In an area that has become used to bad economic news, the success of Main Street Host is a bright spot.

Main Street Host is an Internet marketing company that has been in existence since 1999. It started as a family business and employs 200 people nationwide. Recently, it purchased new headquarters on Commerce Drive, off Sweet Home Road.

“We wanted our own place. It was time,” said Ross Marranca, executive vice president of the company, adding that the company had repeatedly outgrown its previous space on Ridge Lea and had reached the point where it was still too small after several expansions.

Main Street Host handles all aspects of Internet marketing. The company has 4,800 clients nationwide, including real estate agencies, restaurants and photographers.

“We’ve seen every industry that you could possibly think of,” said Mark Dominguez, SEO and Internet marketing consultant.

Main Street Host will not only design websites for businesses but also will set up Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts. The company can write blog posts and press releases that are optimized for search engines to give businesses greater visibility on the Internet.

Many businesses will attempt to handle these things themselves, but Dominguez and Marranca caution that there is a lot of incorrect information regarding search engine optimization and general Internet marketing available online. Dominguez says he often spends considerable time with new clients correcting mistakes.

Main Street Host also can offer customization for Facebook and similar sites that people can’t provide themselves. This includes apps, games and contact forms, which require a host server. But most importantly, working with Main Street Host allows business owners to focus their efforts on running their companies, rather than marketing.

“This is what we specialize in. We have a proven track record,” said Marranca. “We know what the trends are right now and what’s working.”

Main Street Host works with individual businesses to create a package that meets their needs. For information, visit www.mainstreethost.com or call 831-9716 ext. 2041.