoping to set a positive example for other American companies.

“The end result, I would hope that this inspires more people and organizations to contribute and to feel the need to help the people of Nashville,” Proctor said.

About Build.com

Headquartered in Chico, Calif., Build.com has established itself as a groundbreaking and prominent presence in the online home improvement retail space. Build.com creates a unique web experience in the way that it encourages customers to visit a diverse range of “niche” stores within its network. Build.com is among the online category leaders in plumbing, lighting, door hardware, and ventilation. Build.com currently employs more than 200 people and continues to grow and pioneer in the home improvement industry. For more information on Build.com, please visit the company’s web site at www.build.com or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BuildDotCom.

Contact: Sean Murphy, Public Relations, Build.com, (800) 375-3403, x476.

Just prior to its 10^th anniversary, Northern California online home improvement retailer jumps 30 spots to break into the top 100

Chico, CA (PRWEB) June 15, 2010—Build.com, Inc. has earned the No. 97 spot in Internet Retailer Magazine’s latest Top 500 rankings. Regarded as one of the top three online home improvement sites, Build.com has combined a strong online presence with aggressive pricing, top-notch customer service and a renewed commitment to social media. Following a record-breaking 2008, Build.com responded with online sales of more than $166 million in 2009, a 63 percent jump from the previous year.

“Over the next year, we’re looking for double-digit growth and the expansion of awareness around the value proposition of Build.com to more and more customers,” said Christian Friedland, founder and President of Build.com.

Friedland started the company in 2000 as FaucetDirect.com, which added a vast network of stores in the ensuing years. The company later became known as ImprovementDirect.com, and recently not only weathered a sputtering economy, but also thrived during a major slowdown in new home building across the country.

“The economy has been difficult overall, and even more difficult for home improvement, due to the housing crisis,” Friedland said. “This ranking shows that we are a very fast-acting, resilient company. This resilience will allow us to take share as the economy improves.”

Build.com still operates a number of network stores, such as FaucetDirect.com, LightingDirect.com and HandleSets.com, as well as niche stores like VentingDirect.com and VentingPipe.com.

About Build.com

Headquartered in Chico, Calif., Build.com has established itself as a groundbreaking and prominent presence in the online home improvement retail space. Build.com creates a unique web experience in the way that it encourages customers to visit a diverse range of “niche” stores within its network. Build.com is among the online category leaders in plumbing, lighting, door hardware, and ventilation. Build.com currently employs more than 200 people and continues to grow and pioneer in the home improvement industry. For more information on Build.com, please visit the company’s web site at www.build.com or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BuildDotCom.

Contact: Sean Murphy, Public Relations, Build.com, (800) 375-3403, x476.

Top home improvement online retailer Build.com, Inc. launches flagship site.
Chico, CA April 5, 2010—Build.com, Inc., No. 127 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, announced today the launch of its newest site, Build.com.Unlike the company’s other online niche stores, Build.com provides a one-stop shop for a broad number of categories in home improvement. Build.com, Inc., previously DBA Improvement Direct has been in business for over ten years and is an online category leader in plumbing, lighting, door hardware, and ventilation. “We are looking to be a force in changing the way people shop for home improvement products,” said Christian Friedland, President and founder of Build.com. “This launch represents a first step in our company developing a unified brand in home improvement. With Build.com, we have some new and exciting plans to attract more people to do their home improvement purchasing with us as opposed to only researching online.”
Build.com features products from top home improvement manufacturers. As a Grand Opening promotion, Build.com is offering free shipping on everything for the entire month of April.

About Build.com
Headquartered in Chico, CA Build.com has established itself as a groundbreaking and prominent home improvement etailer. Build.com creates a unique web experience by encouraging customers to visit a diverse range of “niche” stores within its network. Build.com is among the online category leaders in plumbing, lighting, door hardware, and ventilation. Build.com currently employs over 200 people and continues to grow and pioneer in the home improvement industry. For more information on Build.com please visit: corp.build.com
Contact: Marissa Colwell, Public Relations, Build.com, (800) 375-3403 x430
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Improvement Direct, Inc., No. 127 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, announced today that a corporate name change has taken place and it would now be known as Build.com, Inc.

Chico, CA (PRWEB) March 9, 2010 — Improvement Direct, Inc., No. 127 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, announced today that a corporate name change has taken place and it would now be known as Build.com, Inc. Build.com previously DBA Improvement Direct has been in business for over ten years and is an online category leader in plumbing, lighting, door hardware, and ventilation.

“I am excited about the new opportunities an instantly recognizable brand will provide for our customers and company, said Christian Friedland, President and founder of Build.com. “We are creating Build.com to be the absolute best online home improvement shopping experience for customers looking for the entire home improvement solution.”

At this time the company has no plans to change any of the current niche stores such as FaucetDirect.com and LightingDirect.com, however, in the near future a new store will be launched on the Build.com domain. All contact information will remain the same for customer convenience.

About Build.com
Headquartered in Chico, CA Build.com has established itself as a groundbreaking and prominent home improvement etailer. Build.com creates a unique web experience in the way that it encourages customers to visit a diverse range of “niche” stores within its network. Build.com is among the online category leaders in plumbing, lighting, door hardware, and venting. Build.com currently employs over 200 people and continues to grow and pioneer in the home improvement industry. For more information on Build.com please visit: build.com
Contact: Marissa Colwell, Public Relations, Build.com, (800) 375-3403 x430